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Little Girl (For some special poet friends)
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Little Girl (For some special poet friends) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Little Girl She flew the winds on angel wings But left her songs ongolden strings In melodies both far and near That many souls will stop to hear She walked away but left her worth On footsteps tread upon the earth So others who may cross her path Hear echoes of a child’s laugh She skipped along a rivers edge And hid behind a garden hedge I saw her mark upon a tree And underneath a bandaged knee She played in grasses of the field Where happiness would be the yield She left behind a teacup’s fill Of daisies on a window sill She went to bed with peace of mind With good-night kisses pure and kind Before the hour of morning dew She left behind a prayer or two She left the strength of mighty oak Some childhood thoughts she never spoke A million kisses to be kissed A sunny day that will be missed For what was lost, so much was gained More joy she brought than grief or pain She left within each trembling heart A love that never will depart The greatest gift she gave the world Was when her little hands unfurled Her fingertips on life were such They left their mark on all she touched Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (06-04-2002 09:57 PM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Absolutely beautiful and touching writing Liz. Hugs. Like a red brick, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I cried reading this because I too am always touched by innocent girls who always spread their love about, for I've heard that God made little girls to pick flowers and spread joy to the world to overcome the sorrows and to give the flowers to their moms and dads and to dance and let their dreams run wild! (kiss on cheek) This is gorgeous, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May love anhd light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh this is so beautiful and touching, Liz... but you forgot the kleenex warning!!!!! sniffle sniffle ~ sweet teary hugsLyra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz I don't know if part of this was meant for me, but it went to my heart for sweet Michelle was in every word..so thank you big from she and I. Hugs! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh what a beautiful poem, Liz. This poem just touches my heart. Thank you for sharing it. |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
This surely touches the hearts of anyone who ever felt the loss of a child taken from our lives. It is always much too soon. Thank you for reminding me of the gifts that are left behind. Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Gentle Spirit, Thank you for your kind words Noah, I am touched by your response. Thank you Madame Chipmunk, Thanks so much. Martie, Michelle was certainly the inspiration for this poem, and I rememeber long ago when you posted a poem about her, so many poets responded to your poem that they had also lost a child. So this is for all of them and for you, Martie, who have so lovingly shared Michelle's life with us , Lots of love went into this poem Hugs Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Smart Chick, Thank you for your comments Azblond. I'm glad to know that this touched you. Thanks for responding HUgs Liz |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Absolutely beautiful, Liz. What a wonderful way to lovingly hug someone who has lost a child. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Elizabeth I was in absolute awe at the beautiful way in which you wrote this, how the words flowed like a tranquil stream. Such words could only come from the kindest of hearts. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Cirrus Member
since 2002-05-12
Posts 55 |
This is a beautiful tribute for beautiful little Michelle  |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Memories are such a happy place to be shared. Thanks for such a lovely memory. Melton [This message has been edited by 2dalimit (06-05-2002 05:18 AM).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ah Elizabeth! This is so beautiful, tender and touching! Words escape me for a change....excellent!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Elizabeth... a Keeper... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Elizabeth, a beautiful and touching write. ~Hugs~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This slipped right into my heart... what a tender gift you've given! *S* |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
For what was lost, so much was gained More joy she brought than grief or pain She left within each trembling heart A love that never will depart The greatest gift she gave the world Was when her little hands unfurled Her fingertips on life were such They left their mark on all she touched =========================================== This is a touching and lovely gifting of your words Liz. Beautiful heart-rhymes of quiet comfort and the traces left behind. hugs to you dear poetess  When man is lead to arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetLizzie~ And my dear ... I'm claiming a tiny little piece of it for my Michelle too~ 'The greatest gift she gave the world Was when her little hands unfurled Her fingertips on life were such They left their mark on all she touched' Some poems are diamonds ... this is one~ Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Midnitesun, Thank you for your lovely remarks Suetang, How very sweet, thank you~~~ Citrus, I hope all the parents who lost a little girl will claim this for their own Hugs Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
2dalilit, Memories do that. Thank you kindly ethome, have never known you to be at a loss for words, but the message is clear abd I thank you Sunshine,Thank you dear Enchantress, You words mean so much Southrn, Yoou are very sweet ans compassionate, Glad you liked this poem Janet Marie, Your words are beautiful and comforting Thank you Margie my dear. I wan't you and Martie and all parents to claim 100% of these lines for I'm sure each child has touched the world in positive ways and in love. Please use it hoever you wieh Lots od love Lots of hugs |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yep - What Sunshine said... Put this one in the "to be published" pile...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nan, Miss you dear, Thanks for your comments Talk soon |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Mmmmmmmmmm. That was definitely a two tissue write Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Interloper, Thank you, Your words mean a lot Liz |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
You have such a special heart, dear Liz. The heart of a mother, and a friend. Beautiful write.  K |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Severn, It's so good to see your name back on the forum.. Thank you, sweetie for reading my poems. Love you and wish you the best HUGS Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Absolutely a classic to be my dear poet friend. This is an amazing piece of writting in which your splended talent blossoms forth in all its frangrance Hugs and miss you dear friend |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Hoot, Thank you, dear for taking time to read and respond. I know howw busy you are. I'm so glad you liked this poem! Hope you are well Take care 'Liz |
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