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Along the Avon
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Along the Avon |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Along the Avon I sat along the Avon and I listened to the stream Whispering sweet phrases from the heart of poet’s dream I could not touch the height of splendor, nor the grace of hand For these were lyrics softly handed down from God to man It was a holy pen which wrote the acts that graced the stage With verses still adored today, born in a former age A dialect with double meanings woven in the plays Hidden deep within the fragile layers of a phrase The water echoes out the songs, the sonnets filled with love Inscribed on parchment pages with a pen from heaven above For how could man have written such exquisite words of wealth? That is a weighted question that I always ask myself If you have found the answer to this mystery, tell me please For Shakespeare’s words from heaven are still blowing in the breeze Elizabeth Santos |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I believe he could have gone on forever, Liz. As a matter of fact, he has....  An excellent tribute to the master.... |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
The Maestro, indeed - Liz, your words are always justs perfect... This is a superb tribute, my friend...  |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
What a beautiful poem this is Elizabeth. When wandering through the house where he was born, I too was struck by the fact that his words still live on hundreds of years later....though a different time and age, his writings still bring so much, to so many If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"A dialect with double meanings woven in the plays Hidden deep within the fragile layers of a phrase" Ahhh ... beautifully woven ... so softly flowing Liz, much enjoyed this lovely tribute!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* this poem is a wonderful tribute to his timeless work. Absolutely beautiful. He still lives in your heart as you pen poems like this. BRAVO!!!  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
everything, the title, everything moved me...greatly as all of your works do. Thank you, dear Lady. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
"A dialect with double meanings woven in the plays Hidden deep within the fragile layers of a phrase" This was a beautifully woven tribute indeed, and brought me a wonderful memory of a 10th grade English teacher who would drive me mad about the double meaning of his words back then. Thank you for both the poem and a memory. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
He couldn't have asked for a better tribute, Elizabeth... than this beauty you've offered. This is superb! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
This was a stunning piece of writing Elizabeth and so thoroughly enjoyed by this reader. Take care.....Sue Suetang |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fantastic expression, Elizabeth! Very well done! |
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