Splendor

In the dawn of our life when splendor began
And our fears were not yet known;
We walked with a love that came from within
In a wonderful world of our own.

Then came a time when love became fickle
Shame grew with a strength we never knew;
And the love we cherished began to fade away
Grief and sorrow began to hold true.

The love we had became harder to hold
What little could be found from the start;
If we could go back to when splendor began
To keep the love glow we had in the heart.

*A collaboration with my friend Dan Kearley!*
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kapoor Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 9:27 AM
How are you dear friend. I often read some of your Poetry marvels and this Poem is a wonderful collaboration with Dan Kearley. Already a favorite of mine a precious Gem dear friend. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor
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November 3, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Thank you Elizabeth for your wonderful words on my Photo Poem ‘O Wind stop for...’ and for this lovely read which I had missed earlier. Great one
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November 3, 2012 at 9:46 PM
While reading and thinking on this brilliant piece of beauty I was swept away in that remote era of the dawn of life for few moments Elizabeth. When love was in its pure form without fear and motives. You reminded me the forgotten Poetry of my late father too, who long back wrote on this theme a long verse. Both of you have painted a matchless beauty in these few lines. It is going to be a fav. Poem of mine. Love and best wishes..Ravindra
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May 20, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Did you trade verses? However you did it, this is a seamless piece of poetry, with a happy beginning, a sorrowful middle, and a conclusion that holds out hope. Well done, Lizzie! :) (In case you hadn't noticed, this is my 'Elizabeth Day!')
Goudreau Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 8:57 AM
A wonderful collaboration dear Lizzie! Admirable friend!
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January 5, 2012 at 8:55 AM
A very inspiring and captivating read and so very true. Sometimes, we need to go back and find that special space of reminiscing splendor where our roots bagan. So very true Lizzie and so beautifully delivered.
Austin Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Wonderful what children have - imagination and expectation. Everything is new and big, either joyful or sad. Sometimes I think we're just a bunch of computers and I wish the memory would be disconnected at times, that everything would remain in, as you say, "Splendor." Fine work. Love, daver
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December 24, 2011 at 1:31 AM
you both performed a beautiful dance with words with this title. loved it! Wishing you A Merry Christmas Elizabeth
Effendi Avatar
December 23, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Hey Elize! You continue to impress all with your magic. Splendid indeed
Minardi Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Ohh, you and Dan are great poet. your words mingled perfectly.. Enjoyed this so much :)
Pettit Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM
I thought this writing looked familiar. I see it is a collaboration with Dan Kearley. You are both very talented.
Johnson Avatar
December 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM
looking back to how it was, when i believed in santa claus, taste was sweeter life was brighter passion was the great igniter, seems so long ago....
Horne Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 2:09 PM
I really love this excellent co write : )
Johnson Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Withering away with the new born day. A beautiful blossom of love that would not stay. And lying in the garden of blissful sweet romance. Are the remnants of two lonely souls who never had a chance.
Maverick Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM
enjoyed the searching tone in this Lizzie and the longing for renewal..)
Poet Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 3:12 AM
Very nice collab. Poem here Elizabeth.Enjoyed very much(yeah,my wife doesn't snore...that is pure imagination...haha..)
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 11:25 PM
What a beautiful collaborations from both of you. Excellent flow and rhyme in this poignant piece.
Dietrich Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 10:43 PM
oh, yes, I THOUGHT This looked familiar. I am pretty sure I commented on Dan's entry. YOu guys made a pretty poem.
Devnath  Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 9:17 PM
So nice both of you. Wonderful one I have enjoyed. Thanks for this and for your valuable comment on my write. bl
Hill Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 9:10 AM
excellent work....TAH
Green Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM
so beautiful,,and a masterpiece,,,together you stand,,,as a brilliant poet...
Brown Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 6:35 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Elizabeth. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I am going to see if I can write something for a couple contests this weekend. Hope you find the inspiration to do the same. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Carol
Sivey Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Sweet, sweet write Lizzy!! Yes, if we could only go back to the beginning and start again! Maybe we would keep it them!! Lovely poem, I love it!! Awesome Work!!
Sivey Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 5:50 AM
"...keep love then!"
Dufresne Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 5:20 AM
nice job of it you two. Flows nicely
Ball Avatar
December 15, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Beautifully written and very well put together. Nice job to both of you. Love it. God Bless, And Merry Christmas, JB
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