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If I Were a Poet
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If I Were a Poet |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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If I Were a Poet If I were the moon, I’d embellish your eyes With jewels made in heaven, the stars from the skies I’d shine opal light on your fairness of face Caressing your hair with a moonlit embrace If I were a song I’d be hovering near With lyrical pleasures surrounding your ear I’d shadow your mind with melodic eclipse And the music would pour from your heavenly lips If I were in love, I would walk on the strand Gathering stars in the cup of my hand I’d string you a necklace from bright midnight skies To equal the splendor of jewels in your eyes If I were a poet, I’d gather the words That float from the dawn’s early warbling birds I’d douse them in succulence, bathe them in wine And lace them together in verses divine Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 12-10-2001).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh, but you are... Liz, My regards, sudhir |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"If I were a poet, I’d gather the words That float from the dawn’s early warbling birds I’d douse them in succulence, bathe them in wine And lace them together in verses divine" Echoing Sudhir ... you are, you are! This is splendid in both meter and rhyme as always, and the descriptive sentiments and imagery are just beautiful Liz ... a wonderful read!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
You are much more than just a poet. You're an incredible poet. Bravo and more. Resplendent! Sincerely, Regina |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
beautifully written... |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
Yes, I agree... I haven't seen anapestic poetry of such quality in a very, very long time. Such a flow is something unique, it's something to be proud of. I think that the rhythm would have to be my favourite part of this poem. Other than that, I love the constancy of the way you began each stanza. What a great morsel of poetry... ~Allan "I know it's nice to be known - It caresses your ego - but the society cost is terrible." |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles widely) And you do, sweet Elizabeth, for you embellish all our eyes and hearts with such heavenly sweetness of words and your lips sing like the warbling birds you inspire to create a symphony of divine verse. (kiss on cheek) You are such a loving, talented poet and friend to us all, and we all love you so very very much! Soooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend! (big hugggsssss) You have such a beautiful heat, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
I have to admit, I have read your work before, recommended highly by a friend. I have loved it all, my favorite of all of them being the one titled "Words Unspoken". I keep it in a file in my favorite papers. So, if you were a poet - you would be the first book on my shelf  You are a poet genius. Your talent is really huge. I'm glad to know you are still posting here. ...and her crown was formed by the ice in her eyes |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No "ifs" about it! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, A poet looks for many things But mostly that phrases sings. Well done, love Sy |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
A flow of elegance, Liz, simply perfect. Kathleen (Kay) |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
I think its safe to say,you are a great poet.Very enjoyable! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sudhir, Thank you, poet of life Kit,You are truly my twin, always there Regina, Thank you for the very kind words Tim, Thank you Allan, Coming from you, that is quite a compliment and I thank you. I appreciate your talents Noah, your responses are more like music. Thank you for your sweet comments icequeen, Your remarks are very generous and warming. Thank you so much Sunshine, THank you, dear Sy, You were my music teacher Kathleen, Thank you for reading. I appreciate it sodpossom, I've never been called "great" It has a certain ring to it. Thank you Liz lol |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Oh my...simply superb! Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Pretty devines verses |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Very lovely, Elizabeth. Cor |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--You are extraordinary...in many ways..this is one! Hugs! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Michael, Interloper, Corinne, Martie Four of my favorite poets in a row Your words mean so much. Thank you Liz |
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