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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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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 |
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lacydee Member
since 2007-06-17
Posts 130Indiana |
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. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
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 |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
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 |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
So touching! I had to read it twice, not for further understanding, but to relish the beauty again. Rae |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
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. |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
This is what I call a good poem and very well composed. Tom Zart |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Just stopped by and read your poem once again. God bless. -Bob |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
An excellent read. Thank you, Melton |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
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 |
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carnyspook Junior Member
since 2008-01-26
Posts 15Kentucky, United States of America |
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 |
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Fareed Member
since 2008-02-08
Posts 75 |
Its so beautiful, so peaceful, so mature. |
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