Open Poetry #11 |
The Dawning |
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
The Dawning There comes the dawning of a brand new day A time of hope and certainty of light When heavy burdens seem to fade away Destroyed in dark recesses of the night Toward the opulence of sun we lean And let our face adsorb the warming rays Capturing the prophesy foreseen That life would bring the light of better days Weren't shadows of the night forbear of day? And didn't a day precede the dark of night? The blacks or whites of life always betray What we determine next to be our plight We cannot deem the time when pain will strike Nor when the season comes to find a peace Our joy is dawn's illuminating light As moon tides ebb and flow and never cease Entwinded are we in shades of black and white And ever reaching for the coming light Elizabeth Santos |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Wonderful work here. i enjoyed the read. Thank you love and light, Richard |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lady Santos, you had to know I would like this one so very much, that it would find a very, very special place in my library... now, you knew that...didn't you... 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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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Elizabeth, your wonderful spirit shines through this verse, we should all recognize the shadows and pray they are behind us as we reach further toward the light. Thank you for a beautiful poem this morning... "Always be a first rate version of your self instead of a second rate version of someone else." Marilyn Monroe |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
We cannot deem the time when pain will strike Nor when the season comes to find a peace Our joy is dawn's illuminating light As moon tides ebb and flow and never cease Entwinded are we in shades of black and white And ever reaching for the coming light ============== I find such comfort in these words this morn ... thank you for that sweet poet of grace ... those last two lines are poetic perfection and wisdom kissed. 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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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful work Elizabeth! We do lean toward a positive outlook with each approaching day, even when we have troubles to contend with, that first morning light that pours through the window brings with it a resurgence of desire to absorb the activities of the day. I just love this one too!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Lizzy...I can't find the words. I can't. It is...well...sigh. That's it - it is a sigh. K |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
To see beauty and inspiration in the dawn of a new day ... sigh ... you've said this so wonderfully Liz. Beautiful writing, and a lovely message for all ... Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Elizabeth, this is utterly outstanding, such a beautiful and well penned piece from you. Oh how I love this one. Truly wonderful take care Mushy Marsha Look to the light, wonderful hope and beauty. excellant Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
The dawn always comes...wonderfully done, Elizabeth. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Elizabeth, this poem is so very beautiful, and true, and filled with wisdom! If only I could put these things into words like you do! God has given you such a gift with writing! I pray for you and yours every day. I'm going to keep a copy of this, if you don't mind. |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Liz, I have to agree with Severn.. there are just no words than can do this justice. It's just .. beautiful. "Entwinded are we in shades of black and white And ever reaching for the coming light" Just beautiful. ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well expressed, Elizabeth, and beautifully done! Denise |
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