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Only a Poet
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Only a Poet |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Only a Poet Before man tread a foot upon the green of grass, the edge of pond Before a lover ever kissed a poem already did exist Before the song of lark was heard sweet lyrics swirled around a bird A lovely phrase in silence dwelt in summer breezes yet unfelt A waiting thought, an unknown phrase lies just beneath the morning haze caressing petals yet unseen except within a poet’s dream It was an inner dialogue with nature’s song, the voice of God that would in writing gently part from chambers of a poet’s heart The spirits called in whispering wind soft lyrics of a sacred hymn Its message touched a poet’s hand and thus a verse on powdered sand The sweetest phrase, the joy of rhyme were waiting on the edge of time for man to set in poetry the sounds that echo from the sea Not every soul can reap the bliss from snowflake’s soft and icy kiss Nor see the splendor of a dream and bathe the soul in sights unseen Imagined visions hypnotize the etchings in a poet’s eyes And only gentle words reveal invisible to be the real There is a song, a lovely phrase that lives in autumn’s chilling days There is an unknown slumbering rhyme that's waiting since the birth of time Elizabeth Santos |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Sigh. This is such a lovely piece. I was going to pick out my favorite lines, but then I would have to pick out the whole poem. Such beautiful words to start my day this morning If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
Liz you gotta a whole big bag of tricks yuh know that! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Decided to read a few before I started off on my day...and I am so glad I stopped in and found this gem! Lovely indeed. Thank you. ~Nancy Lee~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Ann Member
since 2000-07-07
Posts 64Australia |
this is a beautiful piece of writing....i enjoyed it alot and i'm so glad that i stumbled upon it  God bless and best wishes to you, ~Ann~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Indeed God is a poet replete with all the moods of man. Enjoyed. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* oh yes, indeed. I love to listen to the music of nature all around me. The beauty of it sooths my soul and gives me visions of magic. I absolutely love this poem. The music that has played in your words matches the very beauty that you share with us. It is so good to read your work again. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
And we are only the turners of pages.... well done, Lady Santos! |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Wow! I totally love this one! I was lost in thought for a moment while reading this (which may not be good because I'm at work ), but this is beautiful. |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
sigh~ This is wonderful! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetLizzieLady~ 'The spirits called in whispering wind soft lyrics of a sacred hymn Its message touched a poet’s hand and thus a verse on powdered sand' I love it~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Not every soul can reap the bliss from snowflake’s soft and icy kiss Nor see the splendor of a dream and bathe the soul in sights unseen It doesn't get any better than this. Love Sy |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Tracey, Such kind remarks -Thank you Walt, You make me smile Nancy, Thanks, dear for stopping to comment Ann, THank you so much RS, It is from Him the verses pour. THanks Startime, THanks for the generous remarks. It is indeed Nature that inspires one to write Lady in White, Thank you Tenn Angel, I don't believe you are the only one who pops into Passions while at work. THanks for the kind words sigheyes, Thanks Marge, I thought of you as I was writing this particular verse. YOu must have been speaking to me Thanks, lovely lady Sy,Thank you, dear freind. I am touched Liz |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Right on! BRAVA! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Every time I think it can't get any better, you amaze me with yet another amazing poem! Great write Liz! |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
gosh, this is really lovely..... Poetic verse nestled in the warmth of my heart, reveals the sweet yearnings of my soul.... |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Ah, Liz, this is so wonderful. How I wish that I could write so beautifully as you! This one's a keeper Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--You have touched on a truth in this lovely piece, one that I thought could not be explained in words. I was wrong. Hugs! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
My, oh my! This was so beautifully written Liz, and these words really are so very true, as you have captured a poet perfectly: "Imagined visions hypnotize the etchings in a poet’s eyes And only gentle words reveal invisible to be the real".....lovely! ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Meter, I believe, is the soul of poetry. You have a gift for meter, a fine inborn gift. It shines through your words as they have been crafted and presented to us! Thank you for sharing that gift with us.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Interloper, THank you for your enthusiasm - warms my heart Munda, You write such words of praise. THank you for the kind comment Whisper's caress, Love your name. It defines a poem. THanks Melissa, You underestimate the beauty of your words. THank you, dear Martie, Your honor me with your comment. It is you who writes what has never been said THank you Mysteria, THanks , lovely lady for your kind words Lady of Shallot, Quite an appropriate graphic for this poem. Thank you for taking the time to post it and for your lovely comments Liz |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
and that beats still in the heart of anyone who puts pen to paper. . . such is the heart of the poet. . . and such, my friend, is your heart. . . excellent. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Liz, This was fantastic. I love your words and imagery. I will mark this one for my library. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, This is so wonderful and sence the very begining of my time here you have made such sweet poetry for me to treasure, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Elizabeth, you were born with poetry in your soul and it continues to flow with every breath you take...you ARE poetry  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Wow, I am speechless, this poem is sooooooo gorgeous and beautiful! (smiles) It is beautiful friends like you who make the magic of life come alive through such sweet gentle words of rhythm and rhyme! I just need to give you a kiss on the cheek! (muah) I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You have penned another masterpiece, Elizabeth! Absolutely beautiful! |
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