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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Edmund Blair Leighton The All of Me ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Trace mine lips with thy finger tips, Then press thy moist mouth on mine. Savor the flavor that lies within, ~ ‘Tis as sweet as strawberry wine. I dole unto to thee, the all of me, And with flames that rival the sun. No other man shall e’er sample these wares, Until mine last day be done. Our love be as endless as the rolling seas, And to thee, I utter these mots, “I shall stayeth with thee ‘til all rivers run dry, And last petal doth fall from this rose.” Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-06-2007 04:16 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow! It looks like both of us contemporaneously plunged into a pond of passion and emerged with words in the attempt to render LOVE's deep mystery and sacredness. Wonderful and captivating verses, dear Linda! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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paullallady Member
since 2007-04-03
Posts 262Michigan |
beautifully, tastefully erotic. wonderful. |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA, Much as happened since last I was here. Seems this fair maiden has ventured into territories that bear the taste of forbidden fruit. Lucky you and thanks for taking me there. SG |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Yeppers! Spring is in the air and in our feet! It is the time of year when everything is fresh and new and bursting with energy! ~ and love!  dear kindred spirit!  Big hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
paullallady ~ "tastefully erotic" ~ I like that!!! Even this "angel" has a stroke or two of siren in her! lol  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ I was beginning to think that you had abandoned your kindred poetic family! Welcome home! I hope you stay for a while this time! ~ a LONG while! It was soooo good to hear from you! ~ and thank you for te lovely reply! Big hug-o-love, EA |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Warm, soft, and tender. Beautiful. What a lucky guy... JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ We are both blessed with the love that we deserve! He and I are of the mind that to attract the kind of person that you would like to be with, then one should be the kind of person that would attract the other. It is sort of a "Like attracts like" scenario! I've gone down the "Opposites attract" road, and I much prefer the road I am now on! Light attracts Light! Giving you a big hug 'n a half, EA |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I usually don't like this style of poetry but from you it's awesome!  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
April... bequeathes Love! come now soon, June! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Absolutely beautiful, Linda. As usual! |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Absolutely Beautiful. Wow - you have taken my breath away!!! ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
One Whose Shadows Are Passing ~ Good morning, Ms Dix!!! This may not be one of your favourite genres of poetry, but I would wager that my saucy beginning was the reason for you reading on! lol I'm so pleased that you were able to enjoy this one! As ye love, so mayeth ye be loved! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ Oh, clever Karilea, I do so get your drift! lol It was nice to hear from you today! May your smile be a reflection of your true happiness! Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Thank you, my ever so faithful reader and friend! May roses line your path in life! I luvsya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Terry ~ I love it when I can take a man's "breath away"! Thank you for broadening my morning smile! ~ May love & joy be your constant companions in life! EA |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Assuredly, a fine ‘write’ of purest ‘Romanticism’! [a joy to read!] I am especially fond of the line: “Our love be as endless as the rolling seas” and the graphic image included with this poem is grand-fine as well! much applause! Additionally: I also like the image of ‘Love’ being the glue that ‘integrates’ souls! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bruce ~ Comments such as you have so gallantly written, are all the more meaningful when I consider the fact that they were written by one of pip's consumate writers of romance! Thank you! 'Love' long & prosper! Linda |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Beautiful, Linda, and just ... well, what everyone else has said! Gonna send a hug because "like attracts like". |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Oh yes....you captured my attention with the devotion of your love....This poem is Romatically beautiful...I love it...*Big Hugs* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Honey! Thanks for the big ditto to the above comments! ~ and for the big hug! Rightbackatchya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Startime ~ K!!! I have been wondering where my fellow Canadian was! So pleased that you stopped by and for leaving such a nice reply! I hope all has been well with you and yours! Giving you a warm hug 'n a smile, EA |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Ooohhh...someone's fallen hook, line and sinker into some midsummer night's dream lately! (giggles) This is a wonderful love song with a classic appeal, dearest friend, yay, 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah Angel ~ Good morning! Yeppers! Spring is in the air ~ and so is love! I enjoy writing in this 'olde' manner. Mind you, a student of classical writing could probably tear my modest attempts apart.  As you love, may you also be loved! ~ So mote it be! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ah, but lady... what to do when your token's tossed aside? *S* Seriously... this is beautiful... and though the language is of another time... the sentiments are timeless... yes. *S* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Such love! Oh, dear Eternally Loved Earth Angel...you be one lucky maiden! Exquisitely penned! But, of course....an angel did it! KBHBLY......lily jo |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Loved it Linda.. Can I be a critic and say I would have dropped the 'And' (flames that rival the sun). Though of course it may be subtle pronunciation difference, but there is nothing subtle about the verse! LOL Ivor |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ Oh, but I DO know what it is like to be tossed aside ~ and I was hurt deeply. However, someone eventually came along who was soooo much better for me ~ and to me! ~ It's all a matter of divine timing. The next man that comes into your life is going to be a VERY fortunate man, indeed! ~ and IN deed! Love ya, suthern gal! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Good morning, lily jo! I am always pleased when you find the time to read and reply to my poems. You leave such sweet and enthusiastic comments! Yes, I am fortunate! ~ and I thank my lucky stars that so much joy has finally been brought into my life. KBHBLY 2 the max Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ivor ~ Good morning dear poet from across the sea! A little chuckle escaped my lips when I read your suggestion. I cannot tell you how many times I put the "and" in ~ and then took it out again! I ended up preferring the extra beat, but as you say, it's all in how one is reading the line and where the emphasis is put. It's past the editing window, so it will have to stay as it is. I appreciate your suggestion and I am always open to them. Readers' suggestions have been very helpful to me. May you live to love ~ and love to live! Linda |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
That's so weird! I was thinking about my boyfriend when I read this and as I finished the last line he called  Spellbinding, and very captivating. Love the picture as well! If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Linda, Just been responding to people commenting on my poetry and you would not believe how many times I have this 'extra' type of word and I wished I had left it out! I feel like a parrot the number of times I have re read (out aloud) my works of this nature since making that comment..... Are we ever satisfied with our work, I am forever editing mine and some people criticise me for not leaving it in the virgin state to show how I am developing and how I felt at the time of writing. My main problem is, as an old-school boy I used to start every line with a capital letter (mainly edited now) and I am not sure but sometimes it still seems appropriate. Please help me before I go mad! Ivor |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
oh my! Linda Angel! how exquisite can you be? this is my all time favorite |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ Hi, Kris! It appears that love is alive and well in your life, as well! I had been wondering how you have been! May there be a be in your step ~ and in your heart! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ivor ~ How can someone like myself who is half mad, be of any help in preventing someone like you from becoming likewise! You're a pet. I suppose we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves. I can near drive myself bananas trying to perfect my poetry! It seems like an impossible task! lol Right on! Write on! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ I curtsy before thee, Madame Romance! Thank you! To love & being loved! LA |
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