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Just a Glance
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Just a Glance |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Just a Glance God left a seed implanted in a fertile place of love From in a sheltered womb I came on wings of cooing dove The unknown light of infant visions cradled slumbering head Until my dreams were laid upon the soft of feather bed I tiptoed up the staircase into childhood’s tender years The one who gave me life was there to wipe a child’s tears A sudden gust of April wind then swept my visions far To places strange and awkward for the innocence of heart I found a moonlit path one day, and walked desired miles My eyes were blinded by the moon, my lips by loving smiles The pathway led through good and bad,, and thus my heart had grown The best of dreams became the worst, the worst, the best I’ve known I danced my way through many years, on floors of polished sheen I limped along the rocky ridge and places in between And now I find myself before the threshold of an age That promised peace if I would turn another golden page And so I did, and on the hallowed pages of a book I saw my mother’s smile and a tender loving look So peaceful was her countenance, so lovely was her grace The more I looked the more I came to recognize my face For it was not a photograph, but just a passing whim As I tiptoed past the looking glass and saw myself within Then walking slowly down the stairs, with peace upon my face A grandson tiptoed lovingly into my warm embrace Elizabeth Santos Sept. 28, 2002 [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (09-28-2002 03:14 PM).] |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Elizabeth, this is beautiful. How lucky you are. Lovely write, I enjoyed it very much. SimplyGold |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssss) Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful, I cried reading this because I know your grandson must be a true angel like you are and I have faith with all my heart just like you his tears will be answered and he will find that special peace cooing to him like that dove that landed on your shoulder! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LovelyLizzieLady~ I flipped to the 'back pages of the book' and found this beauty waiting for me~ You just have to know that I would love the tender, nostalgic thoughts waiting to be read~ So very, very touching~ Thank you for doing that to my heart this day~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Your writing goes from grand to grander. I have no words for this.  |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
The past and present rolled into one lovely poem. Enjoyed! Deb |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, poet friends for your warming comments. I just came home from a 4 day hospital stay to find this poem I had forgotten about, THanks, Marge, for finding it Love to all Liz |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
It is always the mirror of the heart that shows the true self. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is so beautiful, Liz. You are a wonderful poet. I love to read your poems. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz This is so tender in the churning of time and love...took my breath away. You are amazing! |
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