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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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 ~* Decision *~ © Elizabeth Santos 12/2002 A little snowflake landed near And melted to a silent tear So perfect was the star of lace That only eye could well embrace And hold the vision deep and dear A candle flickered in the hall A light of beauty, yet so small It lit the night and shed its glow Upon a window pane of snow And make each flake dissolve and fall Should I remove the candle’s flame From near the crystal window pane To stop the flakes in icy melt And darken all the joy I felt, Or let the wick of warmth remain? A flickering glance is all I see As fire consumes each doily Without the candle’s ivory glow I would not have a flake of snow Etched in my eye eternally To let them melt, or let them free These icy stars that rapture me I think I’ll let the candle burn And melt the lace as moments turn And then snuff out the ecstasy ~*~ [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (12-16-2002 01:16 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
tough choice...I can't decide either... a great write, wasn't expecting anthing like this by the title, and i was very pleased |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this was very good. A lot of different thoughts came to mind while I was reading it. Thank you for sharing.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Elizabeth - soft and lovely imagery here. Enjoyed. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) You always write so beautifully, sweet friend, yes, and may the snowflakes always kiss your heart with gentle smiles! (kiss on cheek) I love this, 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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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, As lovely as the snow flake. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
The soft glow of one candle illuminating each lace patterned snowflake on the window is a beautiful image, Elizabeth... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What an incredible final verse! You will never be a flake, Liz  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, Liz...this has to be a truly tough choice....keep the warmth, give up the beauty....or vice versa.... Beautifully written....yes indeed.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So very delicate and beautiful Liz. Much enjoyed. ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
No two smowflakes are alike... and there will never be another Liz....  ~ hugs to a true originalLyra |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
trust you to get the best of both worlds. Oh lady this was simply a stunning piece of work. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
WEll, it looks the the Christmas angel has visited my poem and left the beautiful graphics to enhance my words. Thank you Sharon. It is beautiful, and than you all for your very kind remarks. HUgs and HUGS Liz |
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