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Little Lights |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Little Lights Little lights in radiant white Strung round the Christmas tree Transpose the loneliness of night To soft tranquility In halo gleam they touch my eyes With visions yet to come In warmth they softly mesmerize With memories they have spun Each ornament a symbol of All that we’ve held so dear Pouring forth the essence of Our love from year to year Silver beads in draping links Embellishing the pine Glisten bright in merry winks Encircling my mind Remembrance of the years gone by And all their sweet delights And all the days of you and I Still sparkle in the lights Soon the family all will come To gather round the tree And give each one a piece of love In plain humility A gift of grace, a simple thought Wrapped neatly with a bow And bound with threads of fellowship And lit with Christmas glow There is no moment in the year More meaningful to me Than all the family gathering Around the Christmas tree This year one will be missing In the twinkling of the lights But love will always fill our home On this, the night of nights Elizabeth Santos |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Elizabeth, this is so beautiful, so soft and memorable, you have written love of home and hearth here and displayed it in an absolutely perfect setting. Magical words, that shine just like the Christmas star, Love it Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, This is so lovely, You have pen a most peaceful and rememberable moment, very much enjoyed, hugs sent to 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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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You are the best and I Love you. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is such a beautiful remembrance Liz ... you've captured the essence of this wonderful holiday season. A time to gather around the tree, and be enfolded with warmth of love and family. Hugs to you for the many memories you will share around the tree this year ... may they be heartwarming throughts for you all ... Love you, /Kit |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--after the tree has shed its needles and the ornaments been put away...love remains! Much love to you! |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Elizabeth--what can I say? This is just gorgeous, and so touching. The memories are always there... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
  Alovingthoughtof Christmasmemories on thelittle tree are strungand at the top a shiningstar that will sparkle alwaysin yourheartA beautifully written poem from your heart, Lizzie. Love n' hugs ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Absolutely beautiful, Elizabeth. The flow is impeccable save for line 8 that I think a contraction 'they've' would fix. This is such a touching, wonderful piece. It is hard to believe after all you've been through so much beauty shines through. I don't know why I wonder though, your faith is shining brightly in every twinkling light. The local Hospice chapter has a tree in the center of town. Persons donate money to light a light for one or more loved ones that are spending Christmas in another realm this year. Your poem made me think of it and brought it even more to life for me. I would guess they might like this poem read next year when they turn the lights on at the opening ceremony. Lovely, Elizabeth, lovely. God bless your holiday, through you He has blessed mine! |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Wonderful writing. I really enjoyed the read. Great job my friend. love and light, Richard |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is so like you Elizabeth, to take the moment, and weave it into a symbol of ever-after... and it is as you are, most beautiful in spirit and light... 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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Each and every one of your responses to this poem moved me to tears. I loved reading about the hospice tradition, VAS, and there's Marge with a twinkling tree. How I do cherish my poet family!! Thank you all so very much Liz |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
"This year one will be missing In the twinkling of the lights But love will always fill our home On this, the night of nights" And so it shall - his memory will live {{{{hugs}}}} & {{{love}}}} |
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John R Member
since 2000-12-14
Posts 141Toledo OH |
Beautiful, a season keeper. Well written |
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John R Member
since 2000-12-14
Posts 141Toledo OH |
Beautiful, a season keeper. Well written If a dream touches us, it exists to us as anything else that touches us. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A gift of grace, a simple thought Wrapped neatly with a bow And bound with threads of fellowship And lit with Christmas glow There is no moment in the year More meaningful to me Than all the family gathering Around the Christmas tree This year one will be missing In the twinkling of the lights But love will always fill our home On this, the night of nights ================= love you Lizzie ... more than you know 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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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* oh yes, a time of year to be surrounded by friends and loved one. How delightful this poem was. Much love to you from me. http://www.geocities.com/karenltorbiak/index.html |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh Liz.....so wonderful written with a sad touch, and your heart shows so many love ...and we are lucky that you share some with us. love this lovely remembrance... take care ((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Liz, A tender and touching remembrance. I know he will be there with you in spirit. May you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Take care.  Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I know that his smile and the love he held in his eyes will be the twinkles in those lights this year my friend. Such love shown in this piece and the importance of family is very vivid in your words. Much love to you my friend and as JM said, "More than you know" A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Oh, Elizabeth, you write with such eternal optimism. It just amazes me. I know what a hole must be in your heart, without Tony there, and yet you write your love and inner strength, and I know that faith comes from God. I'll continue praying for you and your loved ones. And God bless you. . The spiritual wind that holds survivors aloft, plants the seeds from which bloom new hope ... R.J.G. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful word painted picture of peace and humble love Elizabeth...and even with the end of the poem in mind I have to think I can't imagine you ever being in a home without love....these flowing poetic words of faith and humility are exceptional....take care....ethome |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thanks for all the hugs and love and beautiful responses. You have all given me strength through your love, and that to me is a precious gift. I am so fortunate to have this. Thank you Liz |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
I had to respond because this poem just speaks to my heart Liz....this piece is so heart-warming that I because you've focused on love and alliance with your family....I don't know about your hardships in your life but just keep the faith and all the darkness shall clear....thanks for sharing this poem...in fact it's the best one I've read (besides Seymour) on this new board by far! Nathan |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Liz...I have passed over and over this because something just told me I would be in tears if I read it...and sure enough I am...the love you have for your family shines just like those twinkling lights...a soft warm glow that says home...you are an inspiration to me dear lady...thank you |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
ELIZABETH, this is beautiful... You and your loved ones are in my prayers... May the twinkle in the eyes of children bring you the spirit of joy and the love of your family bring you strength and comfort... coco |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Oh Liz warm ~HUGS~ to you sweetheart...your poem was very warmly and tenderly penned, hope your Christmas is warm and loving ~HUG~ Tracie~ < !signature--> Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 12-19-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Nate, Paula, Coco and Tracee for your very kind and warm comments. Sometimes it's difficult to respond to such loving words. I deeply appreciate all of your remarks. Thanks you Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is absolutely beautiful, Elizabeth... The light of love your heart pours out is far from little... and blesses us all. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely tender thoughts..James |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
yes....but heaven shines a whole lot brighter. Merry Christmas, Elizabeth. "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Liz, a more beautiful christmas poem I have never read. Parker |
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LoveBug
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, may you feel his love all year round. This is a beautiful Christmas piece, the most beautiful I've ever read. Thank you for posting this. "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so very touching, Elizabeth. HUGS p.s. Are you going to Center City this Friday? Let me know. Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your comments are very warming, thank you all so very much. Denise, are you kidding?, I'm not even going to the center of Pottstown!. I'm staying home by the fire. But I'll see you soon Happy holidays, poet friends! Liz |
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