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Thank you SUNSHINE
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Thank you SUNSHINE |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Thank You, Sunshine There are some things I never knew That elephants like watercress, too It’s really true They really do The sandwiches that they consume On whole wheat toast, as I presume Could fill a room I would assume An elephant is not a pet A fact that we should not forget For they beget Another pet Imagine all the watercress You’d need to bring them happiness A ton I guess And nothing less It’s Sunshine who invented this An elephant tale with silly twist I must admit They twist a bit But Sunshine’s brilliance brings us more Than elephant tails, and that’s for sure Her poetry is of the best In caliber and loveliness Sometimes she brings me to my knees With visions of the world she sees Superior mind One of a kind And now before my very eyes A crystal glitter from the skies Lights up the scene Like in a dream But not an ordinary stage A picture postcard by a sage A poet’s fan The Hallmark man A Hallmark elephant in the night Spread watercress sandwiches glittering bright Across the page Of the poet sage I look upon the glittering scene And there is Sunshine penning dreams The creative kind From out her mind Dear Sunshine, I adore your words But don’t forget that elephant herds Do not forget But do beget Thank you for your glistening tales In verse and rhyme that never fails You write with style And make me smile Enjoy your poetry Liz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I'm sure she will and so do we. Excellent. Sy |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth, there are times when you make me want to leave poetry and take up basket weaving or something! How brilliant is this?! I feel like I have just read Robert Service, Ogden Nash, Bennett Cerf and Dr. Spock, all in one poem..hats off, once again  Sunshine deserves every word, too  Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect; it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, A poetess I greatly admire for her genius in creativity and wonderful verse. Thank you for commenting Gosh, Balladeer, you make me blush with compliments, but I do think I have been distinctly influenced by Dr. Spock and A.A. Millne. I'm still a child at heart. I greatly admire Sunshine's poetry and this is what came out Thank you Liz |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Liz, I agree with Balladeer, I'm green, with envyWrite on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is great, and she so deserves it! How original! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fantastic, delightful, creative, and a fabulous tribute to Karilea, to boot! Denise |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
All of the above; fantastic and so creative!!! And, yes, a well-deserved tribute Pepper "I honor the place in you, that when you are in that place, and I am in that place in me, we are in the same place" Ram Dass |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Kethry, Thank you for your colorful comment Kathleen, Karilea certainly deserves some reconition for her wonderful works. Thanks Denise, Thank you so much. peppermint, Thanks for your kind remark Liz |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
OMG, gee, wow...it's a good thing my business teacher who taught typing made sure we never looked at the keyboard, because I certainly cannot see it now... Lady Santos, you've made my YEAR! This is utterly charming, fantastically ridiculous in the most Dr. Seuss sort of way...Horton would be SO proud of you... and I am rendered speechless with this large lump in my throat... I didn't know...I really didn't ever think I would ever inspire anything so charming! There's no question as to this going into my library... and I wish you could feel these {{{hugs}}} right now... to you and Tony, all of my best...in prayer, and in kind... you have the largest heart...and I am grateful to know you here in Passions... and to everyone else...what can I say...? What a group! Thank you! 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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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie, gal~ What a shine you put on one who sends so much into our daily lives. And just look at her glow - SUNSHINE even at night ! This is precious, Lizzie. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
This is great Liz. . . special words from a special poet, to a special poet. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
 Great write Elizabeth For a special LadyNPoet ** Sunshine ** [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 11-12-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, You do light up the forum with your verses. I'm glad you liked this little poem, but you did make me laugh with your "elephant in the room" line, and now your "Hallmark Man". Great imagination.Thanks for your wishes for Tony Love Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Marge, Yep, she's glowing tonight, which means we'll get another brilliant poem Thanks, dear Sven, Thank you, Mr. Portrait Painter, for your words. I hope you keep painting Coco, Thanks, dear, for your comments Liz, |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Liz~ Fantastic piece of poetry about our sunshiny girl...you've done well ~HUGS~ Tracie~< !signature--> Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 11-12-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Elizabeth that's a great tribute and you're right she is a great poet...I knew that the first time I came to passions and she became a friend to me...wonderful comments and advice sometimes ...just a sweetheart ....ethome |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Liz, going through my library...finding smiles. This pleases me as much today, as it did almost three years ago. Thank you so much for your lasting friendship...and for all of the poems you've blessed PiP with.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is fantastic! a gift indeed |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank God for Ron's library.... I've been missing inspiration, and now I see it free... I came to find my poets, and I even found here, me. I always wonder and admire the man that made improbable something that we poets now find all wonderfully possible... a library where we keep our stash ...favored poets and evermore, and then find little pearl delights beneath the blue walls' many floors Thank you Lady Santos, for this wonderful memory of write, I think I'll go find Elephant and show him this fancy delight! Hugs again, m'lady! |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Love you, Liz. |
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