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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Old Photographs This is your life, your ancestry, the ones who bravely came And carried to America your family’s given name The lady of a century past in pinafore of lace Has your smile cast within the shadows of her face Her eyes and mouth resemble yours, her laughter and her tears Have been recorded in your heart to last throughout the years Old photographs long overlooked, the binding thread of kin That weaves among these pages truly stirs the soul within Don’t throw away your history, don’t ever bury roots For they have given nourishment, and you have been the fruits They handed down a heritage of principles and truth That you have harbored in the heart and spirit of your youth Some things you do by nature without ever knowing why These are the lifelines of the past inscribed within your eye Some day your portrait will remain a symbol for a child Who’ll recognize her beauty in the shadow of your smile Elizabeth Santos |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Elizabeth! Thank goodness! I thought the boat was going to leave the pier and you hadn't made the gangplank... but now, now I can smile....  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Her eyes and mouth resemble yours, her laughter and her tears Have been recorded in your heart to last throughout the years Old photographs long overlooked, the binding thread of kin That weaves among these pages truly stirs the soul within ============================== It wouldnt be a true reflection of Passions with out Lady Santos in the book. So pleased to find a submission from our dear poetess of grace.  "Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky ... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sunshine I might be the last to board, but will never abandon ship Thank you Liz |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Liz - You are so incredible! I have yet to read anything you've written that has not left me in awe of your gifts. I have been gone a long, long time, so I was afraid you had left, too, and I wouldn't have the opportunity to read any more of your wonderful poetry. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah dear Elizabeth...I'm so pleased to see this beautiful piece here... And of course you have my vote! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Oh Elizabeth, this is so gorgeousd and true, sweet friend, a photograph will always consist of such a gorgeous smile and may your children and their children always see your smile and those who saw the Lady before you! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much, this has my vote! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May loven and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
You poem is a lovingly orchestrated scrapbook, keepsakes preserved and passed down through the age of time. Beautiful. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz, Never should a Passions book be published without your words gracing the pages. This is absolutely beautiful!! Voting right now, then I'll be on my way to see you, Denise, and Nan...can't wait!!! |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Liz, this is a keeper too.....LOVED IT!!!!! I also voted of course!!!! Bridgette  |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
All righty, I'm out of the shower... Had to use baby shampoo though..  ... Hurry up, hoot - We've gotta choose her second entry - We dun gud, eh?.. Loveya Liz..  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz..so good to read this wonderful poem...perfect for the book, I say! You are so beautiful! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'This is your life, your ancestry, the ones who bravely came And carried to America your family’s given name The lady of a century past in pinafore of lace Has your smile cast within the shadows of her face' I have those photos. And you're right...nothing could equal them. Great write Liz! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Liz, This is beautiful writing... wondering when you would come along... glad you did ... regards sudhir |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, If anyone should grace this book it should be you. Sy |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, I am so glad to see you here, so I could vote for you. I knew whatever you decided to submit would be beautiful....I wasn't wrong... Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Liked this very much. It's said if you want to know how a potential mate will look in the aging process look to her mother. I've recently seen an example where a sepia portrait from 3 generations ago held strong resemblance. As always, perfect cadence in your two tiered rhyme. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Wisdom. |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz... I really loved this one! You are so right.. pictures from the past are cherished and much loved by the generations that come after. I didn't have many pictures of my maternal grandfather, and I didn't understand when people told me I had the "McCoy" features.. but then I saw a picture of him and my age and we do share many of our looks. I hope my vote helps this get in the book! Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.--Jesus Christ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I am so grateful for all your lovely comments to this poem. I prepared albums for my four children including 5 generations and this poem was the preface to the books. I'm glad you liked it THank you Liz |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
LOL @ Nan...ya dun REAL good. Love this, Liz...it's perfect. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
One down and two to go, and an excellent first choice I must say. I am phoning to make sure that I get to vote too cause I can't be there darn it! Wait until I get to vote you guys, a kind of phone tabulation thingee. Is that tonight for number 2? Baby shampoo is wonderful stuff. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I wasn't sure what your submission choice would be... but I definitely approve. *G* I just wish I had such wealth to choose from! *S* This is wise advice, written beautifully. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is a perfect submission for the book Elizabeth. You have my vote. Maree |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
