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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2001-06-01 11:22 AM



Pepper, Girl, I Love You

She’s given more than she’s received
She’s loved much more than she’s believed
And in her gracious fragile ways
Delightfully goes through life’s maze

She‘s in the breeze of laughter’s tune
She’s in the sunny beams of June
She’s in your heart, she’s there to stay
She is the light, the joy of day

Her name is Pepper, charms surpass
The depth of any looking glass
The beauty from the heart and soul
Glow in her eyes, her face, her whole

She’s lived life from a different view
In ways known only to a few
She wraps the pain of long ago
In paper tied with silver bow

Within the fragile tissue’s fold
What is and was we would behold
That only she alone unwrap
The bow of silver on her lap

Her name is Pepper, sweet and dear
She’ll take your heart and hold it near
And in the course of her own strife
Bring good and laughter to your life

And so I thank the Lord above
That I have known this special love
For she is very dear and true
My Pepper, sweetheart, I love you

Big Hugs
From your teenage friend
Liz

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 06-01-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Elizabeth Santos - All Rights Reserved
suthern
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1 posted 2001-06-01 11:32 AM


Liz, dear lady, you know how much you touch my heart with this one!!! Not only is is a wonderful poem... it's in tribute to one of the finest souls this world knows. Both of you are beautiful... and so is this treasure you've written for her! *S*


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2 posted 2001-06-01 11:34 AM


You have a beautiful heart and so does
Pepper...much love to you both. This poem
paints Pepper with grace and style...showing
her in the perfect light, my thoughts and
prayers go out to her and her family~ A beautiful poem from a most loving heart~

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3 posted 2001-06-01 11:37 AM


Elizabeth, you do this quiet, calm, beautiful lady much tribute...

Thank you for this....

Irish Rose
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4 posted 2001-06-01 12:57 PM


what a lovely tribute to your friend.

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee


Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2001-06-01 01:01 PM


Elisabeth,
She'll love it and so do I. Wonderful Sy

ethome
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6 posted 2001-06-01 01:01 PM


Elizabeth I have to agree with all the others...this is a beautiful tribute to your dear friend. She is so fortunate to have a friend like you.

Have a nice day!       Eric

Janet Marie
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7 posted 2001-06-01 02:09 PM


She’s given more than she’s received
She’s loved much more than she’s believed
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

These lines say it so perfectly...
I recall when I first came here to Passions...
Right from the start...I would get these wonderful encouraging replies from someone named "Pepper" ... and I would and wait for her to post a poem so that I could return her the same grace and get to see her work..
after awhile she was given the title of "Passions Official Reader" and Denise explained to me that she did not write poetry..but loved reading and she came in here each day and replied so warmly to our work until her health made it too hard for her......
SO YES....
she has indeed...Given more than  she's received ...

Thank you Pepper...for all your kind replies.
You are in our thoughts and prayers...
thank you Liz for this lovely tribute and the chance to say thank you to someone who made a gentle impression.

Watersign6
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8 posted 2001-06-01 02:22 PM


beauty is all i see here in this an i just love it,you sure paint the picture of your wonderful friend so well  
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9 posted 2001-06-01 04:05 PM


I loved your heartwarming poem to your friend Elizabeth, but your friend too is very lucky, as your heart came shining through in your words to her.  How very beautiful.

~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~

~*~Please remember to tell someone you love them today~*~

Elizabeth Santos
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10 posted 2001-06-01 04:39 PM


Thanks, dear friends for your comments, and Janet Marie for explaining to newcomers who she is. Yes, Pepper was a reader but much more than a reader. She is touched by poetry and in responding, actually has always given poets encouragement in many ways.
She helped me through some difficult times. THoughts of Pepper unleash hundreds of recollections of times she has been right there for me, and from our conversations, I know that her compassion extends far beyond this forum. She touches the hearts of many.
I wish her well, and pray each day for her speedy recovery.
Thank you Pepper, girl, for everything you have done for me
You are the BEST!
I love ya
Liz

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11 posted 2001-06-02 12:35 PM


OhLizzie~
You hug our girl with tender words that she deserves ! !

*Hugs* for our Pepper !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
                               noles1@totcon.com             

Martie
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12 posted 2001-06-02 01:38 AM


Liz--this is a tender, loving poem. Thank you for writing with your heart...hugs to you and to that Pepper girl...you're both the best!
crazymary
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13 posted 2001-06-02 03:01 AM


this is my first visit to passions & i'm loving all this. that was a great poem elizabeth. through reading it & all these responses, it looks like pepper is a great encouragement to a lot of people. thanks for sharing your writing!
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14 posted 2001-06-02 10:16 AM


Elizabeth, this is such a lovely tribute to a most precious lady! Get well, Shannon! You are in my prayers.
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15 posted 2001-06-02 04:43 PM


Liz, this is one of your best..a joy to read, it fills my heart you know. Pepper is SUCH a wonderful lady - I do miss her - and this tribute is perfect. I hope you sent it to her on an ecard!    
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16 posted 2001-06-02 05:06 PM


indeed Pepper is one of the things that makes Passions what it is. . . without her. . . it's just not the same. . . thank you Liz. . .  

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

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17 posted 2001-06-06 06:09 PM


How did I miss this? We all love you here, Pepper. God bless!
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18 posted 2001-06-06 06:16 PM


(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, this is such a beautiful tribute to your beautiful friend! Pepper is indeed a breath of sunshine to us all and your golden heart, and is a great delight! (smiles) Soooooo beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, dear friend, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Titia Geertman
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19 posted 2001-06-06 06:27 PM


She must have been a grand lady, reading from your beautiful poem and all the answers.

Wish I had known her.

Titia

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20 posted 2001-06-06 10:51 PM


i don't know Pepper well but i hope she gets well enough so that she can grace us with her replies....

prayers sent...

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21 posted 2001-06-07 06:49 AM


This is a beautiful tribute Liz ... your heart and admiration shine sweetly throughout these lines.  My thoughts and prayers are with you also Pepper ...

Best wishes,
/Kit

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22 posted 2001-06-07 09:15 AM


It is all that we can hope for, that Pepper has touched so many of us, that we reach out and touch her back....

she has given inspiration, and encouragement, hope, and love....to those she would call,

her Passionate Friends.

Be well soon, Pepper!

Elizabeth Santos
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23 posted 2001-06-07 10:04 AM


Thank you, poet friends for your response
I spoke with Pepper this morning and found her spirits high, though still quite ill, I think she will pull out of this, with lots of encouragement and love.
She is so sweet
LIz

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24 posted 2001-06-07 10:17 AM


Liz, thank you for the update! It's greatly appreciated!
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25 posted 2001-06-07 10:36 AM


gotta add my love and hugs to this...both this poem and pepper are precious
Elizabeth
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26 posted 2001-06-07 12:25 PM


That's wonderful news, Elizabeth....good to hear that her spirits are still high.   <---for Pepper
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27 posted 2001-06-07 12:52 PM


glad to know that pepper will be well
WhtDove
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28 posted 2001-06-10 11:28 AM


Liz, what can I say here but that you've written a perfect description of the most unselfish person I know.

Her heart is of gold! She is a treasure in every sense of the word.
You've written what I've been trying to say for a long time now.  

Written by a most wonderful person, to a most wonderful person. Thank you Liz, it's pure beauty!!

HUGS

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