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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2003-02-20 07:58 AM

A Child's Tear

I wiped a tear from tender cheek
A drop of pain I stole to seek
The contents of a child’s tear
That fell from eyes and heart so dear

A microscopic view of life
Through perfect lens, a child's strife
From deep untainted wells did rise
And overflowed from little eyes

Upon the slide pure and pristine
And not a blemish to be seen
Just as a perfect crystal tear
That dangles from a chandelier

Reflecting rays of inner light
And casting spectrums filled with fright
How innocently sorrow pours
The sweetness from a child’s sores

For in the eyeglass was revealed
A scene the child had concealed
Unable to address the need
A mother’s presence was the plead

And written in the perfect dew
“Please come back home, for I love you
My teardrops fall when I’m alone
And I’m afraid you won’t come home”

“I don’t care much to play or snack
I only want my Mommy back
For Mommy, you’re my world, my light
The only one who makes things right”

The teardrop was a yearning sign
A bond of love in golden twine
And at the other end I see
A mother’s tear falls silently

A little droplet, crystal bead
That speaks of love and want and need
So pure and lovely is the dew
Most haunting song I ever knew

Elizabeth Santos

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (02-20-2003 08:01 AM).]

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

1 posted 2003-02-20 08:03 AM

This is nothing less than I'd expect from you.....wonderful write sweetie...

Fauxreal
Junior Member

since 2003-02-16

Posts 38

2 posted 2003-02-20 08:05 AM

OH. MY. GOD. That was SO BEAUTIFUL! I am a mother and that truly touched my heart. There's nothing worse than seeing an innocent child in pain. WELL DONE!

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2003-02-20 08:11 AM

Elizabeth,
You never let me down, beautiful

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2003-02-20 08:34 AM

Toerag, Thank youi, your sweet

Fauxreal, I used to find a tear on my cheek when I was working and had to leave my children. I knew they felt the same. Thank you

Sy, Thank you, master

Hugs
Liz

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2003-02-20 09:23 AM

Absolutely lovely. *S*

GG
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since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

6 posted 2003-02-20 09:56 AM

this is so beautiful... so, precious.
I just want to hold the child, and the mother, now. You write so smoothly and so descriptively, how do you do this!?

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

7 posted 2003-02-20 10:09 AM

Liz this is outstanding gal! Just lovely and perfect.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

8 posted 2003-02-20 12:43 PM

very touching...indeed

Justbleu
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since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

9 posted 2003-03-16 12:12 PM

Can I have a tissure please???? Very touching piece......and a wonderful write!!!!

Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

10 posted 2003-03-16 01:01 PM

indeed, very touching

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

11 posted 2003-03-16 02:12 PM

Elizabeth, this is beautiful,
even though it is sad.

Heart Hugs,
Ethel

Albert J. Allie
Senior Member

since 2003-02-13

Posts 512
Queens NY

12 posted 2003-03-16 03:26 PM

Well I am no mother. A father yes. But this is is....how do you say? WOW WOW WOW. There are just no other words I can put together to describe the power of these words you have written.

~AL

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

13 posted 2003-03-16 04:48 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Elizabeth, this is so very heartachingly beautiful, sweet friend, my heart cries out to all children in tears and I pray they can all get the love they need from their mothers and fathers and every child has a warm home and family so he or she can grow happily! (wipes tears) I send many prayers and hugs out to this little girl and all others in pain, God Bless You, I send extra special angel hugs to you for having such a golden heart, 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..."

Shakira

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

14 posted 2003-03-16 07:19 PM

Liz, I am thrilled that this poem surfaced as I missed it back in February. It was one of those pieces that just pulled at my heartstrings.

Exceptional ... hugs, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein

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