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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2007-05-08 12:12 PM



Artist: Orah Moore

Bon Voyage
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

I write these words with neither rhyme nor reason.
I am simply writing from the me of me ~ to the you of you.
~ Just letting the words flow without intent.
~ Allowing my emotions free rein, with no apologies to be given.
I know not where this journey of the heart will take us ~
nor do I plan to gaze into a crystal ball in search for answers.
I am enjoying this exhilarating and adventurous ride
to ‘Destination Unknown’.
The uncharted waters before us,
offer no promises.
However, I do know this ~
I will carry paddles,
to propel us forward.
~ Oars,
to stay the course,
and life-preservers,
to keep us afloat.
~ Bon Voyage!


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
The_Nameless_One
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1 posted 2007-05-08 12:18 PM


nice one EA
truly from the depths of your heart

Drauntz
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2 posted 2007-05-08 12:26 PM


beautiful as always. and the picture too.

you bring cool beauty for me to breath in the hot CA morning. thank you!!!


Margherita
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3 posted 2007-05-08 05:57 PM


A wonderful combination, your words and that picture!
Bon Voyage! You know there are your Angelic relatives that will guide you through safe waters!
So beautiful, Angelo Terrestre!

Loving you,
Margherita

ivordavies
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4 posted 2007-05-08 06:51 PM


Linda,

The depth of expresion in this leaves me speachless (that's why I'm writing LOL).

I often wonder where my own words come from when I write, but I'll take a guess that this one was written directly, with very little editing from a source that still remains one of life's mysteries.

Did I say I like it?... I love it.

I still do not understand why I find pieces like this to be poetry of the best kind when I have such difficulty in accepting most free verse as poetry....

Namaste,

Ivor

The Lady
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5 posted 2007-05-09 12:11 PM




Linda Angel
I love your correspondence
from the "life boat"

Bon Voyage winged one...

LeeJ
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6 posted 2007-05-09 06:55 AM


and wishing you the same beautiful lady

loved the idea of this, the pic along with your words, which need not rhyme...marvelous write and thoughts dear one.

Love
Lee J.

Sunshine
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7 posted 2007-05-09 07:50 AM



The better poems
are the ones written
just because.




SmartChick
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8 posted 2007-05-09 02:50 PM


Linda, it is always a pleasure to read you.
iliana
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9 posted 2007-05-10 12:06 PM


*smiling*....I love your adventureous soul, sweet Linda....and it shows through this lovely poem!  Enjoy that journey with that special someone!  KBHBLY....lily jo
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10 posted 2007-05-10 01:43 AM


it's really EARTH ANGLE'S way.

who else can right ..
Allowing my emotions free rein, with no apologies to be given.
I know not where this journey of the heart will take us ~
nor do I plan to gaze into a crystal ball in search for answers.

really nice....

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2007-05-10 09:45 AM


T_N_O ~

Thank you! ~ and yes, 'twas from the depths of my   

Wishing you love & happiness!

EA

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2007-05-10 09:49 AM


Drauntz ~

Yes, I can well-imagine that the picture would be cooling in the heat of a California sun.
I find the scene very calming.

May all your voyages be bon ones!


EA

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13 posted 2007-05-10 09:52 AM


Margherita ~

Down here on Earth, we need all the celestial help we can get! lol

Your replies always bring a smile to my 'cherubic' cheeks. ~ Oops! Not THAT face! ~ This one: lol

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Angelo Terrestre

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14 posted 2007-05-10 09:58 AM


Ivor-y ~

Well, now! I'd definitely say you got the point across that you enjoyed my poem! Thank you so much for the sweet reply.

It can be quite liberating to write spontaneously with pure emotion, rather than getting bogged down with form.

Bon voyage, m'friend!

Linda

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15 posted 2007-05-10 10:00 AM


Lady Kate ~

What a cute response! ~ Almost as cute as you are!

Happy trails!

LA

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2007-05-10 10:08 AM


Lovely Lee ~

Good morning, LJ. I was so pleased when I found this pic on the net to go with my poem! It is like going on a treasure hunt to find the perfect accompaniment to my poetry. It is a bit of a thrill when pic and poem come together!

Wishing you safe passage down your path in life.

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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17 posted 2007-05-10 10:11 AM


Sunshine ~

I have enjoyed many a poem of yours that has been written just because.

May your path in life be forever lit by the light of the sun!

Love & Sun Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2007-05-10 10:14 AM


Smartest Chick ~

Your faithful 'readership' means a great deal to me, Sweet Sue! Thank you for responding to yet another of my poetic efforts!

Wishing you "bon voyage" on all your trips in life!

Warm, loving  hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2007-05-10 10:20 AM


iliana ~

Good morning, lily jo! Many of my voyages in life have been on tumultuous waters, and I much prefer the smooth ones that I am sailing on now. ~ and it's about time! lol

Bon voyage to you, dear friend!

KBHBLY 2 the max,
Linda


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20 posted 2007-05-10 10:23 AM


deval ~

Hi, there! It's so nice to make your acquaintance! ~ Especially after that very sweet reply that you wrote!

Welcome aboard the pip ship! May all your waters be calm and blue!

Giving you a warm, welcoming hug,

Earth Angel

JL
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21 posted 2007-05-11 10:29 AM


And I bet it will be an adventurous journey too!

I wish I were going with you.  Heeheeeā€¦

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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22 posted 2007-05-11 03:54 PM




(smiles) Yay, and I always know when I'm about to read a poem of yours that I'm prepared to embark on a mystical journey into the unforeseen, the ethereal, the prismatic and everything in-between, yay! (giggles) I always try and follow that same approach in my poetry too, as I find the best way to allure someone all the way through your poem is to make it feel animated, like you're on the Tilt-A-Whirl, the Matterhorn, the Troika, etc, oscillating between imagination and synesthesia! (smiles) Yay, I love this, dearest seafaring 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"

Mother Teresa

Earth Angel
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23 posted 2007-05-12 06:29 AM


JL ~

Hmmm, your coming with us might work out very well indeed! You could paddle the boat and he and I could relax and enjoy our hearts' journey! lol

Your replies always bring me smiles.

May all your journeys be good ones!

Warm hug 'n a big smiley face!

Linda

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2007-05-12 06:34 AM


Noah ~

What an absolutely adorable ~ and flattering! ~ reply, you wrote! It was magical in its own 'write'!

Everything that spills from your pen ~ and heart ~ is vibrant and in technicolour! The words literally jump off the page!

Thank you for yet another entertaining reply! You're such a little sweetie pie!

Luvsya, m' friend!

Linda

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25 posted 2007-05-17 04:17 PM


I love this, lady... paddles, oars and life-preservers and a world of possibilities...
Beautiful work!!!

Toerag
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26 posted 2007-05-19 11:17 AM


Almost all my stuff is written with no rhyme or reason.....my life has no rhyme or reason......is there a rhyme or reason?...
Hi ya gal...

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2007-05-20 06:33 PM


Suthern One ~

Hello, Belle! Dems lovin' words! Thank you!

May your life's river flow with ease! ~ Well, at least most of the time! Rushing, turbulent waters can also be exciting! I'm a whitewater rafting enthusiast!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2007-05-20 06:37 PM


Toe ~

Hi there, Bama Man! Hmm, sounds to me as though  your reasoning needs some seasoning! Sending some spicy angel sprinkles your way!

Good to hear from you! It's been a while! Hope all is well with you and yours.



Linda


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