Open Poetry #23 |
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Darkness |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania ![]() |
Darkness Silence is song to the lonely of heart Rose is a thorn that regret will impart Sky is unseen to the eyes looking down Small is the goblet where sorrow is drowned Silence is nothing but spirit’s sweet song A wound from a thorn helps the spirit grow strong The stars strung in phrases that are written for you Fill up your chalice with honey’s sweet dew A heart that is closed keeps its eyes on the ground A heart that is giving can never look down A poet in darkness sees soft lullabies And the splendor of roses when closing his eyes Elizabeth Santos Oct 25, 2002 |
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
![]() Fill up your chalice with honey’s sweet dew A heart that is closed keeps its eyes on the ground A heart that is giving can never look down ![]() These glimmer, Lady Santos.... |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this is so beautiful, as is all your poetry. Thanks so much for sharing them. I love them, Lady. Love To All, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (10-24-2002 10:26 AM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Good morning Liz....you have really outdone yourself with this beautiful poem. It was such a pleasure to read... 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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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know what...I am getting this done on a plaque and this will be the line that reminds me of you alway Liz, always ~ A wound from a thorn helps the spirit grow strong Do you have any idea how much you add to my life? No? Well if I could write you a sonnet I would tell you LOL. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Silence is golden, there's hope in a rose, we are beholden to words that you chose |
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Martie
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Posts 28049California |
Liz An extraordinary poem...beautiful, like you! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful, Liz...may you always see soft lullabys ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your use of alliteration added to the lilting cadence of this fine piece of writing. And you, dear Elizabeth, are one who can see the beauty of a rose even if your eyes were closed. ---Lovely Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (sigh) Know always that the rose will bloom for you and the thorn that may sting will be compensated with the perfume the dew and the soft rain provides in a gentle spring shower! (kiss on cheek) This is heartfelt, sweet friend, God Bless You, 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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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
It takes great courage and heart to get past the thorns and learn the lesson of the rose. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful peice of poetry! You are an inspiration and a blessing to this needy soul. Tammy |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A poet in darkness sees soft lullabies And the splendor of roses when closing his eyes You are the epitome of a true poet, Liz... Your poems are wonderfully soft lullabies, which ring of the truth ![]() Lyra |
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vandana![]()
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Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed ![]() |
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Sven![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
as I said before. . . it's wonderful to read poetry. . . ![]() ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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