Open Poetry #10 |
Poet Friends |
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Poet Friends I strung a necklace made of stars Each star a poet from afar Each glimmering charm, a cherished friend A verse around each winding bend Soulmates without face or name Stars of glory without fame Minds of wonder pouring words Into the hymnal yet unheard Fresh new phrases light the page With wisdom of no time or age And words displayed in silver lines Of poetry in verse and rhymes Songs of beauty, words of will Heartaches cup of sorrow’s fill Joy unmeasured but by space Dimensions of aesthetic grace Captured visions etched inside The tenderness of orchid’s eye The rhythm of a seashell’s ear The silence of a falling tear I gather them and make a charm A star embraced with open arms Then string them on a golden chain And near my heart they will remain Elizabeth Santos |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--Have I told you lately how remarkale you are...no? well, you are remarkable!! This poem proves it! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
What beautiful thoughts about poets, coming from such a wonderful poet, herself!!! Follow your dream! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I hope I'm on that chain. Love Sy PS Exquisite poem. |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
What a pretty poem, Elizabeth! You write with the natural ability of a true poetic heart. Love this! Rainydays |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a beautiful poem Liz ... and such a radiant necklace of musings this would be. You've described it so eloquently ... truly, lovely thoughts! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
And truly, gentle lady, you would be among the brightest of those there. . . Superb poem my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Liz, your collection of poems would put an entire jewelry store to shame!!! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
"I gather them and make a charm A star embraced with open arms Then string them on a golden chain And near my heart they will remain" Beautiful piece Liz...such grace and beauty too, but we expect that of you, and are never left wanting. jwesley |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
Captured visions etched inside The tenderness of orchid’s eye The rhythm of a seashell’s ear The silence of a falling tear This is beautifully said. Very thoughtful gesture. Look within the heart of a poet, and you will see a reflection of their soul. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, dear poet stars, your verses are shining and light my days. And better yet are the friendships on passions. Thank you all for your lovely comments Liz |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your work is SUCH a pleasure to read, my friend.. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ This is just so elegantly done. Any jewelry you string would be a genuine delight. You mean the world to us here. LOVE YOU TO PIECES ! Your talent shines far brighter than any star you could catch ! 'Til your verse I never had an inkling one poet could do so darn much twinkling ! You're solid gold ! Love you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Such beautiful words and thoughts are being posted here tonight...This was charming. ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
I gather them and make a charm A star embraced with open arms Then string them on a golden chain And near my heart they will remain Oh Elizabeth you come up with the most exquisite poems, your words just beautiful...well penned Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh, my! This has to be put up there in a box of all my favorite poems written by you. It's wonderful!!! Your loving heart shines in this one! |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
There is no dout that you are one of the brightest stars! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Liz- I LOVE THIS!!! absolutely beautiful, my friend. such wonderful thoughts you've penned into perfect little gems. your talent is just incredible. i always love reading your poetry. hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
just make sure its not an apple jack necklace yuh yuh.. great!! poem yuh |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Elizabeth, You make me proud to be a poet. Your incredible talents shone throughout this great work. Simply beautiful. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
you write so very well - I can picture your charm bracelet/necklace - and as you describe it - it takes on ever greater beauty than the individual pieces - the word synergy come to mind - |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so very much. You are all jewels in my life and do brighten each day with your beautiful words THanks for your lovely comments Liz |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lizzy... I remember when I first met you...and those times we have talked on the phone. You light up my life you know. The internet is wonderful for the friendships formed - but the distance can hurt though. This is a beautiful poem my friend. Many many hugs Kamla The wind shifts like this: Like a human without illusions... This is how the wind shifts: Like a human, heavy and heavy, Who does not care. W.S |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kamla, dear, how you've warmed my heart this morning. Stay well in every way, LOve ya lots Liz |
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compassion Member
since 2000-11-01
Posts 135USA |
Liz, I have this one memorized, so glad I'm getting a opportunity to post a reply. Please count me among your friends, you are definitely one to me. This is such a special piece, only you could have captured these very feelings. Bless you and hope God continues to show mercy on you and yours. Love. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I gotta echo Balladeer's remark her Liz....and add that it would be more like an entire chain of jewelry stores |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Elizabeth,this is such a wonderful piece, I think this is superb. Songs of beauty, words of will Heartaches cup of sorrows fill Joy unmeasured but by space Dimentions of aesthtic grace This is so beautiful and writen in stardust, I really love this one. Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I dislike being so busy for one day that I take a chance on missing the pearls of the oceans, and the stars of the skies... well done, Lady Elizabeth, this is wonderful... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your poems shine brighter than any diamonds... This is beautiful! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Well Elizabeth, not much else to say that hasn't already been expressed by PoetFriends, so allow me to add my two pennies in the pot with my personal 'THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH' for sharing your treasure of heartfelt poetry with this reader each night! Coco |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Liz, Please forgive me for being so late to replying to this. I have been in a bit of a move and still trying to settle in. You know how special you are to all of us here and this is one of the reasons why. You have a permanent place in my heart as a true friend and you are without a doubt one of my favorite poets here, but you already knew this didn't you. Keep on writing my dear friend and God bless you and yours. Hugs, Mark |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
and a what a lovely necklace it is Elizabeth..nicely written.. very creative ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Effigy Member
since 2000-04-11
Posts 486disbelief |
What a wonderful peom, this is simply heart warming. |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
a wonderful expression of friendship... Beautiful Job! Best |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so very much More stars to add to my necklace More verses to read I just wish I could keep up with all of them Thank you Liz |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Elizabeth* Your poetry is some of the most stunning that I have ever read and always feel touched by it's glow when I read...exquisite weave~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Holly, From you, these remarks are very warming I also admire your poetry Thank you very much Liz |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh how your lovely words just flow Liz, I am constantly amazed by the beauty you write. Bonnie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Bonnie, Thank you very much for reading and commenting Liz |
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