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His Living Rope |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Stephen Rutherford-Bate His Living Rope ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ I’m drowning in my sorrows, ~They consume the depths of me. This angst and apprehension, Is a black and endless sea. My world’s gone topsy turvy, ~I don't know down from up. The once sweet wine has spilled from, Our tarnished loving cup. Gray skies are bleak and stagnant, Since your sun has ceased to shine. I’m lost and cannot find my way, Through teary seas of brine. My heart is beating slower, For my body is shutting down. I’m sinking to the ocean’s floor, As I lose my life and drown… *~* Suddenly a glowing light, Is a radiant beam of hope. God’s Hand reaches out for me, And lowers His Living Rope. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My poetry has been very sad lately because of all the tragic fall-out from Katrina. I literally was sobbing when I wrote my two poems on the storm and on the aftermath. Feeling as disheartened as I do, I was moved to write a sad love poem. My heart is so heavy. I could literally cry a river. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Even your sad poems carry beauty, Linda. Hang onto that rope always...I know you do. I look at the picture you chose and feel a river of tears, but I see the rope and your love within it. Love & Light....lily jo [This message has been edited by iliana (09-05-2005 02:52 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
jo, I seldom write sad poetry even though I have experienced many lows in my life. I always grab onto His 'Life Line' when going through desperate times. As you know, dear friend, all is well with my loving life. I enjoy writing love poems but I felt like writing a sad one and included my perceptions and some of my feelings and emotions regarding Katrina. Hugs with love, Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel I hope you're not to busy to read my thank you for this lovely poem.  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda....This poem may be sad, but it is filled with the beauty of hope, and that is not sad at all!!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Linda, I seem to write sad ones all the time, so I really enjoyed this love the sad beautiful ones It is so hard not to have a heavy heart in all this...it really is |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I agree with everyone else here. Bless you my friend. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I know how you feel, Linda. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ You are such a sweet sonneteering southern gentleman.  Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ ... and hope helps keep us afloat! Loving hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ You are a fine writer of sadness and despair ~ but also of hope and inspiration! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy ~ ...and blessings to you as well, my amphibious friend! It is always nice to have you hop by! Huggums, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ I know you do, my dear compassionate friend! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ I'm glad that you think so! ~ and thanks for 'saying' it! Warm hug, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Linda, I hope everything is OK, dearest friend, as you know I am always here to comfort you in times of need, as that is always what friends do! (sad sigh) I feel like this every now and then too, as I believe it is a most human emotion to have, but hope will always come in and keep us on our feet and keep the sun gleaming in our faces, yay! God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
A millenium of tears have fallen on the people affected by Katrina...we dont need your compassionate tears to add to them Linda..sad but heartfelt this is...thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, you are indeed a good friend to me ~ and to so many other people! That is just the kind of angel that you are! I don't understand why September has always been such a difficult month for me! I can understand November and Febrary, but why gorgeous September? I love the month, but the month doesn't love me!  Loveyabunches! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Phil, you have a compassionate heart as well! I think that that is one of the qualities that we poets have in common! Thank you for all of your comments on my poetry today! They were much appreciated! Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've been absent for a while... and my heart's so heavy I had to push myself in here... But... talk about directed. *S* This is the first poem I opened today... and it's perfect. *S* Thank you, my friend... your tears created beauty that refreshed my soul. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ You have been conspicuous by your absence, Belle. I am sorry to hear that your heart is heavy... How is your father doing? I am pleased that my poem offered you some comfort this day. Healing hugs of love, Linda |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
Earth Angel~ I am sorry about this Hurricane, this has caused a lot of heart ache from person to person, we've lost so much from this, But life goes on and things do move on, You write wonderful poetry my wonderful poetry and rather sad or good, I'd like to see more for myself as we come along here. thanks for the delight in the poem. Poetry can get you very far |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Angel-hearted One ~ You have a kind and compassionate heart ~ but of course! You're an angel! EA |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
:-)beautiful:-) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Steven  Linda  |
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Poetryatheart Junior Member
since 2005-10-05
Posts 16Jax, FL |
This was so sad to of read but it brought me peace, and it teaches me, myself to cherish the times that I have with my family, because you never know what can happen next, thank you for teaching me this in my first read from this site. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, thank you for writing such a heartfelt and compassionate poem. This is how so many are probably feeling in this world. It is such a shame. I hate to see people be unhappy. Hugs, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Poetryatheart ~ What a lovely pen name! ~ and what a lovely reply! Thank you! Welcome to piptalk! ~ Your new home away from home! ~ a home of kindred spirits who have poetry at heart! I feel honoured to have been your very first post on these pages of blue! Love & Light, ~ and a big, warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel Mae, you yourself are full of love and compassion for all of humanity. A kind and gentle soul ye be. It was good to hear from gary's girl!  Hugs with love, Linda |
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