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This is for a friend
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This is for a friend |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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To a Friend Please touch me with your pain, my friend And let me feel the ache Dig up the earth of sorrow’s field And share the season’s fate Spread out the seeds of your despair In shadows of life's trough And spread your grief like painted strokes Upon my furrowed brow Please place your tears within my eyes And let me cry a few You’ve pain enough for both of us And tears enough for two Sometimes the sky is much too dark And burdens are too great Please let me breath your sighs, my friend And carry half your weight I cannot walk your path, you say I cannot feel your pain Nor can I understand the way that Scars of life remain You say it is enough to know How much I really care And comfort of the spirit is A friend who’s always there I am here Liz |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
My, the compassion in this loving write is most moving. Hugs -- Susan The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
And it truly helps. You are the best. A wonderful write. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...I love you!  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
a very compassionate gift; thanks for sharing |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Lizzie, you are good and in so many way. Nice to know you mean all you say, m'friend as that is the most heart-warming poem for "a friend" in need, who will be warmed to the core with your sweet soul. You have that way about you, but have to tell you this time you did make me cry with your kindness. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
If we each had someone who cared for us this way...and expressed it so well....if only. But one who needs it now does have you, and that's an example for all of us. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The very definition of friendship... written so beautifully. *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Beautiful. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
lucky friend you have, to have you as a friend |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
And comfort of the spirit is A friend who’s always there yes oh yes they are, lucky to have you My oh my what glorious words of gift and compassion. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Besides being a wonderful poet, you really are a good person. Thank you for sharing this with us. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
In my opinion: you are already doing that all your life Elizabeth, being a friend, carrying burdens, easing pains of people you care about. I'll be here to carry yours my friend You may lean upon my shoulder When the burden has become too heavy But I too, am getting a bit older  You have a heart so full of joy Your sweet spirit will never die You will always be the Queen Because your words are telling why Hugs, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You're a good friend, Lady Santos... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you al;l so much for your comments and Titia, what a lovely response. I still look back on your visit with fond remembrance and we still talk of your times alone in the playhouse. THanks Liz |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Reading this meant a lot at this time. It can be hard to carry another's burden, but we can always try.  ~sky So you go and make it happen |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I guess I was moving when you posted this gem... This is a wonderful gift to and from wonderful friends... Love ya, Liz...:loveyaa; |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
This is really beautiful.. and more.. what a friend your friend has.. how fortunate... it does mean something, you know, when someone tells you I don't know or understand your pain, but I wish I could share the burden of it just for a while... lovely Pepper |
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