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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Hill Green hill of wonder and maker of dreams Carved from the waters of earth-given streams Mound of enlightenment; mountain of sod Dabbled with flowers by the finger of God Sitting on hill against cloudy white sky In stillness and silence to ponder the why A silhouette threesome of carved ebony A forest-green laurel, a maple, and me A place of enchantment upon verdant crown Above the soft meadowland, gazing around A hawk’s view of lovely, a moon’s view of earth God’s vista of spring time and valley’s sweet birth ‘Tis here that I come to see visions of life And bathe laden mind of discomfort and strife And listen to hymns from a small whippoorwill Just me and two friends on an emerald-green hill Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 10-12-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
*sighing*...just gorgeous Elizabeth..  A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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natelan Junior Member
since 2000-10-06
Posts 34Escondido, CA, USA |
*bows* Oh Elizabeth, this is so beautiful. I feel like a better writer just by reading this! Hah, a free writing lesson... Splendid, hehehe, j/k When I read this, for some reason, I feel a tinge of sky blue overwhealm my sight... Congratulations on a piece well done1 *bows* Nathan |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Elizabeth.... This sounds like such a peaceful place to get away, and just meditate. I think we all need a place just like this!! Enjoyed this much!!  Follow your dream! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I was pleased with my "Meadow Musings' until I read: "‘Tis here that I come to see visions of life And bathe laden mind of discomfort and strife And listen to hymns from a small whippoorwill Just me and two friends on an emerald-green hill" A humble bow - to a truly great poet |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Elizabeth, a peaceful read N delight this is for me 2day! Coco |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Sigh, just what I needed during the hectic day, a breath of fresh air on your verdant hill! Thank you1 corinne |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very soothing and very beautiful, Elizabeth! So very lovely! Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your talent is showing again. Beautiful Sy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thanks for sharing your getaway... it's lovely. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful Liz ... what a wonderful sense of calm, this gentle piece portrays, soooo lovely! I wish I could join you to reflect on that hill this morning, sigh ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Elizabeth...I like that hill...James |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Elizabeth is there room for one more? I'll sit a little way away, so you can keep your peace! Dee |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
May I walk with you on this hill? This is so lovely and wonderful. Full of peaceful imagery!! |
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Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
A forest-green laurel, a maple, and me Elizabeth, The entire piece is a peaceful reward for the reader. The above mentioned line stands out in my mind. Robert Joseph |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I appreciate so much all of your responses to this poem. There's room for all of us on the imaginary hill, but what we all like is a place of tranquility, where we can ponder life or think about nothing at all. Thank you all for your kind comments Liz |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A special hill indeed... You're right - Each of us can have our own - We just have to take the time to seek it out..  |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
I really want to choose my words carefully here. Elizabeth, you first, have to understand that I connect with the need of, the beauty of, the wonder of solitude in every possible way. How many days have I walked out troubled to find my body splayed out in the grass beholding myself in the sky and watching cares and deliberation unravel? In my aloness I am healed, I am whole, I am myself again. So this narration of solitude and almost enchanted dwelling hits me not because I can relate, but because you have spun it so beautifully I MUST. I will read this again and again and again. Thank you. ~ Beth |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Such amazing imagery in this Liz....great writings indeed....thanks for sharing Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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