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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Anthony Watkins Hands of Love ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ As spinning wheel spins ‘round ‘n ‘round, ~Into strands, soft wool is spun. With knitting needles, and balls of yarn, The sweater is then, begun. Into every stitch, is perled a kiss, As hands of love work away. ~Knitting a sweater for one held dear, For warmth on a cold winter’s day. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-09-2005 08:10 AM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel, Just got my internet back. I sure missed you and your poems are always lovely.  |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Cozy, loving write Linda. Much enjoyed. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda Your poem has reminded me of my wonderful mother....thank you!  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
lovely and warm Linda |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
How tender your touch... how lovely this is! Hugs~Nancy Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
With this one you just moved me deeply, dear Linda... because I am enjoying knitting again for little Simon and indeed the energy needed is supplied by LOVE. There IS a difference between a hand made sweater and one acquired quickly in a shop. So many hours of dedication will be felt by those who wear it! Thoughtful and tender write! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Those words were especially nice to read! I missed you as well and it pleases me that you enjoy my writing ~ as I do yours!  Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris ~ "cozy and loving" ~ Awww, thank you. Those are such warm words. Sleep well this night! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Someone as wonderful as you, must have had a wonderful mother! I am so pleased that my poem brings warm thoughts of your mom. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Donna ~ Thank you for saying so. I felt a warmth inside myself as I recalled my Mom knitting me a new sweater every year. She used to say that there was a hug and a kiss in every stitch!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ "Tender" ~ I think that is such a tender word. Hope you are feeling better. Healing hugs of love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ How wonderful! Please send a kiss to Simon from me! I'd love to see a photo of him. He's a lucky baby boy to have you for a grandmother! I'm actually a crocheter but haven't done it for a few years ~ and I miss it. It was actually meditative for me. Sleep well and dream sweet, my friend! Loveya! Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Did you know I was a knitter! Or at least, a want-to-be knitter....not real good at the complex stitches, but I do so enjoy knitting. I taught Abby to knit a few years ago and she has made some of the most beautiful (and complex....I sure can't do what she does) hats, socks and scarves. It is an act of love, Linda, yes it is!!! Much enjoyed this "perl" (hehehe) of yours. KBHBLY.......lily jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
the hands of love, projecting your heart, illuminates the words you place so beautifully on paper even more, this was warmth throughout...thank you for sharing |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, jo! That is wonderful that you taught Abby to knit and that she has spun that knowledge in to so many fine pieces of apparell! Perhaps when you and I have some spare time on our hands, those hands should get busy knitting and crocheting! KBHBLY2 Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ Right now I have a chill because my bedroom window was open all night and I had kicked off my comforter. The warmth of your reply is now warming me up! Thanx, Lovely Lee! ~ I needed that! Hugs with love, Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
That is exactly what it is, "Hand Of Love" when you knit or crochet for someone. I have tried to do both, but I'm not very good at it. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hi, Sue! Whatever you create with those loving hands of yours, would be very special! Hugs of love, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo precious, sweet friend, my grandmother has always loved quilting and knitting and she always makes lovely sweaters out of love! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, may all the children get clothed and fed this holiday season by these philanthropic hands of love, 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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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Wonderful read my friend. :-) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Noah! My favourite sweater that my Mom knitted for me was a cable knit and it had a figure skater on the back. I practically lived on my skates while growing up in Northern Ontario. I could feel my Mom's love in whatever she sewed or knitted for me. I'm glad your grandmother made sweaters of love for you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy ~ Thanks! Hope all is well in the pond this fall night! Sleep well! Linda |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I only learned the very basics of knitting as I am left handed and there were no left handed knitters to teach me... I can knit one straight line...  Wearing something someone made for you is like wearing the warmth of love. I miss that. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" ~Unknown~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Susan! It is so nice to hear from you! Yes, there is a special warmth one feels when wearing a sweater knitted by loving hands. I miss that as well. I literally felt a hug and kiss in every loving stitch. Sending you a warm hug,  [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-10-2005 04:54 PM).] |
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