Blank Canvas

A bright blue sky catches my eye
As the beauty of the horizon glistens
And the sun raptures my soul

The warm sand flows through my hands
As i gather shells along the shore
In each one a story told

Of life on earth a priceless birth 
Of wonderous beauty
To admire and behold
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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December 14, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Dear Elizabeth,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit The Title caught my Eye. The Images painted on the Canvas by YOUR Words; Spectacular I see it has been over a month since YOUR last Post, I hope it is because of the Holiday Season and nothing personal. My Prayers are with YOU. Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments Love ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR ETERNAL Liege...Harry
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December 15, 2012 at 4:24 AM
Thank you Harry, Things are a bit up in the air, to put it mildly, in my life at the moment, which makes it difficult for me to concentrate on writing, but it will pass with Gods help, and when it does i will be ready with my pen, love and best wishes to you always, Elizabeth
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December 11, 2012 at 12:43 PM
THANKS FOR COMMENTS MATE SO SORRY YOU HAVE TO LEAVE PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH LET ME KNOW SOUP ME HOPE WELL XX DAVIDSCOTT
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December 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Thank you David xx
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December 8, 2012 at 7:16 PM
I love the line "Of life on earth a priceless birth" That last stanza is awesome and reflects the title of the poem. For the newborn the earth is a blank canvass that develops as he or she takes in the world's wondrous beauty.
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December 9, 2012 at 4:07 AM
Thank you Jon, you described it beautifully, love Elizabeth
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December 5, 2012 at 5:32 AM
Lovely poem. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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December 5, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Thank you Ravi :)
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November 29, 2012 at 10:55 AM
cool write mate you have soup davidscott
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November 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Thank you David, and thanks for introducing yourself,yes it is nice to get to know the people here on the soup, I think they all know me by now :) but you in fact are the second person to introduce yourself to me, which i do appreciate, love Elizabeth xx
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November 22, 2012 at 3:39 AM
GOOD ONE,,,,,
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November 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Thank you muhammad, love Elizabeth
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November 14, 2012 at 2:52 PM
A very pretty poem Elizabeth, well done. Constance
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November 14, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Thank you Constance, love elizabeth
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November 12, 2012 at 5:29 AM
refreshing,wonderful write Elizabeth
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November 12, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Thank you Richard, glad you enjoyed it, love elizabeth
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November 11, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Enjoyed reading this one..It has coating after coating of very descriptive and creative lines penned..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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November 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Thank you Sara, glad you enjoyed it, love elizabeth
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November 11, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Elizabeth, I do not see why you called this a blank canvas""" ????hum!! Maybe the beauty of your poem blinded you.. and I mean that as a compliment... I love the imagery of the canvas you painted... pd
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November 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Thank you pd, it just seemed to appear out of nowhere, so i named it blank canvas, glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for your comment, love elizabeth
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