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The Secret Garden
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The Secret Garden |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Secret Garden Sometimes we walk a predetermined path in wind-swept night Head bowed to watch our darkened footsteps carefully When the eye will catch a glimpse of autumn moon's reflected light And be lifted upward toward a vast and glimmering sea A spectacle long forgotten in our mind We marvel at the new discovered beauty long concealed As though the night sky had been hidden from us purposely This secret garden of heavenly bodies is unexpectedly revealed Unable to withdraw our eyes from splendor that we see We linger in one spot some precious moments more And our heart is overcome with unforseen tranquility And our mind relieved of all the the hardship it has borne It saddens us to realize this grand and glorious field Was there to soothe and calm the restless spirit all along So distracted were we by our daily labor and discord We forgot to raise our vision upward toward the lighted throng How can a simple upward glance create such quiet peace within? How can a thousand distant stars warm our hearts with subtle glow? Will we again neglect the unremembered splendor in the sky Or customarily allow the little stars to touch our soul? This is a repost from Forum# 3 by request One of the first poems I wrote Elizabeth Santos |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
pssst.. I have the key...(to the secret garden) I will post it in the near future.. I liked this poem. It brought me to remember the poem I wrote about the key that opens the garden,. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, Elizabeth. It's always good to be reminded to look for the beauty in life that is all around us. Lovely! I have a repost request for you as well. Look for my post (here in Open). Love ya, Denise |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Forum #3....even then we knew a  when we saw one... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Yay!!! I for one am deeply touched by the stars and always will as the simple beauties of life are what makes me happiest! (kiss on cheek) This is a precious treasure, sweet friend, I love it, 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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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your stars touch my soul, my dear friend - Thank you for reposting this gem. I love these wondrous reminders of our 'days of old'...  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am awed by the magnificence of your vision and the beauty of your spirit which shines through like "little stars to touch our soul(s)." Splendiforous! Earth Angel |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Liz ... this is an excellent reminder to stop, look up, and pause to enjoy the beauty around us. We need to enjoy life more, and appreciate all the splendors of life. Beautifully captured! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Liz...even back in Forum 3... your writing is perfection! Awesome beauty dear poetess! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Elizabeth...James |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
We will recognize it...forget it...recognize it...forget it... That's the way human nature is. I'm blessed to have seen many wonderful things, not the least of which is your wonderful poetry  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, dear poets. Your comments are so warming, and yes this does take me back also to those days when we could respond to every post, and so we remember most of the poems from back then. Warm embrace Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This was a garden for the soul, and one I'll remember most. especially walking on stars in the sky, with Lizzie, my poetic host!   Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (10-15-2002 01:02 PM).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
How poetically things turn, Liz. You once watched the stars, and now you are a star. It's lucky for you that you didn't watch Budweiser trucks, because that scalawag Toe would be chasing you still! lol This poem is really different from your other styles. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, I love the way you wrote back then and also now. There are so many wonderful poets here, I never get to read ALL their works....no matter how hard I try. Do you mean there was a time when ya'll could read AND post to all of them? Goodness!! That would be wonderful to be able to do!!!! I love the work of all of you. Anyway, I'm glad that someone requested that you repost this work. I'm glad that I didn't miss this work of yours. With Love To All, Ethel |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I just love the moon and stars, which makes me adore this piece even more. ~*Sigh*~ Wonderful Elizabeth! ~Sheri |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Thanks for reposting this Liz. I missed it back then and I do love this poem. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz To stop and see how sweet a minute can be and write it with such perfect sentiment is a special gift. Thank you for sharing it. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Liz, this is awesome...and in itself is very tranquil....Yes, gazing at the heavens and the stars is a wonderful and most inspiring thing to do... Open 3? Gosh, that is a couple of poems ago, huh? Thanx for sharing this one... Barry |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
This is very beautiful and it is timeless. Enjoyed. Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Watching the stars on calm warm summer evening is one of life's more calming past times...I like to be on a beach...moonless night... watch as the stars magically appear in the sky... ...believe what your heart feels... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Liz? I owe you an apology for not crediting your title with inspiration for my own---"secret garden" did indeed inspire to remember that gift of shoes...and if ya like, I'll loan them to you so you can kick me in the butt properly! As always, you amaze me with your almost medicinal properties of poetry. Hugs, with my gratitude. and hopefully, your forgiveness for my thoughtlessness. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I think you are a natural poet, Liz... Open 3... that must have been long ago... in pre-historic times, and yet your writing, was perfect as ever  ~ loving hugs from the chipmunkLyra |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so very much. I am surprisedd at the response from this oldie. Thanks, sharon for the request. I do love to look at the night sky. When my son was young we wiuld lay on a blanket in the back yard and just watch the stars, |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Liz, As I didn't have the pleasure of being around for Open #3, I'm so happy you reposted this beautiful poem. Thanks. Dawn |
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