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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2005-09-16 02:17 AM

I cannot fight a silent enemy
For it has clipped my feathered wings
And I’m a bird who cannot fly, but only sings

I do not dream just any dream
But only of the loftiest of stars
And soar far, far beyond the radiance of Mars

I will not die just any death
And knowing moments to be few
I do not live as other sparrows do

Elizabeth Santos

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2005-09-16 02:35 AM

I will not die just any death
And knowing moments to be few
I do not live as other sparrows do

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I apologize for not being here much or replying to your poetry, Liz.
Your writing graces my eyes, and is so very lovely.

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

2 posted 2005-09-16 08:02 AM

Perhaps you're really a swan, my friend. The lovely swan spends most of her time sitting and looking absolutely gorgeous upon the water - oftentimes tending her fledgling flock. When she decides to take flight, however - She's a sight to behold. Her wingspan is about 6 feet across and her grace is unsurpassed. She doesn't live like a sparrow either...

Angelheart
Senior Member

since 2005-09-08

Posts 754
Jacksonville,FL USA

3 posted 2005-09-16 08:07 AM

----Elizabeth----
This is well written.. be who you are and follow each day and it will guide you in all of the right directions... Thanks for sharing this piece

Love your Poetry in this

Poetry can get you very far
-Laura

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2005-09-16 12:43 PM

Listen to our Nanners lady - you are indeed a beautiful

to be looked at, so slow down, enjoy the view, and don't make me come down there and sit on you to rest.

We are all getting older and I too (yes Mz. Energy even) is slowing down, and I don't fight it. Naps are turning out to be a very good thing.

Love you m'friend.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2005-09-16 12:47 PM

Liz

"I will not die just any death
And knowing moments to be few
I do not live as other sparrows do"

No, because you are not a sparrow, or just any anything. You, my friend, are very special! And you fly with ease, wherever you please!

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

6 posted 2005-09-16 01:25 PM

I will not die just any death
And knowing moments to be few
I do not live as other sparrows do

You certainly do not...your a rare find, who graces and blesses all who are lucky enough to know you...
your a breath of fresh air...elegant, talented, artistic...yes my dear, when God created you, he had special plans...there is no other woman on the face of this earth as beautiful as you are...

Hugs & many thanks for your articulative embraces.

sweetpoetess
Member

since 2005-02-27

Posts 428
Florida

7 posted 2005-09-16 01:26 PM

This is very beautifully written. I really liked the emotion in this poem.

Poetry is beauty in words.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

8 posted 2005-09-16 02:55 PM

Elizabeth,
If you love like a dove
Who need to fly.

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

9 posted 2005-09-16 04:49 PM

Hi Elizabeth! It is good to see you here, posting another one of your lovely poems. Hope you are doing okay.

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

10 posted 2005-09-16 07:20 PM

Beautiful and graceful....just like you Elizabeth

hugs

Mxx

~i want for myself your trembling~

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

11 posted 2005-09-16 10:20 PM

Liz ... hi! This is such a lovely poem. You know, I just couldn't help but think that it is perfectly written for women suffering from breast cancer. This is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and your poem is an inspiration.

I am also made to think of our dear White Dove.

... jo

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

12 posted 2005-09-16 10:30 PM

I love Nan's response~~~no one can say it better.

hugs
M

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

13 posted 2005-09-16 11:10 PM

Oh, you fly, m'lady....I've seen you. You may be only a sparrow but your poetry produces swallows

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

14 posted 2005-09-17 08:11 AM

Clipped wings or not, your songs are beautiful, the words fly high, have strength enough and grace to knock down any door, on any cage that might entrap you...Your spirit soars in your poems, although at times it might feel resistance on the walls of the time tunnel...

enjoyed this poem
---------ice
><>

Rick
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

15 posted 2005-09-17 08:27 AM

Elizabeth, this is sad my friend yet enjoyed for being yours, thank you for sharing and take care.

Sincerely
Rick

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

16 posted 2005-10-05 01:47 PM

When I think of you, I think of grace... and I'm thankful for your song.

Beautiful write!~

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