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Hoot Owl |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Hoot Owl They call themselves the “hoot owls” The nurses of the night And that is why you see a hoot owl’s Name upon the site She writes of life and love with the most Fragile threads of thought And she could write a book of living Lessons to be taught To bring new life, to conquer death, Each one her nightly part She holds the tears of life and death Within her tender heart As gentle as a baby’s breath She breaths the winds of grace Exuding inner beauty through her bright and lovely face Delightful as a child’s smile Her joy consumes your heart As contagious warmth and love and grace Spontaniously depart Behind the lovely eyes there is A deepness to her soul Where life itself has somehow left A large and bitter hole She fills it with compassion And the bounty of her treasure By living each and every day To life’s own fullest measure She gives so freely of herself A heart without an end I cannot measure my own pride In calling Ruth my friend Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
There is a difference of being a friend untouched, and in being a friend gripped in a warm hug...you have portrayed our HootOwlrn beautifully...thank you, Liz, for going to meet them all, and bringing them to us here, in your words! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thanks Liz for these lovely words about Hoot Owl...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You captured her better than I. I'll post my poem tomorrow. Excellent dear poet. Love Sy |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) This is such a gorgeous tribute to a wonderful poetess and friend to us all, sweet friend, her words like yours too always delight my day and inspire me greatly, just as her friendship graces these pages! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, I just know Ruth will cherish this forever, 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 |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Elizabeth, thank you so much for this up close look at our Ruth. This is so lovely...I'm sure she will be so pleased. ~Hugs~ |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
She gives so freely of herself A heart without an end I cannot measure my own pride In calling Ruth my friend Liz, to Ruth and all nurses working to care for sick souls I extend my heart and bow my head in deep thanks to God. For, they care for man of my friends and family, and without them, even I certainly could not be here sharing this sweet poetry kind friendships of Passions. Nurses are indeed very, very special. Thank you for sharing this. ((Liz)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com Copyright: 2002 Newell Elsworth Usher [This message has been edited by Silver Streak (04-24-2002 09:15 AM).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I have known Ruth for several years now at Passions and had exchanged many conversations with her plus poetry collaberations but none of it prepared me for seeing her in person. Ruth is such a kind, gentle, soft-spoken person. I cannot imagine her every saying a bad word about anyone or losing her temper without just cause. She would be my perfect idea of a nurse..kind, caring and efficient. I am proud to have her as a friend.. Your poem is excellent, Liz...  |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
only you could write this poem my friend. . . wonderful. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz...what can I say, you've brought tears to my eyes here. I was so shocked to log on and find this posting. Thank you so much dear friend, I will cherish this forever. Much love and a big hug from here, Ruth Balladeer...thank you for your touching response |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a lovely and sincere tribute to Ruth, Liz. You have indeed captured her tender and giving essence so very well in this piece ... absolutely lovely. Ruth, I echo Liz and Michael's sentiments ... you are a very gentle, compassionate and knowledgeable woman ... and I am so very glad I got to meet you in person. Big hugs to all /Kit |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
it sounds as though the time spent together was enjoyed by all. This is a beautiful write about one of our beautiful poets. Well done. Like a red brick, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you dear poets for your lovely comments about a lovely friend HOOT, YOU ARE THE BEST! Hug from this end of Pa Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
From the earliest of my days here on PIP, I've admired the incredible poems she's written, ached for her past, rejoiced in the love she's found... and formed a picture in my heart of a remarkable woman I greatly admire. Now another remarkable woman I greatly admire has met her face to face... and my heart says "YES, I was right." *S* This is a beautiful poem... but how could it help be? *S* Both subject and author are... *S* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ruth , HootOwl (Ruth) is all you thought of her and so much more. I think you are very much like her in many ways. I felt so privileged to finally meet her and some day I'm sure our paths will also cross. Hoot is a dear, dear lady HUgs from Pa Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Elizabeth you captured our new found friend so well. Hoot, they have to know - you are also a hoot! First thank you for caring for me "off duty", sheesh go figure you would have patients on holidays. I ditto all those above but I love your humorous side Ruth, and will treasure meeting you and I will NEVER forget you chasing Balladeer to that treasure chest, never! LOL, Hugs sweet lady, and you are indeed a lady. Imagination is more important that knowledge ~* Einstein *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (04-25-2002 10:13 PM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
sighs and wipes the tears from her eyes....thank you all, you're a wonderful group and where I am today in my life is due in a big part to all my dear friends here...thank you! |
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