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To Wilfred Yeats
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To Wilfred Yeats |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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To Wilfred Yeats Years of living set the stage For words that lift from off the page And wrap me in a soft embrace With class and style, warmth and grace I feel as though I’ve sat with him Beside his hearth as light grew dim A sip of wine, a little taste And hands would wrap around my waist I’ve lain upon his lover’s bed Where heartbeat’s pulse brought flush of red Where whisperings entranced my heart Of lovely poems that they impart I’ve walked along his friendship path In sorrow’s silent aftermath He held my hand and let me view The nature walk of life anew He cherishes the sights and sounds Where splendors of the fields abound He takes you there in golden phrase That you’ll remember all your days Whatever loss, whatever pain He washes with the softest rain His poetry is like a wine I take a sip and it is mine I savor every word he pens This gentle loving poet freind And there I am, my thoughts unsaid Wrapped in the warmth of lover’s bed He lives the most of every day And writes it in a special way He measures not by sands he’s seived But only by how well he’s lived Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 06-19-2001).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Oh Liz...you have captured him so well...I miss him so much...hurry home Bill |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very well done, Elizabeth. Joyce |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now if everyone would live as these lines, what a happy world this would be. I absolutely loved this poem I have read his poetry in the archives, and this is a wonderful tribute to your friend. I loved these two lines: "He measures not by sands he’s seived But only by how well he’s lived" ~*~ Tell someone you love them today, as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sweet words for him...James |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
he deserves this doesn't he? Well done, Elizabeth. "This rose has seen red, I have been blue |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
How very beautiful, and a fitting tribute for a special man. Sandra |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I savor every word he pens This gentle loving poet freind And there I am, my thoughts unsaid Wrapped in the warmth of lover’s bed He lives the most of every day And writes it in a special way He measures not by sands he’s seived But only by how well he’s lived =========================== Indeed...thank you for sharing this perfect and fitting tribute to one of our well loved and respected poets. He is missed and thought of in this time. beautiful poem of friendship Liz.  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is indeed a wonderful tribute for a poet who has brought so much insight and caring onto our blue pages. We all wish him a speedy recovery.... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed, a fine tribute to a man and a poet that has influenced me greatly, by a woman and a poet that has influenced me equally as well. . . excellent Liz. . . get well soon Bill!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your comments to this poem. It is obvious to me that many here feel a part of Bill's poetery as they read it My wish is that he returns soon with a romantic poem just for me. (Of course, you may all read it , too) Liz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Once again a wonderful write. Sy |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
This is wonderful, Liz. I pray that Bill recovers soon and is back with us where he belongs. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You "Lady Santos" are more than just a friend, you are an "ANGEL". I do so miss reading his words. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Thank you for the lovely poem and will indeed be ready to read the love poem he will surely write to you. Heal quickly, Bill, and share your beautiful words with us. Many hugs, ME |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A beautiful tribute Liz!  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
I don't know him so well but you have done what it takes to make me miss him and the chance to read his wit o yuh. |
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