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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2009-01-26 04:43 PM



         

Returning Home
by Linda L. Dowd

When God calls back to Heaven,
~ an angel He lent to Earth,
There is rejoicing in the heavens,
on their return to Home of birth.

~ * ~

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (01-27-2009 11:56 AM).]

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inkedgoddess
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1 posted 2009-01-26 04:45 PM


And earth cries, because now more than ever we miss each angel called home. WE can only hope to fill their void with eachothers hearts
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2 posted 2009-01-26 10:14 PM


moving this to a special folder (with your permission) to use on special occasions in the future (may I?)
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3 posted 2009-01-26 10:25 PM


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Earth Angel
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4 posted 2009-01-26 10:28 PM


Goddess ~

Those are lovely sentiments that you have scribed.

Love & Light,
Linda


Jan. 27 ~ Michele, I just now learned that
Marge passed yesterday Jan. 26, shortly after I posted this poem about her.



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5 posted 2009-01-26 10:31 PM


Steaven ~

Please do. I'd be honoured ~ and humbled, if my words could offer some comfort to others.

Love & Everlasting Light,
Linda

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6 posted 2009-01-26 10:33 PM


Enchanting One ~

Yes, me too...

Love & Angel Light,
Linda

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7 posted 2009-01-26 11:39 PM




Oh Linda, this is just too sad, I don't want to even think about the special people, like you, not always being here.

Sorry, but I'm just too selfish.


Michelle, that was a beautiful reply you wrote.

Richy


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8 posted 2009-01-27 02:56 AM


yes
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9 posted 2009-01-27 04:27 AM


You always know what to say and how to say it, Linda
                                     Ida

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10 posted 2009-01-27 05:57 AM


Lindylou... this is just so precious... my heart is heavy with the news...   

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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11 posted 2009-01-27 11:03 AM


Richy, I just now read in Announcements that Marge has "Gone Home". I thought she still had one or two weeks left, but like everyone else, I was still praying for a miracle so I didn't add to the title of this poem that it was for Marge ~ which I have just now done.

My heart is so heavy ~ but am thankful her suffering is over.

Love & Everlasting Light,
Linda

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12 posted 2009-01-27 11:07 AM


Dixie, I'm crying. A few minutes ago, I just now learned that Marge has passed.

Love & Angel Light
Linda

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13 posted 2009-01-27 11:09 AM


Dear Ida, I didn't know that Marge was leaving us as I was writing this poem about her.

I'm trembling with the news.

Love & God's Light
Linda

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14 posted 2009-01-27 11:11 AM


RDB ~

I just read in Announcements that Marge has "Gone Home". I had no idea that when I was writing these words, how true they really were.

Love & Angel Light,
Linda

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15 posted 2009-01-27 12:08 PM


That is indeed very sad news.
I am shocked. I wasn't aware of any circumstances.

Thanks for letting us know.

Take care

Eric

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16 posted 2009-01-27 12:52 PM


I saw this yesterday and was still hoping for a miracle, hoping you wouldn't need the dedication.

Our hearts are so heavy today... but this kind of love... helps. You truly are an angel, Earthy One.

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17 posted 2009-01-27 01:28 PM


Linda,

First, thank you for the permission.  I did not even realize that this was written for Marge until I saw it later.  It is even more special now.  One of the hardest things is comforting the bereaved at the loss of a loved one--this will help.  Thank you.

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18 posted 2009-01-27 02:02 PM


ET Home ~

Eric, I don't know whether you are familiar with Announcements, but it is in the Discussion Forum.

Yes, the news of Marge's passing, is very sad indeed.

Love & God's Light
Linda

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19 posted 2009-01-27 02:07 PM


Suthern ~

Oh, Belle, I did not want to make the dedication to Marge while we were all still hoping for a miracle. However, God has called her back Home, and with tears, I have now added the dedication.
I want you to know, how much you mean to me as well.

Love and God's Angel Light,
Linda

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20 posted 2009-01-27 02:09 PM


Steave ~

You have a very kind, loving, and compassionate
Thank you for this gift to me, as well.

Love & Eternal Light,
Linda

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21 posted 2009-01-27 07:07 PM


nice read
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22 posted 2009-01-27 09:42 PM


Linda, being at a loss for words right now (having just heard the news)....all I can say, is:  this is perfect.
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Marcia Miller-Twiford
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24 posted 2009-01-27 10:38 PM


Beautifully done Linda. I'm missing her so.

Marcia Miller-Twiford

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25 posted 2009-01-28 12:57 PM


Knowing Marge is resting with the angels above , she will always be remembered for sharing her friendship and love

Hope

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26 posted 2009-01-28 12:59 PM


Very nice, Linda..short and sweet and says it all.
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27 posted 2009-01-28 01:37 AM


She was reading our messages and her family was reading them to her when she could no longer do it for herself.  She left us knowing she was loved indeed.
Our love goes with you sweet, Marge.  Joyce

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28 posted 2009-01-28 01:50 AM


vandana ~

Thank you for stopping by.

Be well,
Linda



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29 posted 2009-01-28 01:53 AM


iliana ~

Lily Jo! I have missed you very much! Such a sad occasion for your return. It seems surreal that our omnipresent Marge has gone.

KBHBLY
Linda

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30 posted 2009-01-28 01:53 AM


Oklahoma Rose ~

Yes, many a tear is falling...


Linda

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Marcia ~

I could most definitely feel how much you are missing her by your very touching poem.

Love & Angel Light,
Linda

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32 posted 2009-01-28 01:58 AM


High Hope!

Yes, what you have so kindly written, is ever so true. Marge was all of that and more.

