Open Poetry #17 |
Sonnet to Midnight |
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sonnet to Midnight My spirit’s not akin to New Years Eve My ear not tuned to strains of Auld Lang Syne Not even stars of evening, I believe Should mark their footsteps in eternal time I cannot celebrate a midnight’s toll That takes a magic moment in embrace Irrelevant to mankind as a whole Unnoticed by the glittering stars of space Each morning’s birth brings joys that mesmerize The way the heather blows as breezes shift The meadow changing with the seasons’ skies From green, to golden grain, to snowy drift Each midnight sky, each dawn, I consecrate I could not choose just one to celebrate Elizabeth Santos |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Excellent, Sy |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Liz - This is exquisite.. and a message to live by.. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh my gosh, this is sooooooo beautiful, the stars twinkle in your heart in this beautiful sonnet! (sigh) May we not make choices but rather celebrate the blessings each day and night brings us! (kiss on cheek) I hope you had the merriest Christmas, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! (big hugggsssss) 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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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
This is a wonderful message to live by. Peaches |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
Well said, why wait for a specific period of time? I enjoyed reading this. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You are SO good. I'll bet you speak in measured syllables!!! You make me wanna try it again...sigh! exquisite, Liz. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Liz, you did it again and again......perfection. Kathleen (Kay) |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* a sonnet the is filled with magic. I absolutely love it. PERFECTION. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Apachecat906 Member
since 2001-09-04
Posts 217Michigan, USA |
Every single time I read one of your poems, I am amazed and delighted, and also wondering how long a person has to write to be as wonderful at it as you are! You inspire me. Thanks, Carrie Go ahead, push your luck; find out how much love the world can hold |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Liz- This is so beautifully penned. I enjoyed the message as well. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (12-26-2001 07:24 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I love the title, and this message: "Each midnight sky, each dawn, I consecrate I could not choose just one to celebrate" I'll dance to that. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Liz, Lovely poem. Lovely thoughts. Gotta love a nature girl! Thanks. |
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Glenn Logan Member
since 2001-10-10
Posts 111Virginia |
Wonderful poem! I very very very rarely like sonnets (I concur with Ezra Pound on this point), but this one is exceptional! With all best wishes, Glenn Logan |
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