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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2007-01-15 01:45 PM





As Willows Bend

~ Linda L. Dowd ~

When in thy arms, years slip away,
As I be rocked in gentle sway.

I lose mineself in thy embrace,
And sigh as ye caress mine face.

Each kiss turns back the hands of time,
I brim with youth whilst in mine prime.

We lie as one beneath the moon,
With souls entwined in gentle swoon.

Naked in our innocence,
Our love be pure with no pretense.

The scent of rose is everywhere,
As we lie still with our souls bare.

Thy essence is of ocean mist,
~ So sweet upon skin sunshine-kissed.

Sparkles dance in thy twinkling eyes,
Which rival those of stars in skies.

With limbs entwined in blissful love,
Our spirits soar on wings of dove

Our hearts beat on in unison,
They be conjoined and are as one.

Ye be the yang that mine yin feeds,
I be the yin that bears thy seeds.

As willows bend in southern breeze,
Our love does sway with grace and ease.


Love is the unifying force which integrates
one’s soul with that of another.
~ Linda L. Dowd

© Copyright 2007 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2007-01-15 01:53 PM


Ooooh, how perfectly romantic!
Very nicely done Linda.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
Carl Sandburg

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2 posted 2007-01-15 01:54 PM


Dang how romantic Linda. Excellent write.
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3 posted 2007-01-15 02:02 PM


that was so lovely... i mean it too soooo romatic... well done! signed kerri
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4 posted 2007-01-15 02:05 PM


I love it

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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5 posted 2007-01-15 02:52 PM


beautiful
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6 posted 2007-01-15 02:54 PM


This is wonderfully romantic lovely Linda!
Very well done!

In the midst of winter,
I found there lives within me..
An invincible summer.

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7 posted 2007-01-15 03:02 PM


Enjoyed it, especially the magic of the last stanza." As willows bend in southern breeze,
Our love does sway with grace and ease".

JL
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8 posted 2007-01-15 03:03 PM


"Thy essence is of ocean mist,
~ So sweet upon skin sunshine-kissed."


B E A U T I F U L !!

JL


Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed:
blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
~Jesus Christ

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9 posted 2007-01-15 03:12 PM



I can't take my eyes off this one
Linda Angel

is it spring yet?


Earth Angel
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10 posted 2007-01-15 06:34 PM


Nightshade ~

Thank you, Chris! Nothing like a bit o' romance to keep one warm on a cold winter's day!


Linda

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11 posted 2007-01-15 06:36 PM


tru ~

Gosh, Bill, a comment like that coming from Mr. Romantic himself, is quite a compliment! Merci Beaucoups! ~ "Thank you very much" as they say in the language of love! ~ Francais!


Lindaq

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12 posted 2007-01-15 06:37 PM


dollmaker ~

Like yourself, I am a lover of love and romance!

Thank you for reading and replying so sweetly!

Loving Light,
EA

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13 posted 2007-01-15 06:39 PM


Interloper ~

You "love" everything written about love! ~ because you are our Doctor Love! lol

Loves 'n hugs,
EA

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14 posted 2007-01-15 06:40 PM


One Whose Shadows Are Passing ~

Thanx, Dix!


Linda

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15 posted 2007-01-15 06:40 PM


EA,

   Whew!  What a wonderful peak into a romantic heart!   Wish I could write like that!  It's good to read your poetry again!

Hugs,
misC

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16 posted 2007-01-15 06:41 PM


click this up, Scottie, to my library...
Earth Angel
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17 posted 2007-01-15 06:42 PM


Nice Nancy ~

Oh, m'dear Enchanting One, I bow to your expertise in writing about love and romance!

It pleases me that you enjoyed my poetic efforts.

Lovin' hug,
Linda

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18 posted 2007-01-15 06:47 PM


Generationaway ~

Hello! Welcome to 'Pip Place'! It is so nice to make your acquaintance! I appreciate your warm response to my poem!
Enjoy exploring the site! There is so much to see, and learn, and share, and do!

Warm, welcoming hug,

Earth Angel

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19 posted 2007-01-15 06:49 PM


JL ~

Your response was "BEAUTIFUL" ~ and I love beautiful things!

Loving Light,
EA

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20 posted 2007-01-15 06:52 PM


Lady Kate ~

It may be a cold winter's day, but I have springtime burgeoning in my heart!

Your words brought a smile to my eyes.

Loves 'n hugs,
'Linda Angel'


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21 posted 2007-01-15 06:57 PM


misC ~

...and "it is good" to hear from you again! It's been a while!

Love and romance make even dull days appear tbright!

btw, you abound with poetic talent and write well on any subject!!!

Giving you a warm hug of love,
Linda

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22 posted 2007-01-15 06:58 PM


Oh, misc! That was so cute!

Well, Scotty will be beaming my poem up to a good home!


EA

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23 posted 2007-01-15 09:30 PM


oh Linda!  simply exquisite!!   loved this write of yours... RDB
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24 posted 2007-01-16 12:32 PM


RDB ~

As Elvis would say, "Thank ya! Thank ya very much!"


EA

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25 posted 2007-01-16 10:12 PM


This just sort of sways around the voice...
I really like the flow you have going on here. The pic just tops the cake!

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26 posted 2007-01-17 12:02 PM


Lovely...James
Earth Angel
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27 posted 2007-01-17 12:12 PM


Kris! It is so good to hear from you! I hope all has been well in your corner of the world!

Correct me if I am mistaken, but did you move to Texas from California?

Thank you for your warm response to my poem!


Linda


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28 posted 2007-01-17 12:13 PM


James ~

Thank you for the "beautiful" reply!


Linda

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29 posted 2007-01-17 11:48 PM


I loved the old-fashioned language in this one, Linda, it definitely added a nice touch! Beautiful as usual. Nice to read you again.

sky

I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying....
~Tim McGraw

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30 posted 2007-01-18 09:44 AM


Hi, sky!

So good to hear from you! It's been awhile. I trust that all is well and that this will be a fantabulous year for you!

Thank you for your sweet comments!

Giving you a big, warm hug-o-love,
Linda

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31 posted 2007-01-23 02:35 PM


As I read your words, I'm reminded of how timeless, how ageless love is... What a beautiful, romantic write! *S*
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32 posted 2007-01-23 02:55 PM


Suthern, with God as my witness, I have been thinking of you and was contemplating sending you an email to make sure that all is well with you! ~ and voila! As per usual, you are back on the scene when I am about to send the angel posse out to look for you!

It was a wonderful to hear from you! ~ and thanks for your sweet response!


Linda

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