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Oh Death, Be Kind
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Oh Death, Be Kind |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Oh Death, Be Kind It seems that death is taking hold Disease has rung it’s final toll And now is measured into time The life and love that has been mine Too weak the lungs inside of me To make a final tender plea But as I take my final breath I will beseech just one request A silent whisper of a song I’ve sung in illness all along And heard in dream’s eternity Oh death, will you be kind to me Just as my life was well fulfilled With love and joy my furrows tilled With pain, the hardships I endured In time the spirit fully cured I know of life but not of death And as I take each labored breath I think my eyes will still have sight Though closed forever, void of life For death has never threatened me With absence of a life to be I only wish the sound would stop The ticking of life’s timeless clock I beg you, death, be kind to me And let my eyes from heaven see The sweet bequest that I’ve bestowed To those a treasure I have owed The woods and stream, the birds and fowl The things that I am leaving now To you, my loved ones, I bequeath The stars and all that’s underneath May you see flowers and nighttime skies As viewed in life from poet eyes Let nature in your vision dwell It’s splendor’s filling spirit’s well Oh, death be kind to this one soul And let me know their lives are whole Elizabeth Santos |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Liz - This poem is magnificent... I'll call you tonight, my dear friend...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
One can only pray that Death comes with some peace - we will not all so fortunate, but when that day comes [and it's a way off m'dear] I will pray that it is as peaceful as this poem, Lady Santos... now take good care of yourself. I'm looking forward to your Christmas poems... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Liz, this is so beautiful. I hope you are okay! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
a very lovely write as only you know how to do...from beginning to end Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving, Liz. hugsss maureen |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Liz, This poem touches my heart. I am near tears. There is just nothing I can say. You have my prayers. ... and they sent him home happy ... one hundred percent. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) And you shall know of death the day you accept when it comes, sweet friend, until then, never question death and live...live with all your heart as life is only temporary! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, I send many angel hugs of warmth 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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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Liz, you have enriched the lives of everyone who has been privileged to read your poetry....and there are still poems to be written by your hand...and I will be here to read them. Do not go gently..... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
... May I echo Balladeer...dear sweet Liz? I am afraid I am too choked up to say more at this moment. ~Hugs and have a blessed Thanksgiving~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Liz...you are such a special person and poet..your spirit fresh and clear, your voice like the wind. I hope this poem doesn't reflect your current situation. Sending you hugs and love, dear friend. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
How well you touch our lives, Elizabeth...and how fortunate that my own Grandmother bears your name, and lives into her 90th year and beyond! I am looking forward to meeting you... our names shall twine a song... [This message has been edited by Lady In White (11-27-2002 11:58 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Liz, Such grace and dignity are not bestowed on all. But when seen effects all who are blessed to read. You craft your words as well as you have crafted your life. Peace and courage appear to be your gift already shared with those who need an additional portion. Bless you kind friend. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A beautiful song written to the way of all creatures. Always have livened my writing with the spirit that you teach. Thank you Liz. Happy Holidays. ThisDiamond |
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angsana Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 77 |
A lot of meaningful thoughts shared here..I'm sure I'll have similar thoughts when faced with challenges of death. angsana |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
GEEZ Liz! Wrung every darn emotion out of me and now I am so drained I don't think I am able to finish my ice cream  Oh brother, this IS the best one yet my friend, the best yet! Your vintage suits you and trust me if I could be anywhere tomorrow it would be sitting at your table. I will be thinking of you all in my heart. Too late to call tonight will try tomorrow. This was sheer perfection when you get my emotions going and YOU know that! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Looks like you wrenched a few hearts here, Liz... I'm glad I had a chance to talk to you and that all's well with you and yours... Have a wonderful Thanksgiving feast today... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Liz this is poignant and beautiful and I am glad that Nan left the note that all was well. Stunning write dear. May you and yours have a blessed day! |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
A sort of peace in this acceptance of life's inevitable end. Enjoyed |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This poem is not about me, but rather about what I would want to say if I were near death, which I am not. I know sometimes we write about notions and the reader interprets it as fact, and I apologize to those of you who thought this was true. I should have put a footnote there. At any rate I am very grateful for all the many kind comments to this poem and for your caring hearts. I hope you all enjoyed THanksgiving as much as I have Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LovelyLizzyLady~ Thanksgiving brought me your lovely reply to my e-mail ...  Lovely thoughts dearest one~ *Huglets* from the South~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Whew! I can't tell you how relieved I was when I read your reply saying that this was not about you! Now that that is out of the way, --I must tell you that this is one incredibly fine piece of writing!--and the sentiments were full of grace and acceptance of life's inevitable end. This is most definitely another keepsake piece of poetry for me by the illustrious poetess, Elizabeth Santos! ~ Keep well and keep writing! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
....saved! Sorry that I had to pop back in again! If I don't save at the beginning of my replies, I forget to do it! Such was the case when I posted my previous reply to this wonderful poem. Linda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Darn it, I am supposed to be extremely happy after learning that you are well... I am, I think....But this poem really tugged heavily upon my soul....Not just what I thought it was saying, but the sheer beauty, tenderness and emotion of it as well... Yes Liz, this is by far one, if not the best, of your poems... |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
hugs you... one thing i think you don't need to worry about when that time comes... whether or not you have lived. peace |
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Riley
since 2002-07-18
Posts 1038in the pouring rain |
I am shaking...this is maginificent ( sp ) Riley Morning mist clings to my face, and my soul opens up to you...... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You know of course I read this, but it was so sad I could not comment. The work itself is a classic but I could not face these circumstances. Stay well and write of delight. Love Sy |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, as I'm writing this reply, I'm completely in awe of the talents you possess. My dear friend, until I read your comment to the first few replies, I also thought that this was about you. You have that ability to just pull the reader into the very essence of your writings. Every single piece of your poetry that I've read does that to me, as well as every other reader of yours, I'm sure. You are simply amazing, sweet Liz. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poetry with all of us here.  "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (11-29-2002 10:37 AM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Liz, may you continue to be surrounded by those who love and adore you and may they bring you peace and joy. You are in my prayers dearest lady for God's angels be with you throughout the day and night. Blessings and special hugs, Marti |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Earth Angel, Sorry you thought this was true, and I appreciate your caring remarks jst as all who have responded. I'm glad that you liked the poem Magnus, thank you for your comments. Very much appreciated Christopher, You have just generated a new poem Thank you Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (11-30-2002 09:50 AM).] |
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