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An Acre of Land
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An Acre of Land |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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An Acre of land I rid my small acre of stone and of vine And fashioned a fence marking off what is mine A granite wall circling my dream and my hope Deep furrows defining the contour and slope My hands became calloused from long days of toil My fingerprints russet with tinges of soil For I’d planted each seed with the love of the hand And the gift God bestowed of an acre of land I watched the green rise from the hull of a seed And plucked every sign of an unwanted weed I nourished each shoot, then stood back from the field As to not cast a shadow on fruits it would yield My season has passed, and now I am amazed At the bountiful blessings on which I have gazed It’s a view of delight from the hill where I stand Where the wildflowers grow on my acre of land I have raised a fine crop and now I have retrieved The harvest I reaped from the tiniest seed I have love that abounds within walls of my own Each one with an acre of vine and of stone A field to be plowed up and nurtured by hand A life to be lived on an acre of land Elizabeth Santos March 22, 2003 [This message has been edited by Nan (03-28-2003 10:50 AM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Elizabeth - this is beautiful! You know - I miss mine so very much - was truly a love of mine and yes - something to be very proud of . . . xxoo I also got out of this comparing a garden to family - lovely job . . . [This message has been edited by littlewing (03-26-2003 11:10 PM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Elizabeth - this is truly a work of art, you are indeed in love with an acre of land... BC |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! I believe if we can truly find beauty in every acre of land and respect it with all our hearts, life can be such a beautiful place to anyone! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, know the gardener's best tool is always love, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
how beautiful penned...recall wonderful memories when we had some land too....the joy to see how beautiful nature is start with some simple seeds. thank you for sharing  Charisma |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I want an acre of land...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Reading this, I couldn't help but think of my Dad. *S* This is lovely. *S* |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Two ways of looking at this Lady Santos, and I admire you for each vision you have laid out before us... Thank you so much, my friend! |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
"It’s a view of delight from the hill where I stand Where the wildflowers grow on my acre of land" ...this is grand. you've painted the imagine and feeling well! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Beatuiful, as always, Liz! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
My season has passed, and now I am amazed At the bountiful blessings on which I have gazed It’s a view of delight from the hill where I stand Where the wildflowers grow on my acre of land Elizabeth - this is just beautiful!! What a picture you have painted for my mind. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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morefiah Member
since 2003-03-26
Posts 150Spanish Town, Jamaica |
Elizabeth, you are truly an artist and your canvas is the imagination of those who are blessed enough to read your words. Thank you so very much. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
What a wonderful metaphor, Liz... You do indeed have a wonderful acre of your own...  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, a beautiful poem from both sides of the thoughts you helped the reader to have. I love your poetry. All of it makes me think and that's a good thing. You do have a wonderful way with words, friend.  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, friends, for your warm remarks. There is a meadow from my childhood which is the subject of so many poems. I think Nan has seen it. A beautiful sloping meadow surrounded by woods. Thank you, each and every one Liz |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
There is just something about working in the dirt--getting down there and pulling the rocks and hitting the old roots with the pick axe (smile, yep, I've done it) but it's really satisfying. Now if I can only take your metaphor to heart and work that one myself, maybe I'll be alright, huh? Love ya for this'n, and so many others I've lost count. You are my sure-bet-read. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A satisfying and enjoyable read--on several levels... Warm springtime hugs, Linda |
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