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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2003-02-09 08:57 AM

Within Each Tear

There is a name within each tear
There is a pain or tender fear
And every droplet from the eye
Awaits a bit before you cry

For it was trembling deep within
And vacillating on the rim
Of sorrow’s chalice full and sore
From which the teardrops begged to pour

There is a joy within each tear
From yesterday’s most distant year
A joy so deep it carved a place
For sorrows tears to fill the space

In every drop the bitter feel
The salty taste of what was real
A joy remembered, pain renewed
Forgotten kiss, a portrait viewed

A wellspring filled with tears of strife
Primed every day by living life
A tear for love, a tear for pain
Sweet sound of softest midnight rain

A teardrop on a pillow shed
One for the live, one for the dead
Not every teardrop is the same
But in each one there is a name

Elizabeth Santos

Ericc
Member Elite

since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

1 posted 2003-02-09 09:05 AM

Oh...this is beautiful.
Eric

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

2 posted 2003-02-09 09:10 AM

and this, this beautiful piece just made me burst to tears.
Though it seems alot of things are doing that today. But its beautiful... more than I can say right now.

Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2003-02-09 09:13 AM

What an excellent read my friend. Exceptional. ThisDiamond

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2003-02-09 09:19 AM

Elizabeth,
All you write is epopees
That's all my heart and eyes can see. Sy

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

5 posted 2003-02-09 09:37 AM

Elizabeth,

So many beautiful lines, but one of my favorites is:

"sweet sound of softness midnight rain"

Enjoyed greatly, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-02-09 09:40 AM

Oh Elizabeth...this is breathtaking!
What a beautiful morning read...
a name for each teardrop...amazing.
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

7 posted 2003-02-09 10:04 AM

Enjoyed the contrasts..and yes there are tears for many reasons, each having a name.

M

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2003-02-09 10:37 AM

Liz, this is beautiful. I was going to say what Maureen said...
each teardrop does have a name...and a story behind it....

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

9 posted 2003-02-09 07:20 PM

They each contain a name, so true. So beautifully expressed, Elizabeth, as always!

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

10 posted 2003-02-10 03:03 AM

just beautiful! love the ending, perfect!

[This message has been edited by passing shadows (02-10-2003 03:04 AM).]

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

11 posted 2003-02-10 11:48 AM

So right you are dear lady Liz and so beautiful you've put it to words.

You are my Queen of poetry
I think that way each time I see
The beautiful lines you write in blue
My Queen of Poetry Liz, that's you

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

12 posted 2003-02-10 12:00 PM

Beautiful.

Susan C.

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