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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2005-05-17 05:48 AM

Snagged

Sharp Pyracantha thorns unseen
On reaching gnarled branch of green
Seemed resolute to catch my eye
And snagged my sleeve as I passed by

Then turning to release the hold
Of spiny hooks in cotton fold
My dire movements couldn’t untwist
Entangled spikes around my wrist

And then I saw, tucked in her care,
The reason she had held me there
If not for unrelenting thorn
I wouldn’t have noticed life’s unborn

For cradled deep within her breast
Three aqua jewels in downy nest
Protected by a prickly host
From hands that get a bit too close

The architect had placed it such
That I could see, but never touch

Elizabeth Santos

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

1 posted 2005-05-17 06:11 AM

What a joy to read this, this morning...

There are reasons for fire-thorns and frost
(frost is very heavy this morning, here in the mountains of Tioga county)

"The architect had placed it such
That I could see, but never touch"

I have to read poems such as this to remind myself that I do not have to know the reasons for all things...Neither the beauty of a birds egg, or the terror thoughts of frozen plants....all have hidden answers...

Your words have given me the little boost in faith that I needed this morning, to face what nature has given today and what it has taken away...

-----------ice/ford
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LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

2 posted 2005-05-17 07:26 AM

this was my first morning read, and overjoyed at seeing you in there again, posting, never a time upon reading you, I'm disappointed...much more, spiritually lifted and graced to have had the opportunity to spend a moment in your mind....a very beautiful one at that. Thank you Liz

Rick
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

3 posted 2005-05-17 09:10 AM

Dear Elizabeth, again a beautiful work of art, very much enjoyed my friend.

Sincerely
Rick
xx oo

Aleta
Member

since 2005-04-17

Posts 102
Louisiana

4 posted 2005-05-17 09:24 AM

This was delightful and picturesque, yet feeling the motion and surprise of what you saw. Enjoyed this read.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2005-05-17 10:05 AM

Isn't it amazing
how nature
protects its own?

Love this, Liz!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

6 posted 2005-05-17 11:22 AM

Liz....you are so lovely...and this poem is very special. Think what a wonderful world it would be, if everyone looked at things the way you do!

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

7 posted 2005-05-17 01:56 PM

Liz, this is a wonderful write!
Your imagery is impeccable as always.
Very much enjoyed the read and the lesson within.
Hugs~Nancy

Life is one great big canvas;
throw all the paint on it you can.
-Danny Kaye

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2005-05-18 09:22 PM

just wonderful!

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

9 posted 2005-05-19 10:47 AM

Elizabeth,
A touching poem of cannot touch.
Love Sy

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

10 posted 2005-05-19 01:06 PM

its your birthday today, so this goes back up to the top for everyone to enjoy

Thank you Liz for being you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

11 posted 2005-05-19 01:17 PM

This is wonderful!!

And a very happy birthday to you!!

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

12 posted 2005-05-19 01:59 PM

I never knew they came in purple too! Canadian ones are only yellow, orange or white. This plants berries make the most delicious jelly, do you make it?

Sweet Lizzie, you remind us all to take notice of the things around us, and respect their maker that is for sure.

Happy Birthday my dear friend, and here's to many, many more!

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