Open Poetry #24 |
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I Have Seen a Rose Awaken |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania ![]() |
I Have Seen a Rose Awaken ![]() I have seen a rose awaken in the warmth of morning hour Unwrapping velvet nighttime sheets that shield the fragile flower Unfolding in the misty dawn still in a veil of sleep Unraveling the coverlet of shadows dark and deep As little crystal beads of dew form on the velvet rose The sunbeams gently lifts her up from dreams of soft repose And slowly shed the tears of night, her silken pearly gown The petals that once hid her face, are now her crimson crown Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Nan (01-15-2003 09:58 AM).] |
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neveah5 Member
since 2002-11-22
Posts 197Ohio |
this is beautiful..paints a vivid picture |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Oh my. What a treasure you've shared with us. This is award-winning. Perfect poetry, so, so beautiful. One of your best. Enjoy thoroughly! Thank you, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
truly superb, impeccably woven! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Another epopee I see. Sy |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
the rose graphic pales next to the beauty of your words...such lovely imagery..such well crafted rhymes and word play. Wonderful to read you Poetess Liz. ![]() It's over long before her fall from grace, she's never been this far from safe. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a beautiful sight ey? and a beautiful poem! |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now just go look at you will ya! If that is not the prettiest thing I have seen today I don't know what is. You are definitely a rose within the thorns that pick me you know that right? ![]() |
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zenny Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 371Belgium |
beautifully described a wonderfull nature scene The greatest thing u'll ever learn |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
![]() Gosh Liz, this is so outstanding and how I am longing for Spring! Hugs, Marti |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And in this, a poet is born... truly, truly, a classic! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I have seen a gracious flower ever stretching toward the sun So determined in her journey not to fail nor be undone And despite the many obstacles she faces day to day She exudes a lovely fragrance blessing all who come her way. ~ You are one of the blessings in my life, Elizabeth. It is always a pleasure to be able to spend time with you. I enjoyed my time today with you and Christina. Thank you again for lunch. It was delicious! Talk to you soon! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
neveah, I appreciate your kind remarks, Thanks Nan, Yes, sweet lady, it iS very special because it touched YOU. Thank you And come on down here!! We've got a nice fire going! Pat, How nice of you to write such a lovely comment. THank you so much VAS, You have just described a spiders web, a perfect weave of nature.Thank you for your kind words Sy, I've stopped counting yours. You must have volumes Janet Marie.Your words make any poem worthwhile to write. Thank you for all your support passing shadows, I guess we'll have to wait a few months to see this sight in person. THanks! Mysteria, Now I'm just wondering who added the perfect rose to accompany my poem. It wouldn't happen to be you, by any chance, would it. Hey, did you notice , we are within 30 posts of each other.You sure did a lot in a short time. Thank you for the rose zenny, Your words are much appreciated, Thanks Marti, Thank you, dear Sunshine, Your words go right to my heart, Thank you Oh Denise, THank you!!1. What a beautiful verse!!. You bring me to tears. Thank you for participating in visit to the neurological center. Seems to me you came up with more answers than the doctors!. It was so much fun the three of us challenging windswept streets of Philadelphia, only to end up in a warm and cozy restaurant. Thanks for the memories LOve Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, and may this rose forever be worn as a tiara on your soul where the sunlight will never falter! (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, 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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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I did not put the rose, someone who is naughty but nice did it! I will give you a hint ~ she was the hostess with the mostest! She is sneaky too see ![]() |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, there's really nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. But, I do think this is absolutly beautiful. Roses are my favorite flowers. Thank you for the poem. ![]() And whoever did the rose, it's beautiful, too.. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
NOah, You wear the crown of a prince. THank you for your precious words Mysteria. Naughty, HUh? THen I've got to thank Man. THank ytou Nancy, for the rose forever awakening. It's beautiful. Gary's girl. You've already said what you thought you didn't need to and the words were very clear. THank you for your kind thoughts Liz |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Elizabeth~ This is absolutely perfect, and so beautiful. Your words reached in and touched my heart. Big hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The pleasure was mine, Elizabeth! Perhaps in the warmer weather we can do a bit of sight seeing! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Vicky, THank you!. I feel good when one of my poems touches someone in some way. Denise, I guess sightseeing's on the back burner! It's going down to 9 degrees in a few days! Brrrrrrr! |
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