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A Tear
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A Tear |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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 ~* A Tear *~ A teardrop comes, I know not why On edge of unsuspecting eye It lingers there on sorrow’s brink As though it needs some time to think It knows not from which spring it came For joy and sorrow both remain Together in the breathing heart So hard to tell the two apart A tear of joy is one of grief A drop of pain is joy’s release And every time I think of you My teardrops fall in pairs of two But this one settled on my eye The laden cloud was poised to cry Buy didn’t stay to then explain Why only one small drop of rain A flashing moment in my mind Of all the love we left behind The glory won, the joy and strife Wrought one small teardrop made of life ~* © Elizabeth Santos *~ [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (11-16-2002 02:30 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Your poetry is always so well thought out, and nicely polished. And the tears are always real. |
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PoetryIsLife
since 2001-10-27
Posts 1763...in my boxers... |
Oh, my. "A life unexamined is not worth living." |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Oh my....goodness! This has a special quality. Enjoyed a great deal. Thank You, Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Ah Liz, this is a hug maker. Beautiful. HUGS "When we're torn apart, |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Liz, this was wonderful yet again, you are a true poet, with the artistry gift to paint mental pictures on our minds with great rhyming and dancing words. Loved it. Sincerely Rick |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now Rick said it all - you paint pictures in my mind - now get out of there will you I have to sleep Hugs |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, like they said, you really do paint pictures that my minds eye can see very vividly. I love it, Lady. Thanks for sharing. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Midnitesun, Thank you for your comments. The truth is , I start writing without a definite subject and never know where the poem is going to go. Nothing planned, it comes out just like an unsuspected tear. THank you PoetryisLife. Thank you for reading. Too bad you missed the beautiful gtraphics that Mysteria added later (without my knowing). It fits the poem so beautifully. Pat, Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you liked the poem Gentle Spirit, I love your adjective, a "hug maker" THank you Rick, Thank you for your generous comment. I appreciate it very much. Mysteria, You snuck that one in , in the middle of the night! I got up around si and found the beautiful graphic you designed and put together. I don't know how you do it. Thank you for enhancing my poem with this lovely artwork. You are always full of surprises!. Thannk you, sweet lady. garysgirl, Thank you so much, now half the credit goes to Sharon with a face that leaves a lasting impression. Liz |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Liz, another beautiful write from you. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poems. I love to read them all. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Excellent, an epopee to some and perhaps I am one. Love Sy |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I understand this all too well, Liz... You did an absolutely spectacular job on it and its a real   ~ hugs and tears of understandingLyra |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh Liz, this is just an amazing piece of writing. And the picture is fantastic. Sending you a special hug today. Marti "I am not afraid of STORMS for I have learned how to sail my SHIP." |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Elizabeth, now you made me cry reading this, this had me thinking of my Joanna and how I love her so much yet am so scared to lose her as she is an angel to me! (big hugggssssss) I hope now all you cry are tears of joy with the love in your heart, sweet friend, I send angel hugs your way, 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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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
you describe it so well. "Sticks and stones will break my bones, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Liz... so many things I could say... so much better just to let you know I read, and left, quietly... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
May future tears be those of only joy. Beautifully and creatively expressed, Elizabeth! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Elizabeth~ Tears of joy and sorrow both captured within this beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing...Paul |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Smsrt Chick, Thank you dear for your kind thoughts Sy, Thank you, dear Sir, Your words mean so much Lyra, you always understand what I am trying to say. I think we are soulmates Marti, Hugs to you,dear. Thanks to Mysterias graphics, my thoughts became visible Wind, Thank you so much! Sunshine, Just to know you read warms my heart Denise, Tears of sorrow have gone away. Tears of laughter are my flaovor at the moment! Let's cry together one of these days! Paul, Thank you for commenting - So much appreciated Liz |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
So nice...James |
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Kristine Member
since 2002-10-30
Posts 92Mahal Kita!!! |
Wow, lovely. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
James, Thank you for reading and responding Kristine, So nice of you to comment on this poem. Thank you! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Liz, soft as a tear upon the kerchief of a waiting hand...Expressing all of the emotions so well...I have shed these tears, as well as that one tear... Thank you very much for this gift... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Elizabeth~ Once again, you have painted the most beautiful masterpiece with your words. This is absolutely perfect and just gorgeous. I believe this is one of my favorites from your pen. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
S-h-e-e-r p-o-e-t-r-y!---a very special piece of writing. I felt my own eyes misting up with the beauty, and depth of meaning, in your words. ~ warm hugs Linda |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Liz, everytime i think I have read the most touching poem ever ...... you post another one. ... and they sent him home happy ... one hundred percent. |
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angsana Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 77 |
Very soulful write, Liz. It's meant for my soul library... "It knows not from which spring it came For joy and sorrow both remain" ...beautiful expression. angsana |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Magnus, It is I who thank you for reading and for your words of encouragement. THey are much appreciated. Vicky,Thank you, dear poetess, you warm my heart Linda, I'm glad to know that you liked this verse. Means so much to me Thank you Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (12-05-2002 08:41 AM).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lonely stranger, Hmmmmm...Now I've got to come up with something even more touching! THanks for your nice comment Angsana, Thank you, your remarks are very kind LIz |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
This is flat out, my favorite poem of all time .... ahead of Thomas, Dickinson, Hughs, Angelou...... My all time favorite ...bar none! |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
beautiful Liz.Bless your cotten sockies, you poetic maniacs. ^_^ |
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