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A Poet's Pen
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A Poet's Pen |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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 A Poet’s Pen So unreliable my closest friend A bane to all my thoughts, my poet pen Sometimes you flow like honey from the hive Sometimes you barely leave me here alive I walk in sorrow, you tread right behind I bask in sunshine, you fulfill my mind But sometimes mind and pen need time to cope And it is not a verse that gives me hope I’m sorry that I need to lay you down Until I get my feet back on the ground Just as you often brush my thoughts aside And let the fairest flower die inside Yet we still dwell beneath the selfsame roof And brilliant verses are the living proof Your ink is etched upon a foreign wall And others into minds that well recall But ink is just a liquid on the page As weak as I, when life has changed the stage I’ll wait a bit and let the flower grow Until your blackness turns a golden glow For life is not a smooth and even trail It leaves an empty line when feathers fail The quills that paint my soul in black and white Will polka dot the sky with stars of night Be with me in my empty days, I plea And soon you will outdo the honey bee Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (01-17-2003 12:51 PM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Elizabeth, this is so true, and you have written it beautifully....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, What you have written so far is far beyond the nearest star. And I will wait your newest pen wherever and when. Love Sy |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wonderfully done, great analysis of the poet's pen. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Liz... If your pen fails you - I PROMISE to send you a lifetime supply...  |
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Ada'doLisdo'ti Member
since 2002-12-10
Posts 123California |
Very buetiful....your pen will never let you down. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And considering my pens are getting absolutely no use (traded them for a paintbrush) I can send mine too LOL, but remember mine don't da dum too well! You are a whizkid with these m'friend. ~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~  [This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-17-2003 01:02 PM).] |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
exquisite and very ompressive a  aloha, Cher Poetry is: |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
fascinating write! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And if Nan runs out, just let me know... I'll send a gift card from Office Depot! This is beautiful, Elizabeth... and I enjoyed it very much. *S* |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful write...much enjoyed poetess Elizabeth. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
So deep and so touching. I hope all is well with you. I always wait for your brilliant work. Thank you for this and all you've shared. God bless and be with you. Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Elizabeth, this is sooooooooo beautifully heartfelt, sweet friend, and may all the honeybees of blessings come swarming out and buzz true music in your ears and heart! (sigh) God Bless You, swet friend, this is very honest and captivating, 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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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Even if you should lend me your pen My words wouldn't flow smoothly as yours Because my Elizabeth, great Poetess With all that ink I would make a mess  As usual you've penned a beauty here And such a lust for the mind to read When you take up your pen my dear Your ink turns to gold indeed  Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sweet Liz, if your pen won't work, I'll come to PA and you can dictate to me. You are such a gifted writer; please don't let that pen run dry. Hugs dear lady ... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Liz, for someone suffering from a muse that is on vacation....you have done exceedingly well with this poem. It is truly beautiful. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Now, who turned my arial font into calligraphy in keeping with the beautiful golden quill. THis time I think it was Nan. Thank you, dear friend for enhancing my poem with wonderful graphics. It makes the words sound better (Hehe) I appreciate all the wonderful and touching comments. Thank you passion friends for your kind words. It was you, Nan, wasn't it? Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nope  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Elizabeth~ Beautiful words from your pen. They are enhanced by your kind sharing heart dear friend. Thanks for sharing. That honey bee better watch out.LOL...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I walk in sorrow, you tread right behind I bask in sunshine, you fulfill my mind Your poetic pen flows ever so gracefully. This is beautiful and speaks kindly to and of the heart. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Mysteria is at it again! Beautiful poem, Elizabeth. But don't you ever lay that pen aside, ya hear me?! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I read this yesterday, and was so taken... that I had to wait until today to say thank you. |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Liz, This piece is stunning and yes so very true, my pen runs so very slow with but a mark on the white of white but as soon as I start dry to wait till some fleeting thought comes, yet nothing runs together or sence does it make. I have so very much missed you all, please be well. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Nan, my dear, thank you for the beautiful golden pen. I wish it were real. Thank you all for your lovely comments, Cerenty, so nice to see you, and also Dale and Rosemary, two of my favorite people. THanks to all, Liz |
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