I pleasure to read (and vote )[This message has been edited by Essorant (02-21-2003 03:28 PM).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your response to this poem is heartfelt. Thank you all so very much. I had saved all the old negatives that nobody else wanted and today they are a treasure of the past that all the family wants to have, and what a great gift they make. It's a fun project that has so much meaning. THanks again for your comments Liz |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I was right all along...you are the Queen of Poetry Liz. AND I AM VERY JEALOUS, BECAUSE ALL MY FRIENDS WILL BE WITH YOU, I WANNA COME TOOOOOOOO Denise, Nan and Hoot, give this lady a load of knuffels from me Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
sooooooo good to see you here......always a pleasure to read your treats. ((hugs))) Charisma |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Gorgeous!!! Your poem has special meaning to me because my mother passed away when I was two years old, but even so, I need just look at the photographs of her and her little baby and know without any doubt that I am loved. Beautiful, beautiful writing my poet friend. -Bob |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Of course a poem of yours is beautiful and it should be in the book. Joyce |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Beautiful. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I only wish you'd run for President. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautiful, Liz... It's only fitting you should be included in the book....you ARE Passions!  |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I love this. I have all the family photos...my Mom passed them to me for safe keeping, knowing, I treasure them |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Elizabeth: Such a lovely and meaningful poem. Haven't seen any of yours for too long, but I only post at Corner Pub and Spiritual, so that's problably why. I too have made photo albums for all our children and placed as many old photographs as I could, in each one. I know they treasure them and it was a wonderful project. I am voting for this one but all of yours are outstanding. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (02-22-2003 01:53 AM).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful Liz, as always. |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
"Don’t throw away your history, don’t ever bury roots For they have given nourishment, and you have been the fruits" How very true... So often it is the past that gives us inspiration enough to go on. “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
A wonderful choice for submission, Liz ... this is beautiful throughout. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I suddenly have the overwhelming desire to go through my photograph albums! Wonderfully penned and filled with endearing sentiments. Warm hugs, Linda |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, dear poets for your support and inspiration.. Your response to this poem is very much appreciated Liz |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
"Some day your portrait will remain a symbol for a child Who’ll recognize her beauty in the shadow of your smile" very nice ELIZABETH...I so enjoyed this..I have a real passion for pictures! hugs, g |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Ah, Liz, every poem of yours is pure enchantment...and this one gave me shivers as just this morning i found my baby book and some old photos....You are a master poetess, my friend! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
DGvarner, THank you very much Ellie, THank you for your phone call this morning! It was such a nice surprise. Everyone's gone now, but we had a nice weekend Titia, please come back again! THank you again all for your comments. Each and every one is special Liz |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a must for the book! Charmingly beautiful, Elizabeth! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Made me think of a photograph I have of three of passions ladies--and the fourth who was the photographer. Beautiful Liz Hugs JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Some things you do by nature without ever knowing why These are the lifelines of the past inscribed within your eye Indeed, i'm becoming to realise this truth for myself |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Elizabeth~ This is enjoyable reading at it's best. Thanks for sharing and i'm sure your children loved it...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Can't give you another vote Liz, but how bout a boost up for this gem of a poem? |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
My heritage is very important to me. I'm so proud of it. This poem ought to be posted in a scrapbook. Very well done.  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
tHank you all very much for your comments. Everyone who has seen an old album can relate to the feeling of wanting to know the lives behind the faces. WE see the family traits, but not the similarities in other ways. I'm very consciencious (?) of my past THank you liz |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Absolutely beautiful. |
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*Belabebeautiful*
since 2003-01-03
Posts 696washington, USA |
This poem touched me in a way few other do, I cannot begin to express the feelings that I have directed at this poem it gave me a sense of warm fuzzy goodness. I have often looked upon the faces of those gone before me and found myself lurking within there depths...Beautifully written, this book would be incomplete without this. ~Live and Laugh~ People always ask me why I don't look toward my future I tell them to many interesting things are happening today. |
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