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Turn Into the Wind
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Turn Into the Wind |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Turn Into the Wind Turn your face into the wind! Allow the gale to snuff a moment’s breath and force your eyelids blinded shut. Then turn and gasp for life but only after having known the force of nature, that in a second split in two could douse a life, that in a gusty whim could stifle a lifelong dream, that in a half note of music could silence your finest hymn. Turn your face into the wild wind! Let it ruffle your hair and the core of your spirit! Let it bend your body and your arrogance! Then turn away and breathe again slow breaths of humility. For these black rolling clouds that cast shadows on your face, also bring life giving waters. Bow in gratefulness to the wind and to the storm for they are the breath and the voice of God Elizabeth Santos |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
They certainly are and thanks for the reminder. This was a lovely poem in true Santos form. Liz - now will you send me your email address pahleeze?  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, Elizabeth...this, I do! Once again, a mighty force, from our Lady Santos! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
OK - This timing is good... I just spent some very special time dancing to the music (that old time rock'n'roll) all around the living room (on top of the furniture... around the dining room.. through the kitchen...) with my kids & munchkins... What fun!!! Thank you, dear lady..  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, dear friend...it is so good to see you posting!! I have turned my face to wind and rain today...and the feeling is like you said. I have always loved wind! Love you too!!!! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Elizabeth...Beautiful words and yes it only takes an instant for our lives too forever change. Thanks for sharing...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Dear Liz, Hello, how are you doing? Hope all went perfectly for you and yours last weekend, can't wait to hear. this part... but only after having known the force of nature, that in a second split in two could douse a life, that in a gusty whim could stifle a lifelong dream, that in a half note of music could silence your finest hymn. reminding me, how fragile yet, signficant life is...in that moments time, is when all the material things of the world mean nothing, and all we have gathered close to the hearts of others, in consideration, understanding bringing them peace, hope and above all, love....is when the final moment brings a wealth of harvest. And you Lady have touched everyone who knows you, in that way. I have missed reading you and hope you do continue to post your generous songs of admiration and respect towards life and it's people. You have touched my heart with this beauty, many many thanks. Hugs to you and yours |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautiful! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Perfect Liz! |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Very much enjoyed! You always have such an amazing way with words1 Tara "There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness." -Friedrich Nietzsche |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
that in a half note of music could silence your finest hymn. The forces of our inner storms often go unheard and yet your poem reinforces our finest moments, as they were meant to be. Thank you for this, Elizabeth~ |
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