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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Destitution From distant places come the cries That echo in the eastern skies I hear a mother sadly weep Within the silence of my sleep In what dark corners do you dwell? What truth have you declined to tell? Your endless fear and daily dread Invade the comfort of my bed How many days do you survive Without the food to stay alive? Your pain takes an eternal seat Beside the table where I eat What can I do? What can I say? But fall upon my knees to pray And there upon my carpet plea That God erase your poverty But God has fixed his sacred goal Toward destitution of the soul And you, my friend, have carved a space To lay your soul in heaven’s place And you were first upon your knee To pray for someone such as me Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (05-14-2006 11:30 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I do not know if we trancend But either way twill be an end. Wonderful write.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful motion of your heart. No, we can't be happy, knowing that there are multitudes who live in misery. Prayers are the seeds, out of which the actions need to bloom. God wants the wellbeing of all of His creatures. He has planted love in our hearts and He has given us the means to help each other. But humans have not yet learned to use them efficiently. Thank you for expressing the beauty of your heart. Love, Margherita |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz....It is right that you receive as well as give...your heart is in such a right place.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Tragic situation, lovely poem, beautiful heart, and a philosophical and wise ending, that is perhaps the beginning of the solution. - Owl |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
A graceful write, you have a beautiful heart, Liz. Love this  Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
...and the last shall be first. Lovely write Liz though I expect none less from you Ruth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
It is sad, isn't it? And here we sit, comfortably while someone else is out there wondering if they will eat at all that day or if the weather will allow them to rest peacefully. Thank you for giving us this, that we might reflect and put our lives more in perspective. |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Prayer does so much, and we ALL need to pray for one another, no matter what our circumstances may be.  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I must agree with the above poets this really touched me Liz |
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Archea Member
since 2006-05-13
Posts 65United States |
really liked it. thanks |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
a write which reveals the depth of your heart hunger is a global hurt |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
it never ceases to amaze me, the surplus we have, the wealth we live in, and yet, there are people suffering so...thank you gracious lady for the greatness of you... |
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Astrogirl18 Junior Member
since 2006-05-03
Posts 16Canada |
You have such a good heart |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
I really like the message and the flow of this poem, well done. |
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picturegramic Member
since 2006-05-16
Posts 112 |
I felt the prayers of your heart as many others did. May we all pray for others as prayers are contagious and many will benefit. A very loving moving write. thanks for sharing, picturegramic |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Wonderful,wonderful their are so many good poets posting on this site and you are one of them great write. Tom Zart |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
This touches the depths of my soul. How difficult it is to swallow the most delicious foods while a sister starves. Yet your last line is awesome...she first prayed for us. God works in strange ways. Rae |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice thoughts...James |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Liz, your poetry has always been a pleasure to read. You are one of the greatest poets I know. This is just beautiful, as always. |
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