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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Secrets My mirror is the hills and trees An image marked by changing leaves It dances in a sudden breeze It is my soul the branches seize The trees are like a second skin They shield the sorrow held within The woods are thick, the heart is thin And harbored by embracing limb My words are echoes to be heard By earth and moss and perching bird And only feelings less absurd Are conjured up for written word I am an island in this place No lover’s losses must I face Protectedby a spider’s lace And rabbit foot on wild chase Whoever dares to take a look At visions lulling by a brook Will see the wonders that I took And harvested in poet’s book The mirror is the written page Reflecting thoughts that I engage And with the turning of each age Are forest secrets I have saved No one will take an autumn breath Or read these words before my death Of wooded hills and volume’s breadth I am at peace within their depth Elizabeth Santos |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Peace...what more could we ask for? Enjoyed this easy read. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
quote: This carries such an old world timeliness with it, Lady Santos...I would see this framed, and hung where it could be enjoyed, for it's universal appeal. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...I love this, the peaceful beauty of it speaks of how I see you.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I have a personal feeling here, I have secrets, and words that no one will read...and I really enjoyed the depth of this write, very much. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Elizabeth, this is so beautiful, sweet friend, nature and earth holds so many secrets so intimate and so golden yet so grand! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, yay, 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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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
beautifully done... I enjoyed |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
I would like to know the secret and enjoyed the poem very much. etoodog |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your walks in nature really do fill up your beautiful soul and you turn these wonderful images and thoughts into such lovely poetry! hugs, Linda |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Enjoyed this a great deal. It is beautiful and peaceful. Thank you. Warm regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Exquisite... Thank you PoetFriendElizabeth for this treat of a read for me tonite... HugsNsmiles2uAlways *~coco~* |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Quite a challenge you set for yourself here, Elizabeth! A lovely poem. Cor |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I have a feeling you would be peaceful in any surroundings, Elizabeth. This is soooooo lovely! I've read it over and over, it has such a soothing effect! |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Liz, this was so splendid. Your words just flow. You are so talented dear lady. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
you are an island of heart and introspection... and i really liked this easy rhyme of nature's mind.  |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Well done. "It dances in a sudden breeze It is my soul the branches seize" Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Elizabeth~ Lovely as always, my friend. I agree with Martie...you've painted a picture of 'you', and it's a masterpiece. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, Vicky for finding this poem hidden away from last month. It slipped so quickly by and now I find all the beautiful comments. Thank you all for your kind remarks and Vicky for digging up fly away poems I am very appreciative Liz |
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