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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Silent Sages Words so easy from the tongue Are soon forgotten, left behind Better is a song unsung Than one that doesn’t stir the mind Words of love by one who’s smitten Cherished well, but lost with age Poetry that’s purely written Lives forever on the page Fortunate are those whose spirit Shows itself through ink and pen Though the ear may never hear it Words define the silent friend Speechless phrases, muted ponder Plucked like strains upon a harp Hymns of love and thoughts of wonder Pour so gently from the heart Never heard, yet filled with lyrics Never sung, these melodies Only written by the spirit Only read, the heart to please How I love those silent sages Strumming fine poetic words Music floats from off the pages Like the song of morning birds Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Indeed, indeed, and you are one of the bluebirds of life... thank you Lady Elizabeth... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Fortunate are those whose spirit Shows itself through ink and pen Though the ear may never hear it Words define the silent friend =================== Never heard, yet filled with lyrics Never sung, these melodies Only written by the spirit Only read, the heart to please How I love those silent sages Strumming fine poetic words Music floats from off the pages Like the song of morning birds =============== yes ... exactly Lizzie ... oh I love the premise of this one. the purety of the inspiration. for the love of poetry ... sometimes its all I need. this ones yet another Liz keeper for my library and my heart thank you sweet poet jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How wonderful the warbler's song.. and Elizabeth's words of wisdom that grace our Passionate Pages.. Thank you, Liz..  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Exquisite Liz ... the flow in this beautiful piece is simply melodic, and touches me as sweetly as you, yourself describe in this wonderful poem. I couldn't describe my appreciation better, than if I used your own words ... "Fortunate are those whose spirit Shows itself through ink and pen Though the ear may never hear it Words define the silent friend" "Speechless phrases, muted ponder Plucked like strains upon a harp Hymns of love and thoughts of wonder Pour so gently from the heart" I so admire your writing Liz, this is beautiful.  Best wishes and hugs to you my friend, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You've certainly written some melodies that pleased this heart immensely. *S* Beautiful wisdom, Elizabeth! |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
A wonderfully piece of poetry, I enjoyed it. Gloom |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Happy to see you singing again and you sing so well. Love Sy |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Oh how true. I love to read poems that my heart puts to music. Thank you for writing words that sing to me. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Most of our poetry is lyrical isn't it? Elizabeth, this one shows a heart full of music and a touch for the words and it flowed so beautifully, I wish I could think of a better word to describe it, but it is just beautiful. What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the words I have read in my life. Walt Whitman |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautifully done, Elizabeth! Your words always sing to me! Denise |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
How incredibly beautiful are these words as you give tribute to the many talented writers her within Passions embrace. Your love shines in your work and I totally enjoy reading it. Much love to you from me Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, Wow what truth in these awesome words, just beautiful, a keeper for sure, 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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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
cool beans i loved this one so much it was a plaesure to read all the way through i love you style and wisdom lizzy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie~ 'Poetry that’s purely written Lives forever on the page' Thank you for being a poet, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Liz, this is as beautiful as you are my friend...very wonderful read. your poetry is always full of such honesty and grace...the only way to write in my book...take care... "Words of love by one who’s smitten Cherished well, but lost with age Poetry that’s purely written Lives forever on the page" that stanza says it all...beautiful! ~amy~ |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I couldn't agree more Liz, and yours is one of many that I love to listen too. You've said it beautifully and smoothly, as always. ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Well here I am dear, I haven't been able to find words for you yet... This work holds so much emptyness... I believe I'm going to have to give away a word that I only use for Rosemary and that word is "Darling" and you surely deserve it... Love & Prayers, dale&Rosemary [This message has been edited by lucky (edited 12-09-2000).] |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
I hear echoing through this beautifully worded poem, a clear and poignant sorrow, and hollowness - the haunting melody touches me in the deepest places, and my heart reaches out to you, my dear friend. |
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