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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2002-09-28 01:17 PM

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).]

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

1 posted 2002-09-28 02:25 PM

Elizabeth, this is beautiful. How lucky you are. Lovely write, I enjoyed it very much.

SimplyGold

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-09-28 07:56 PM

(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..."

Shakira

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2002-10-03 11:50 AM

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.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2002-10-03 11:55 AM

Elizabeth,
Your writing goes from grand to grander. I have no words for this.

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

5 posted 2002-10-03 01:54 PM

The past and present rolled into one lovely poem. Enjoyed!

Deb

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

6 posted 2002-10-03 02:02 PM

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

Moonlight Romeo

Senior Member

since 2001-09-10

Posts 982
The heart of you

7 posted 2002-10-03 04:08 PM

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.

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

8 posted 2002-10-03 09:25 PM

This is so beautiful, Liz. You are a wonderful poet. I love to read your poems.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

9 posted 2002-10-03 09:32 PM

Liz

This is so tender in the churning of time and love...took my breath away. You are amazing!

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