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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2005-05-05 08:10 PM

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

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2005-05-05 09:09 PM

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?

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2005-05-05 09:23 PM

Oh, Elizabeth...this, I do!

Once again, a mighty force,
from our Lady Santos!

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

3 posted 2005-05-05 09:43 PM

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..

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2005-05-05 10:03 PM

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!!!!

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

5 posted 2005-05-06 01:55 AM

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~~
Paul

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

6 posted 2005-05-06 06:41 AM

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

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

7 posted 2005-05-06 06:52 AM

beautiful!

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

8 posted 2005-05-10 05:39 PM

Perfect Liz!

rosepetals25

Member Elite

since 2000-05-31

Posts 3076
PA

9 posted 2005-05-11 02:10 PM

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

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

10 posted 2005-05-12 01:41 AM

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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