Love & Margie Light,
Linda

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33 posted 2009-01-28 02:02 AM


Balladeer ~

Thank you, Michael. I have been truly impressed with the beauty of all the poems that I have been reaading for Marge. Poets are at their best when they write from their heart ~ and many a fine poet's heart has been speaking. My words were but a few, but they came from my heart as well.

Love & Everlasting Light,
Linda

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34 posted 2009-01-28 02:04 AM


Dearest Joyce ~

Thank you for sharing those comforting thoughts. To leave this world knowing how much you are admired and loved, must surely have been a blessing.

Love & Eternal Light,
Linda

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35 posted 2009-01-28 02:20 AM


Linda, as always, you came through with love showing...."late'
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36 posted 2009-01-28 07:36 AM


... A beautiful poem for a beautiful poet ...
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37 posted 2009-01-28 07:45 AM


Fitting words, Linda. Marge was my very first poet friend on line over 10 years ago. She was every bit as beautiful a person as in her words.

M

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38 posted 2009-01-28 09:02 AM


"late" ~ I've been missing you as of late!
I suppose it is easier to write of love when one is truly feeling it. It flows easily from the heart to the page.

I appreciate you stopping by and your kind comment.

Love & God's Light,
Linda

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39 posted 2009-01-28 09:05 AM


Chanson ~ Sing me a SONG! It's been awhile!

Thank you for your kind remarks to both Marge and my muse.

It was so nice to hear from you!

Love & Everlasting Light,
Linda

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40 posted 2009-01-28 09:12 AM


Naked One ~

Maureen, you were fortunate to have been friends with Marge for ten years ~ and to have been a member of this Family of Friends for that long as well. In some ways, I still feel like a Newbie ~ and I have been here for 6 1/2 years. Marge made me, as she has so many others, feel right at home as soon as I joined pipTalk and we have kept in touch ever since.

Thank you for sharing that, Maureen. Take care.

Love & Margie Moon Goddess Light,
Linda

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41 posted 2009-01-28 03:20 PM


Hi, Linda
I had the same thoughts, that Home can be two places for a peaceful spirit to rest.
Thanks so much for the nice note in my poem.  I 'member you too, gal!  I forgot my password after 6 years, and started a new name is all.

I hope the sweetneess that was Marge is echoed in praise in heaven.
Jeff

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threadbear ~

Yes, it is as if we have 2 homes. ~ One earthly and one celestial.
Thank you for the explanation re your name change. I'm glad to know that you are still you! lol

You wrote, "I hope the sweetneess that was Marge is echoed in praise in heaven."

~ Jeff, you can take that to the Celestial Bank!

Thank you, for your lovely reply!

Love & Margie Girl Light,
Linda

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43 posted 2009-01-28 05:27 PM


Even though I did not no Marge, I do feel you pain. I am hoping you and your loved ones are well.


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44 posted 2009-01-28 05:41 PM


I may not have known Marge, but i do feel quit sad for you. Yet like you said she has return home. I hope you and your loved ones well. Also sorry for writing it twice.
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45 posted 2009-01-28 05:51 PM


ken ~

It is quite apparent to me that you have a very sweet and compassionate nature. All of us here at pip who have known Marge for several years, have come to feel like she is part of our individual families. ~ and of course she was, and will continue to be, a venerable and much loved member of PiP's "Family of Friends".

I truly appreciate your kind responses ~ both of them!

Love & Margie Light,
EA

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46 posted 2009-01-28 09:21 PM



Linda my dear you told so much with very

few words, so fitting for such a lovely lady

as only you can write it. Love you.

Lindsay

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47 posted 2009-01-28 09:22 PM



Linda my dear you told so much with very

few words, so fitting for such a lovely lady

as only you can write it. Love you.

Lindsay

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48 posted 2009-01-29 10:35 PM



LP

Thank you, my friend!
~ and yes, Marge was a "lovely woman"



Sending a hug of love,

EA

~ * ~

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49 posted 2009-01-31 01:49 PM


Thank you for this beautiful and comforting poem, Linda.

Owl

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50 posted 2009-01-31 02:15 PM


SHe as very special.
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51 posted 2009-01-31 03:50 PM


Oh! Dear! I did not know that our dear Marge passed away. I knew she was ill. She will be missed. What a loving lady she was. Oh! My! I think I'm going to cry. My heart is aching for all the folks that she touched and
will miss her loving heart.

Hugs and Lots of Love coming to all of the PIP family.
BonBon


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52 posted 2009-01-31 04:28 PM


Goddess ~

Yes, most assuredly, Marge "was special" and continues to be in all our hearts and in our memories.

Thank you for dropping by.

Love & Margie Light
Linda

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53 posted 2009-01-31 04:31 PM


BonBon ~

Oh, dear. How I dislike being the bearer of such news. I understand how you feel, for that is how the news hit me when I learned that out beloved had lost her war with cancer.
She fought hard and had won many a battle. God bless her sweet soul.

Love & Life Everlasting,
Linda

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54 posted 2009-02-04 07:28 PM


Your words, dear Linda, bring such deep comfort. I have no doubt, that what you say so beautifully is actually true. They do rejoice up there and I really visualize dear Marge's beautiful smile as her return is celebrated in joy.
I also, like you, hoped she would live longer and I felt a cold shiver down the spine when reading the news of her transition.
You know, one thing that I want to point out, is that dear Marge was able to come to Pip and write poetry and replies almost till the end. Isn't that also a reason to be grateful? Her last contributions were all very touching.

I enjoyed now reading this whole thread and feeling the community of Pip in tender connection with each other and with dear Marge.

Love and hugs. We shall not forget her.
Margherita

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55 posted 2009-02-05 06:11 PM



Maga Margherita
~ la senorita que bonita ~





Angelo Terrestre

~ * ~


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