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Daisy Meadows |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Daisy Meadows I loved the meadow view behind our home Bound by pasture land and edged with wood The children often went there just to roam And picked as many daisies as they could I miss those daisy days such pleasures yield When from the porch I saw their little heads Bobbing up and down the summer field And screaming with delight on winter sleds I miss the window sill adorned with flowers Picked by loving fingers of a child The memories still hold the ageless powers Of daisy meadow’s beauty soft and wild Today I see the children do the same They pull “he loves me nots” from daisy’s eye A different place and time, another name Just as I used to do in days gone by And so the daisy chain continues on In reminisce of days I left behind Two lovers in the fields of green have gone Into the daisy meadows of my mind Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 12-09-2000).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Elizabeth, this is a lovely write so full of happy memories, and loves warmth. An excellant piece of writing from you. Take care Mushy Marsha  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...and of course... "He loves you"... as we all do..  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful imagery Liz, full of such soft and tender remeniscence ... just lovely.  Best wishes (and more hugs), /Kit |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You never lower your standard of excellence and this is most Excellent. Love Sy |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so beautiful, Elizabeth! Very beautiful! Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ Delightful images of nostalgic memories. Take a look at this little garden of daisies planted inside The Corner Pub - /pip/Forum27/HTML/002557.html *Sweet smiles* to you - ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, This sounds like such a beautiful magic place that will never be to far out of thought, wonderfully expressed in this poem, very much enjoyed it, thank you. Love, cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Absolutely exquisite!!! I miss those daisy chains so very much. In the town where I live now, they don't grow. Recently, on Whidbey Island, while visiting lighthouses, there were daisies growing profusely. I'm so sorry I didn't give in to the desire to make a daisy chain right then and there. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lots of memories I have with daisy chains... you bought some of them back for me. Hugs K |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Isn't it amazing how we can read some one else's memories and it evokes so many of our own. Childhood memories are the best. Thank you for that, Elizabeth. Dee I wish you every happiness and pray you'll always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Liz what a beautiful image this portrays, took me back to my daisy chain days..thanks well penned sweetie Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I've always been a gardener... and when moma died in '97 I fenced a little place and set a sign and a Bible verse there for her and it is still a reminder to me and ever shall be... "For I know the plans I have for you," saith the Lord, "to give you a future and a hope".... Jeremiah 29:11 Stilltears, dale |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
At least you have those daisy meadows in your mind to draw upon and cherish. This is a beautiful nostalgic write Elizabeth. I always go on such a pleasant trip through different passages of time when I read your work. I got the visions working clear on this one ...it's a precious grasp on the gifts of childhood and beyond......ethome |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Reading your works has always allowed me the visions of natures and God's graces on us and this one is no different. I could almost feel the crisp clean air around me and the beautiful scents of spring filling the air. Beautiful as always my friend. I always love treating myself to one of yours. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz - This is a beautiful poem. I have one minor suggestion - A sweet verse about kitties scampering about and a pirate stumping along after them would be just wonderful, dontcha think? *melancholy eyes* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you for your kind responses. I just got my computer back so now I am able to read them. About the kitties, I'll have to think about that one. I truly appreciate all of your remarks THank you Liz |
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