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| Open Poetry #21 |
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The Why of Because |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Why of Because No longer do I ask the question of somebody else Nor do I stop and wonder at the changes in myself I gaze into the looking glass and see a stranger there It’s not the person that was me, for I’m not anywhere I’m floating somewhere in between the mountains and the sea Until they find a cure for this, my image is not me It is not I who sits before the mirror’s gazing mask That does not have expression to attempt once more to ask The questions that have haunted me, for no one seems to know What triggered this deceptive ghost that makes me walk so slow I’ll stop to watch a sparrow nest, but never will I pause To pose an empty questionwith a “Why” and no “Because” I sometimes feel quite helpless, for I have too weak a voice To alter or deter this ghost from pathways of its choice So silently and steadily, the phantom slowly rose Deciding where my footsteps fall, a fate I never chose I sit before the looking glass just as I did before I’ll never see myself again, until they find a cure [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (06-24-2002 08:26 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Elizabeth, this feels so sad, sweet friend, I hope everything is OK, for I know this feeling so well too where I reflect on my childhood and now see myself a ssomeone completely new and wonder if I must fit this body! (sigh) Keep your chin up, sweet friend, our thoughts are all with you, 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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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
well I hope they do find a cure... and just know we all change, the mirror holds us "still" in memories..I see myself differently than others do...your words come across loud and clear... M |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--Inside you is the same poet and friend that I love. This touched me to tears.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Only you could have written this. And one thing is for sure your writing ability has never left you nor the wonderful person that you are. Sy |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The image may not be you...but find a mirror that reflects the soul and you'll see yourself....and in all your splendor, too  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetLizzieLady~ Your poetic soul is reflected in each and every piece you pen .... the real you is such a beauty that shines through to all of us~ Like sister Martie, I was moved to tears~ Love n'hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Elizabeth...your inner beauty shines through in this piece... what a wonderful person you are! ~Heart hugs~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Noah, Thank you, dear, for sharing your thoughts Nakdthoughts, what you say is true, I see myself differntly than other so. Thanks for your comments Martia, you are so sweet, your words mean so much to me.I miss you, dear lady Sy, Thank you. dear friend. Your words touch me Balladeer, I'll try to find one of those mirrors. Thank you Marge, You response moved me to tears, Thank you Enchantress, Thank you for your lovely comments Hugs, liz |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Liz, there really aren't any words that I can use here. . . just to say that I'd really like to see that mirror. . . thanks. . .  --------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
You just touched my heart with this one. Dear sweet lady, Don't Ever Give Up! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
All day long, I've been frustrated and wanting to kick something... If your mirror is distorting the loveliness we see shining from your heart, I know now what my target will be. *S* This is beautiful, Elizabeth... and so very touching. |
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