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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2006-03-30 11:28 AM

I know why the sparrow sings
While early dew still wets the green
Before the earth is stirred by light
And other eyes invade the scene

It sings for seed and twigs and straw
For ceremonies undisturbed
It sings for its serenity,
Inherent freedom of the bird

It twitters out its morning tune
From swollen, puffed and downy breast
And in among the pleasure trills,
Commitment to a hungry nest

It sings for woods and trees and space
To be alive in natureâ€™s bliss
I too would sing a morning song
If I were heir to all of this

Elizabeth Santos

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

1 posted 2006-03-30 11:32 AM

Absolutely beautiful Liz, oh I could hear them singing... Thank you for such a lovely write.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2006-03-30 11:35 AM

Such a beautiful write Elizabeth..
Very much enjoyed.
Hugs~Nancy

~ Trace my body with your words,
in doing so, you touch my heart ~

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2006-03-30 11:38 AM

Liz, you sing the sweetest of spring sparrow songs!

A delightful penning from your delightful spirit!

Sending you a hug of love,
Linda

Martie

Moderator

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2006-03-30 11:44 AM

Liz....yes, I too believe that you do sing...and with a song I understand. Your voice is lovely!!

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2006-03-30 12:17 PM

what a beautiful tribute to such a lovely creature

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

6 posted 2006-03-30 12:20 PM

nodding

I know I could be a bit more serene if I had wings.

I have missed your grace, m'grace.

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2006-03-30 12:25 PM

Now this was just so purty and tweet!

skyshine

Member Elite

since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

8 posted 2006-03-30 01:04 PM

Everything has its own beauty....

~sky

I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying....
~Tim McGraw

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

9 posted 2006-03-30 01:35 PM

What a lovely write! Thank you!

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

10 posted 2006-03-30 04:14 PM

Lizzy...you're still as perfect as you've always been gal....

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

11 posted 2006-03-30 04:22 PM

Much enjoyed! Thanks.

- Owl

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

12 posted 2006-03-30 04:47 PM

"It sings for woods and trees and space
To be alive in natureâ€™s bliss
I too would sing a morning song
If I were heir to all of this"

Oh yes, me too!!
Very good writing, as always, Elizabeth.
Hugs,
Ethel

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