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Philadelphia Smiles at You (For Denise)
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Philadelphia Smiles at You (For Denise) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Philadelphia Smiles at You Philadelphia smiles at you From lovely Irish eyes of blue On narrow streets , from history’s place She’s waiting for a warm embrace Along the black wrought iron fence She treads the very steps from whence A declaration on a scroll Began to chime a different toll Her hand will lead you there to see The signatures of liberty For those who’ve never come before To stand in front of freedom’s door Philadelphia shows her charms And welcomes you with open arms And from the deepness of her heart Most splendid sonnets do depart She stands beside the river’s edge On grassy green of Boat Row’s ledge Where teams from round the world compete And place a trophy at her feet Tall ships sail into harbor’s view She’s there beside the docks for you An Irish smile, warm and pure At every corner, every door From old Christ Church the organ plays A hymn you hear for all your days It settles in the soul of you And in her Irish eyes of blue Joy is what this city gives For in it’s heart a poet lives Denise is there, a friend that’s true And Philadelphia smiles at you Elizabeth Santos |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Elizabeth! This is SO beautiful... and it gave me goosebumps. I would love to visit there now. Denise will love this... I know I did. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Elizabeth, what a great poem. I want to pack my bags and leave immediately. Sounds like a beautiful city, forgotten history you brought to light. Thank you, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Liz, I have really enjoyed the poems that Denise and you have written for each other! Not only are they special--but the two of you are as well! Gotta go pack now! I'm heading for Phildelphia! Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Coming from Boston, I really enjoyed this Liz as both cities are so rich in America's history. And it sounds like Denise is the perfect tour guide for when we all get there!!! This is a wonderful poem for your friend. Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz You write so beautifully. I can't recall a poem of yours that hasn't stirred something in me. This poem beckons me back to Philly, which I have enjoyed of late. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, And I am all smiles at you. A lovely poem as only you can write. Sy |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now you know that is SO enticing to me up here right? I felt that you are I were just sauntering along, and of course you had all the answers to my questions. Can we go there too? Denise, next time - coming to see you and the crow! Lovely as usual and if people knew how quick you do these there would be a lot of open mouths   Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (10-15-2002 12:51 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Elizabeth, this is just beautiful, yay, I love it! Denise is such a special friend to us all as you are and I know she will always cherish this gift as Philadephia smiles with brotherly and sisterly love to us all! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You Both, 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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Opoetry4me Member
since 2002-10-11
Posts 126Dixon, Ky USA |
I've never been there, but would love to go right now.What a lovely piece.BRAVO!  Dara Beth |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You are so sweet, Elizabeth! This is lovely, thank you! I'm honored to be called your friend. Ya know? I'd love nothing more than to give you all a personal guided tour one of these days. There's something so special about touching history, feeling connected to it personally. Thank you again for the lovely poem, Elizabeth. It's something that I'll cherish forever.  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your kind remarks. I'm glad you liked the poem DEnise. It is meant to kind of intertwine you and the city as though the city is alive in you. Don't know if I achieved that, but all the same, both share a rare beauty. Thanks again for the raven. Forgot to meantion him. Love ya lots Liz |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, Lady Santos, you achieved the weave very well...it would be a delight to have a personally guided tour, not only by your pen, by but your poet, as well... Thank you for this treasure! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Miss Sunshine, you've warmed my day Liz |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
What more could one ask... Visiting Philadelphia with Elizabeth Santos.. showing Titia our country's history... seeing the 'Raven'.. Charles Dickens' personal desk... and having our very own reserved parking space right in the middle of that beautiful city... One could ask for a lunch date with Denise - That's what..  A great time was had by all - Thanks for the wonderful reminder, Liz - and for the superb company, Titia & Denise...  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
That was an anusual day, Nan. I miss you all and hoot, too. Lets do it again! Liz |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, yes, you achieved beautifully what you attempted to do! Thanks again for writing something so lovely for me! I'll treasure it always! Nan, we'll definitely do lunch next time. I'll make sure I have the day off and we can all go to the Second Street Tavern (on Second Street, of course!) that has been there since the Colonial days! How cool is that?! Then after some sight seeing we can hop on the bus and go to The Bard's, an authentic Irish restaurant at 21st and Walnut Sts. for dinner! There are pictures on the walls of all those legendary Irish poets too. Great atmosphere! Maybe the next poets get together can be in Philadelphia and everyone can come! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
WAIT FOR ME!!! if you're all going to lunch somewhere, I wanna be there too  Hi Liz, again you showed your mastership in poetry in this beautiful Philadelphia poem. I miss you and I miss the children's playhouse in the mornings, where I could sit and enjoy the quietness while smoking my cigarette. Hi Nan, hi Denise, miss you too Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Elizabeth, Nan and Titia, please email your mailing addresses to me at [email protected] as I have a little gift for each of you to commemorate your visit with the Raven! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this was a beautiful poem about a city I've never been to. It sounded like it's really nice, though. Sounds like you girls had a nice time, too. Thanks for sharing. Love To All, Ethel....garysgirl |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ethel, Thank you, yes it was a womderful time we had popping in on Denise at her job' at the Phila. Library.. This is the first time anyone said "Let's do lunch and Dinner!" I'm all for it. Glad you liked the poem, DEnise Thanks again, Ethel! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
A lovely tribute for a lovely person |
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