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The Dark Side of the Earth
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The Dark Side of the Earth |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Dark Side of the Earth What is man, but beast of beasts The one to question why The seeker of the greatest heights Incompetent to fly He measures on a golden scale The things of little worth And lights a neon image on The dark side of the earth Just like a beast his inspiration’s Purely hunger driven Trading for a chance at wealth The gifts that God has given The sun comes up and sets again And many never see The lily closed to darkness Open up so elegantly God’s greatest gift , a child, lies on A scale of steel at birth But only those who look into his eyes Will know his worth And he will teach us purity And wonderment of youth And speak a distant language that We recognize as truth His childhood will be a time of Innocence and mirth Then one day he’ll embrace a love on The dark side of the earth For night is meant for lovers And for lovers come the stars But neon drowns the splendor Of the glittering skies afar And golden scales won’t measure The things of greatest worth The gifts that God has well bestowed To every man on earth Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 09-25-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true, Elizabeth. The real treasures of life are often overlooked by many. I feel sorry for those who have such tunnel vision. They miss out on so much, don't they? Another fabulous poem, Elizabeth! Denise |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Liz, Unfortunately you speak the truth in this poem. Hopefully one day people will see that love, kindness, and compassion is more important than money and greed. Well done  ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
My dear friend Liz--Have you got a perscription for wisdom pills...if so, sure would like to use it...You see so deep sometimes...wonderful poem! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Liz- wow...this is wonderful, my friend. you've penned such a very important truth here...too often we forget what is really important. thank you for the reminder for all of us. hugs, -vicky |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Once again masterful writing and it is a truth known to many. Love Sy |
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