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Paper Valentine
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Paper Valentine |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Paper Valentine You handed me a paper heart The edges lined with lace And "I Love You" was flushed in red Across your timid face Today I hold this simple heart A handmade valentine With letters written carefully "I hope you will be mine" Who'd ever guess that love was born Within a childhood tear Or fingers would some day retrace The letters bold and clear I kept the valentine for years. And when I was your bride I pulled it out and showed the world With all my joy and pride For many years we've laughed at how Our friendship had begun And still this paper valentine's The greatest gift I've won Then life took turns and you one day Abruptly would depart But I have kept within my hold The precious paper heart You gave your heart completely To the one love of your life For it was I, the Valentine The lover and the wife But she who took you from me Had a power beyond my means So swiftly you were taken from My most desirous dreams She cannot ever have your heart It still remains with me The cruel disease, she took your life And set your spirit free You handed me a paper heart With lace around the edge And on this day of Valentines I still recall my pledge I said "I'll always love you" Very early in my youth Who would have guessed these simple words Would some day be the truth Elizabeth Santos Feb 14, 2003 |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, You are a true poetest. Pure poetry. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
The sweet sincerity of this was hard to resist, believe me...I tried.  |
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VBallNut Member
since 2003-02-12
Posts 60Virginia, USA |
Simply beautiful! Brings tears to my eyes. I'm new to the forum and I will definitely look for more of your work in the future! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I literally have a lump in my throat...I was so moved by your message--and your impeccable poetic talent! Warm hugs and boxes and boxes of candy hearts, Linda |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
A most touching heartfelt write, Elizabeth...thank you for sharing this with us on Valentine's Day.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My throat is tight and tears threaten... this is so very beautiful and touching... your tale of such a special paper valentine is pure gold. *S* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy,Thank you master poet, jou've brought joy to the forum today, as you do every day Duncan, Don't resist-just read. Thank you so much V-ball, Thank you for your comments. And welcome to passions. I hope you enjoy the forum Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Linda, thank you for the cany hearts. I love them. I'm glad you liked the poem Scorpio, THank you for your kind comment Ruth, You are very sentimental, and I love that aboout you. THank you, dear for your tear filled comments. Valentine HUgs LIz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 I have no paper valentine and know I won't replace the love you had for Tony I see always on your face. But will you hold my hand on Valentine's Day my friend? I want to tell you from my heart I'm your friend until the end. ~* Happy Valentine's Day Lizzie *~ hartje.gif) |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Elizabeth...if I blink now..the tears will spill all over my keyboard. This is so achingly beautiful..but much enjoyed. ~Be well..Love and Hugs, Nancy! ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
How sadly beautiful |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Mysteria, Pass that box of tissues over here. What a true friend you have been. Thank you, dear, for this loving poem. I treasure it. NOah, WOW, looks like Christmas! You are dazzling the forum today with your beautiful graphics. Thank you, dear friend for your wonderful response. Nancy, Awww, it's nice to know I've touched your heart. Thank you so very much for your dear words Ruth, THank you, sweetie Gosh, I sure hope it doesn't snow next week! If it does, we'll just do it again. But I'm thinking positive and so i'll see you soon. My e-mail is out until I call Nan and see if she can help me out of this mess I've made with my settings. Then I'll write you again Hugs Liz N |
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sellout007 Member
since 2003-02-14
Posts 108Suburbs of Chicago, IL |
All that i can say is that one day i hope someone will have that much love for me. That is the greatest gift one could ever recieve. A dream is but a dream, you can wake up. Reality is ultimate, and those who share it with us are far more important than anything we could remember, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
sellout, I, too wish that for you. Thank you for responding to this poem LIz |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, this touched my heart so deeply that I don't know if I can hold back the tears. It is so loving and sweet, and it was so courageous of you to share this with all of us. I hope that one day I will be able to write about the sad times in my past life. Some say that is a good way for healing of the scars to take place. . . . The reason I write, most of the time, about my Love is because the other hurts so much it depresses me too bad to write about it. He is the only really happy part of my life, now, so I try really hard to think of him all the time. I know that one day, I will have to quit pushing those other things that make me so unhappy back in my mind..... . . Well, friend, I really didn't mean to say all that on the thread of your poem, but it just came tumbling out, I guess..... |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Liz, this is such a sweet a lovely story. It's nice to see a post by you this Valentines Day. God bless! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Elizabeth, you have outdone yourself again. This is the most beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing this special gift. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
My dear Liz, As if I don't have enough tears of my own, I now add yours with mine. This is truly and honestly a delightful and heartfelt poem. You are such a gifted writer with a heart as big as the state of PA. Luvs and hugs, Marti |
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