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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2001-01-12 10:35 AM

Perhaps I’ll Love Again

I’m not content with loneliness
Perhaps I’ll love again
It matters not if I should fall
And loose it in the end

I used to try to cling to winds
And hold a summer’s rain
The things that were the sweetest
Were the cause of greatest pain

On darkest days the wind blew on
And left me with no friend
I looked toward those of family
To see just who I am

For they were true survivors
Of the hate and war and fear
And separation’s paper line
On Ellis Island’s pier

My heritage was love and strength
But still I had to grow
And life has changed the one they raised
To someone they didn’t know

For I have learned to lose and win
By both I have been swept
Winning gives the joys of life
And losing gives life depth

I never caught a summer breeze
Nor held an ocean wave
I’m happy with the love I’ve had
And all the love I gave

I’m not content with loneliness
I hope that you will stay
But if you don’t , I’ll carry on
Into another day

Elizabeth Santos

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

1 posted 2001-01-12 10:38 AM

Liz, if we leave ourselves open to love, love will walk in. It doesn't, and shouldn't replace the love we had, rather it should add to rest of our life. God Bless and good luck my friend.

jwesley

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2001-01-12 10:52 AM

quote:
I used to try to cling to winds
And hold a summer’s rain
The things that were the sweetest
Were the cause of greatest pain

Wow...what visuals...I can see you with outstreched arms reaching, grasping, touching, holding...

Lady Santos...with your heart...you will love again...

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2001-01-12 10:56 AM

Elizabeth,
Beautiful words, beautiful poem. Love Sy

Charisma

Member Ascendant

since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

4 posted 2001-01-12 11:06 AM

looking suprised....thought that you loved us all....and now....hmmm.....

one day you will love again, cause you are a warmhearted person...

wonderful penned.
take care mylady

((warm hugs))
Charisma

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

5 posted 2001-01-12 12:10 PM

I’m not content with loneliness
Perhaps I’ll love again
It matters not if I should fall
And loose it in the end

I used to try to cling to winds
And hold a summer’s rain
The things that were the sweetest
Were the cause of greatest pain
=======================
For I have learned to lose and win
By both I have been swept
Winning gives the joys of life
And losing gives life depth

I never caught a summer breeze
Nor held an ocean wave
I’m happy with the love I’ve had
And all the love I gave

I’m not content with loneliness
I hope that you will stay
But if you don’t , I’ll carry on
Into another day
====================

Lizzie...I dont even have words right now to tell you how you and this poem touches me ...
so I will just let my tears and silence speak for me...
love you sweet poet
jm

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

6 posted 2001-01-12 12:15 PM

This moved me deeply, I can relate. Well penned, great flow and sadly expressed to perfection, the second verse is my favourite. Hugs to you in your time of sorrow, I do hope that you will love again as you so deserve

Take care,
Melissa

The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

7 posted 2001-01-12 12:47 PM

Like this much

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

8 posted 2001-01-12 01:08 PM

truly words that will live. . .

just beautiful Liz. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

9 posted 2001-01-12 02:24 PM

I think you should remove the word 'perhaps' from this Liz. It's wonderful, simply wonderful.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

10 posted 2001-01-12 02:47 PM

"I'm not content with loneliness
I hope that you will stay."
Touching my heart...nor I...James

Wilfred Yeats
Member Elite

since 2000-08-04

Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware

11 posted 2001-01-12 02:48 PM

I had to pause and catch my breath - regain my composure - you can tug a heartstring like no one else I know -
I'd like to say this as it is the only evidence I have: At my church I see and have become friends with many widows all recent. -
Two - Of all of them - the ones I would most likely approach were I not happily married - have each found someone to marry - and by all accounts are now happily remarried.
If what I read is any indication of the person you are and I'm convinced it is - you WILL love again - AND you will be happy. and as J said - 'twill take nothing from the past.

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

12 posted 2001-01-12 08:47 PM

Alone or in a relationship...you will be fine. Wonderful poem, Elizabeth!

Denise

Paula Finn
Member Ascendant

since 2000-06-17

Posts 5546
missouri

13 posted 2001-01-13 02:26 AM

You are one very special lady and hve a strength I so admire...this poem shows that strength beautifully

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

14 posted 2001-01-13 09:46 AM

You're an amazing lady, Elizabeth... I surely hope I get to meet you when I'm following my muses this year...

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

15 posted 2001-01-13 12:26 PM

Liz--Because you leave your heart open when doors behind you close...love will enter. Your poem is wonderful, as are you, my friend!

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