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A Silhouette
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A Silhouette |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Silhouette A misty morning wrapped in gray And chill of dampness on the bay Were harbingers to well forewarn The strength of an impending storm And yet her figure in the haze Undaunted by the wintry days Hunched forward but with steadfast pace Trekked one more time on footpath’s trace I watched her silhouette each day Against the silver of the bay The same old woman walked the cliff In aged stance, deformed and stiff I never saw her turn her head Nor had a single word been said And yet she’s here among us all And daily walks the inlet wall Though frail, she has determined will To climb the steep and rocky hill For this, the neighbors call her odd For all the miles that she has plod But on a morning such as this Her figure in the harbor mist Gave pause to wonder at her plight And so my heart began to write I tacked a note for her to see It said, “Please won’t you stop for tea” Tacked on a post set in the grass Along the path where she would pass But whistling winds brought thunderous roar A few miles out yet from the shore No hope for her to make it back Before skies turned an eerie black And so I knelt and said a prayer That she be safe within God’s care I pictured her in morning’s chill Atop the hamlet’s highest hill Then tears of joy began to pour At quiet knocking on my door She stood before me, cold and wet The figure of a silhouette And in that visit she disclosed The suffering that I supposed Her destination every day Was where her son in silence lay The love of soul, the warmth of tea Exposed a treasure new to me From that day on, her daily walk Meant stopping in to have a talk For all compassion in the end Brought warmth to her To me, a friend Elizabeth santos |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
and a better friend no one could ever wish for. . . superb my friend. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lizzie, my friend~ Such lovely, lovely verse ~ Truly the gestured gift of friendship ~ *Hugging* you for this beauty ! ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I found this jewel almost out of reach with only two replies. I could not let it disappear, so back to the top it goes, Liz. Just magnificent! A great story and much enjoyed. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lizzy, this gave me chills...seriously...wow... I love it...  K |
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Suzanne Arlene Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 377Ontario, Canada |
Oh that was such a lovely poem. Reminds me of so many people and places i have seen along the eastern shore.Very well done  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
very beautiful writing, Liz. You painted the picture so vividly I could see her in my mind and watch the scenario play out...one of those little "slice of life" stories that are so beautiful in their simplicity...and in your hands. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, you do this so very well, reaching out with the hand of friendship, then memorializing it for the rest of us to learn from.... well done, Lady Santos... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Elizabeth: A wonderful story and wonderfully written! You have such a great talent! I always watch for your poems when I visit here. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 06-26-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I loved it! You always do a wonderful job of the form and format, but the story in this was so heartwarming and wonderful. I could see the wrinkles about her brow, now that is writing! You simply amaze me! Thank you once again for a wonderous read. "Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself." |
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