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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Thousand Words A thousand words upon a page Can never quite amaze As a simple line of poetry, A lovely silken phrase A glittering field of fallen snow Can never mystify As a simple crystal snowflake That stays etched within the eye A universe of stars above Cannot evoke delight As a single candle glowing In the blackness of the night A book is like a treasure chest That opens up the mind A poem settles in the soul And stays the rest of time Elizabeth Santos |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is so beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true, so true Elizabeth! Beautifully penned! As for that snowflake, I'd much rather have IT than the combined 30 inches!  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Elizabeth, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, it is much more beautiful to cherish a star, a poem, a blessing one at a time instead of behold it all at once, then you can always ask for more and the many beauties bring many smiles! (kiss on cheek) This is breathtaking, sweet friend, I love it, this has my happy vote, 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So true Elizabeth...very very lovely. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This should be on the first page! I love it Liz. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I agree with Poet deVine! This should be on the first page. This is just beautiful. And, so true! [This message has been edited by SmartChick (02-23-2003 09:33 PM).] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
now, i can't say ditto!  (since sue has said it) but i was thinking to myself the exact same sentiments as i read this |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz..this is so appropriate for the book and something we can all relate to. Thanks for the weekend at your house, it was nice spending time with you |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Love this, Liz...a perfect choice for book submission. Hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Liz, I agree with the others.... should be on the first page of the book...  Hugs, Ethel |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Wonderful -- gets my vote! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Yep...I agree this should be one to open the book with. Lovely Lizzie...rhyme divine. oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Elizabeth - this reads with a nice rhythmn to it, nicely done... My vote for this... BC |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
poetry as it should be. Joyce |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 What a terrific entry Lady Santos. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Oh this is soooo perfect Liz.....that would be soooooo cool....wouldn't it????? THE FIRST PAGE!!!  OH YES!!!Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
yes... indeed a first page beauty... regards, sudhir |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Snowflakes?... Are you sure it's not a plethora of raindrops?... Either way, this is a wondrous poem that needs to grace the pages of reflections... and I'm with Ruth and Denise... Thank you for a lovely weekend, my lovely friend...  |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Beautiful! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Indeed it does. Simply beautiful Liz. You have my vote. Maree  |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Beautiful poem... “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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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Each and every one of you comments is so gracious, and I appreciate them very much. Thank you poet friends Liz |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I know I read this wonderous poem, but didn't realize it was a book submition. There is no poem of yours I would not vote for. Love |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
You will be famous, Liz, long after you're gone. This poem is one of the reasons why. You are often profound. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
A lovely testimony that less or fewer really is more. Very nice, Elizabeth. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, Longjhn and Chanson, Your words bring a smile Thank you very much Liz [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (02-24-2003 07:33 PM).] |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Beautiful Liz. Of course we expect such of you. JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Book to go! ~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Jamie, nice to hear from you Aries, Thanks! Nice comment! Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
How I love the way your mind works, Liz...snowflake/field of fallen snow...candle/star-filled sky...poem/thousands of words...that's beautiful - and you tie them all in to make an excellent poem....hail to the Queen! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
What an appropriate choice this poem is. A wonderful written tribute to poetry that would certainly make a great addition to any poetry book. Again, good choice. -Bob |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz--I have told you before, your poetry is beautiful because you are. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Another treat from your hand.....beautiful as always Charisma |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I can't imagine a better poem to open the book... this is beautiful. *S* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Love the ending Liz, so true. Nicely done. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Small and glittery like a melting snowflake. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Liz, so much truth in this piece and a poem that not only made me think, but inspired. Thank you for that, my friend. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Liz~ A lovely poem. Lets see,Perfect, Beautiful, Fantastic, The cream of the crop. What else can I say...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This was a gentle KISS of a poem. You Kept It Simple Sweetheart...There can be such beauty in simplicity. Lovely, Liz! Have a gloriously simplistic day and just be... Warm hugs, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-28-2003 09:45 AM).] |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Liz, I am so glad I did not miss reading this beautiful poem. Huggles, Marti |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked this |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
the power of poetry. . .and of words. . . wonderfully done my friend. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer, You make me feel like a queen. THank you Bob,I am so grateful for your comment, It is, in fact, a tribute to poetry Martie, Miss you, Thanks for the sweet words Charisma, You are so kind. Thanks suthrn, Thank you, dear Magnus, Glad you liked the last part. Thank you for reading and commenting bsquirrel, This one is short for me. Glad you enjoyed reading Auguste, As do all of your poems, my friend Paul Wilson, You have made me smile, NO need to say another word Linda, your words are so true. We often try to make our poems complicated. I appreciate your comment Marti, Thank you, look forward to seeing you in the fall vandana, You have a pretty smile, Thank you Sven, Thank you for finding this in the back somewhere. Your comments mean so much Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Came back for another visit... this is what it's all about. *S* Now if only I could cast another vote! LOL |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
suthern :well, depending in which county you live! (Sorry - bad joke) Thank you for reading again, dear. it's very nice to know. HUgs Liz |
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