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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2007-07-12 07:04 PM



POVERTY

Somewhere in a distant place
Despair has marked a mother’s face
Her sounds of weeping softly creep
Into the silence of my sleep

In what dark corner do you dwell?
What truth have you declined to tell?
Your endless fear and daily dread
Invade the comfort of my bed

How many days do you survive
Without the food to stay alive?
Your pain takes an eternal seat
Beside the table where I eat

What can I do? What can I say?
But fall upon my knees to pray
And there upon my carpet plea
That God erase your poverty

But God has aimed his sacred goal
At destitution of the soul
And you, my friend, have carved a space
To rest  your soul in heaven’s place

Your arms have stretched to lofty height
From depths of life’s most wretched plight
And you were first upon your knee
To pray for someone such as me

ELizabeth Santos

© Copyright 2007 Elizabeth Santos - All Rights Reserved
lacydee
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since 2007-06-17
Posts 130
Indiana
1 posted 2007-07-13 10:10 AM


This was so beautiful. I loved every word, rhymed so eloquently. Great job. Dee

as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joyce Johnson
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since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State
2 posted 2007-07-14 12:58 PM


I knew a treat was in store when I found your name in this forum.  I wasn't disappointed.  Thank you, Elizabeth for sharing your talent with us.  Joyce
Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
3 posted 2007-07-14 11:05 AM


Elizabeth,

A very touching poem. Your poem really does put the emphasis on the heart of the matter or on salvation and the heavenly rather than on the material and, WOW, what a beautiful beautiful vision (dream) and ending as the impoverished one for whom you pray prays for you.

Again, a very touching and beautifully written poem, thanks for sharing it with us, and God bless you.

-Bob

sandgrain
Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
4 posted 2007-07-15 04:12 PM


So touching!  I had to read it twice, not for further understanding, but to relish the beauty again.

   Rae

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184
Missouri
5 posted 2007-09-26 12:54 PM


Very lovely, deep and so true. There is the poverty of the soul as well as lack of food. God bless you and your writings.
Tom Zart
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since 2006-05-18
Posts 682

6 posted 2007-10-24 05:24 PM


This is what I call a good poem and very well composed.

Tom Zart

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
7 posted 2007-10-27 01:49 PM


Just stopped by and read your poem once again.   God bless.  -Bob
2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228
Mississippi coast
8 posted 2007-10-28 08:23 AM


An excellent read.
Thank you,
Melton

Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
9 posted 2007-10-29 06:42 PM


Yes, we should never forget that so many do not have enough to eat.
The world must awaken to Love and find solutions.
Your beautiful soul shines through your words, dear Elisabeth.
Love,
Margherita

carnyspook
Junior Member
since 2008-01-26
Posts 15
Kentucky, United States of America
10 posted 2008-01-26 03:49 PM


Yes you understand. We would like to see all the bad and lacking things in this life disappear, but we look at the physical and God looks at the spiritual. I think you captures the spiritual insight. thankyou
From a reborn hippie

Fareed
Member
since 2008-02-08
Posts 75

11 posted 2008-02-09 01:04 PM


Its so beautiful, so peaceful, so mature.
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