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Looking Up to her Balcony ( For Marti)
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Looking Up to her Balcony ( For Marti) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Looking Up to Her Balcony Phrases lean into my face Like diamonds in a sparkling row Too humble am I to embrace So sumptuous the radiant glow The drizzling words like honey’s pour Aren’t meant for me to touch or taste The best that I am hoping for Is just the gift of eye’s embrace The moon and star I cannot claim She’s cupped them in her poet hand Anointing a more worthy name Than any yet bestowed by man I must relinquish poetry’s pen To one whose words I cannot touch I only know my spirit mends With verses that evoke so much More radiant the skies become More delicate a feathered leaf The finely sifted words that come Are powerful, yet sweetly sung I cannot reach her moon of lime Nor stand upon her balcony I cannot reach this brilliant mind Whose phrases stir the soul of me So humbly her words unfurled In sway of palm and red of eye Her heart left footprints on the world In phrases of a lullaby In awe of your poem, Marti You are the best Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, our Marti truly is gifted, and this is a wonderful tribute to her, Lady Santos. I do so enjoy when one poet tips his/her quill to another...thank you! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, yay, Marti is such a delightful loving friend and talented poet and I am so happy to know her and the loving spirit she shares with all! (kiss on cheek) You both are wonderful poets who shine like gold, sweet frend, this is a fabulous tribute, 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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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Such a beautiful piece, in response to the visuals evoked from Martie's wonderfully descriptive poem Liz. You have captured, so perfectly, the sentiments I felt as well, upon reading her lovely words.  Been missing you, my sister-friend ... I hope all is well? Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine, I cannot write an adequate tribute to Marti, but this poem was how I felt after reading her poem this morning. I'm sure many feel the same way Thanks you, Karelea for your kind words Noah, Thank you for your response. I know that you admire Marti's work also. I don't know if she knows how how much respect she has drawn from so many. Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well now...if you didn't almost make me cry with this one. I think if anyone were to write a poem about Martie it would have to be you! She is incredible but you have put that into something tangible I can read again and again, well done and I tip my quill to you both. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Kit, Your words warm my heart. I know that you would feel the same way I do about Marti's talent .I have not been around much on the forum due to many things that are going on. Some day I will be posting more often . The poem I wrote for you in Cape Cod is among my favorites. It is a picture of exactly what I saw. Miss you, dear.We will meet again Hugs to my kid sister Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sharon, What a pleasant and heartfelt response to this poem. It's not easy to capture Marti in words. She's so different from anyone else in her style and it simply blows my mind. How about joining me, dear, in a drink with a twist of lime! Over at St Peters Village! I hope you will come back Lots of hugs Liz |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this is a wonderful tribute to your sweet friend, Marti. I think she's a wonderfully talented lady, too, as you are also. You said so well the way I feel about both of you when you wrote: "To one whose words I cannot touch I only know my spirit mends With verses that evode so much..." Thanks to all of you sweet, talented, loving poets for sharing. Love to All, Ethel...garysgirl |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
*sigh* Miss reading here...miss reading you. lovely work, and I can see how its grown so much. "two hearts will build the foundation for one point of light |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ethel, Thank you for your lovely comments. I know Marti will be warmed by your remarks as I am Thanks Temptress, Thank you, Very kind remarks Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Liz My friend, how you have touched me with this beatuiful poem. I am at a loss for words to say the warm place in my heart you give...thank you. You are an extraordinary poet because of your beauiful spirit. Much love to you!!  and thank you too, all those who have left such sweet and loving replies to this poem. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
"So humbly her words unfurled In sway of palm and red of eye Her heart left footprints on the world In phrases of a lullaby" You obviously know our dear Martie well, else you couldn't describe her so eloquently. She's a gift in both words and friendship. Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Liz. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
How very very beautiful Liz! We all love Martie's poetry so much.. She has a very unique and wonderful style. This is a very beautifully penned tribute. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, A wonderful write "Her heart left footprints on the world In phrases of a lullaby." |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Auguste, I have know Marti for years on the forum and met her personally in California, which was a wonderful experience, and will be seeing her again in the not too distant future. Thanks fir your kind words Enchantress, Marti's work is quite exceptional, looks loke every one agrees. Thank you. Sy, I know how much you admire Marti from your responses. In person she is as wonderful as her poetry. Thank you, dear Liz |
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