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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Intimate Friend You have a glistening golden ear That hears the silence of a tear That feels the thorn of hidden fear And wraps me in your fold You have a heart that knows my own In intimate ways the two have grown And in your tenderness you’ve shown The essence you behold You are the mirror of the skies That shower sunbeams in my eyes And little stars that crystalize In visions never told You are a jewel of my desire You light a lover’s yearning fire And in intensity inspire The passion I withhold Somehow you always clarify The pictures etched within my eye In spectrums of a rainbow sky The splendors I behold You are a fervent flowing spout With pristine phrases pouring out A mountain echo’s turn about A fountain filled with gold You are my life, my joy, my friend A true companion til the end My glistening golden poet pen The mirror of my soul Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 01-26-2001).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
You have a glistening golden ear That hears the silence of a tear That feels the thorn of hidden fear And wraps me in your fold You have a heart that knows my own In intimate ways the two have grown And in your tenderness you’ve shown The essence you behold You are the mirror of the skies That shower sunbeams in my eyes And little stars that crystalize In visions never told ====================== Lizzie this is SOOOO lovely ... what a sincere, sweet write such uplifting sentiments dressed up for show in your gift of natures imagery ... and cadence and rhyme divine. just perfect!!! (yes you are)  jm "she calls me baby ... she calls everybody baaaaby". ~jc mellencamp~ ;) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You could hold this lovely mirror up to many and never catch the sparkle of life that exists within you, Lady Santos...Oh, this is perfectly lovely and of course, shall reside where I might touch it....always.... |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lady Santos your write of might has held me tight and it can get me through the night. Write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I never thought it possible but you have stopped my light. And your words will be stored till it starts again. Beauty and love are always in the eyes of the beholder. Love Sy |
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Mr.Magoo Member
since 2001-01-20
Posts 104 |
This is a true statement of honor,commitment and love. Very Beautifuly written. Mr.Magoo |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You are my life, my joy, my friend A true companion til the end My glistening golden poet pen The mirror of my soul +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To my library this shall go... Another exceptional write PoetFriend Elizabeth... My heartfelt thanks for this poem I enjoyed reading... *~coco~* |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
All my favorite things rolled up into one poem.....imagery beyond compare, nature's beauty, powerful sentiments, superb cadence, and and awesome rhyme scheme, and of course the poet herself in her mastery of the pen........loved the way the final line in each verse hit upon the verse above and below it. Truely a spectacular read. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
WOW!  I enjoyed this a lot! Can I be your willful breeze, Come to touch, Your heart to ease? |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Straight to my treasure box - perhaps the lovliest Liz Santos poem I've ever read. The object of this poem must be your equal - a person I'd love to meet. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you all so much for your wonderful remarks. Seems like Kethry's still in the "poet speak " mode.(that was a great poem) Your comments are very kind, and Bill, the object of this poem is my poet pen (reread the last verse), in fact it's anyone poet pen Thank you Liz |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is a wonderful tribute, someone is very blessed to be acknowledged in such a way as this, Elizabeth. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ What a glowing tribute to the pen of the poet. 'You are a fervent flowing spout With pristine phrases pouring out A mountain echo’s turn about A fountain filled with gold' 'My glistening golden poet pen The mirror of my soul' And we are reflected in the words we write .. this is superb ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...you write with such a pen...I know, can you tell me where you purchased it...or was it just gifted to you from the poet's palace...for I need one. This is beatiful writing!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, this is fantastic!! Excellent expression of the poetic pen!! Denise |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My dear Lady Santos....a trusted, gifted friend e-mailed me this poetic gift of yours....apparently before I had read it...but I didn't read the e-mail until after I had responded....just to let you know.... many are reading, heeding...learning through the art of the pen.... that poetry lies beyond fiction....goes into the soul, to lift, to give, to breathe... as do you, my friend....and all that read you, are blessed....for you have a gift, and in all sincerity....one that will not be surpassed for quite some while.... I curtsey to you....Lady Santos, and I remain, humbly, your friend 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 |
Kathleen, You have the same friend. Thank you Marge, I'm so glad you liked this one. Thanks, dear Martie, You don't but it, you already have one. Could we please exchange pens? Thank ye, oh ye writer of 15,000 posts, as I bow in reverence. Sunshine,Thank you for this beautiful response to warm my heart. And your prolific pen is made of platinum. Liz |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
What a beautiful poetic description of the intimacy of friendship. This is so well done Elizabeth...I can't even pick out one part I like better than the other...just all so intimately expressed....good stuf!!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Lizzy...in adoration here..my friend - you have a gift! Each time I read you it's like a surprise - how well your words fit together and flow... wonderful love K |
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