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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2007-06-19 12:14 PM


     

Artist: Donna Levinstone

The Proclamation
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

In the wake of summer’s last setting sun,
a gentian coverlet scrolled across sorbet skies.

Akin to the pouring of salt on an open wound,
I stood in stoic silence,
plumbing the smoky depths of my emotions.
As darkness befell the seaside port,
I leaned against an ancient oak and found
comfort in its steadfastness and strength.
Lost in contemplation, my unseeing eyes
looked out to sea.
Retrospective thoughts tumbled in disarray
from my confused mind.
Emotions, long repressed, bubbled up
from the very core of my being.
As a primal scream threatened to break loose,
I raised my eyes to the firmament
and unwittingly declared:
“I am not alone, for Thou art with me”.
I knew not from whence this proclamation came.

However, once the words were uttered,
I knew them to be true.
Indeed, I am not alone for God is with me.

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© Copyright 2007 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2007-06-19 12:16 PM


"I knew them to be true".

Amen.


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2 posted 2007-06-19 12:39 PM


Earth Angel
And then he made you an angel.

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2007-06-19 12:41 PM


Sunshine ~

My goodness, Karilea! I just noticed that you have just passed the 60,000th post milestone! Muchos kudos to you, Glorious Radiant One!

Love & Sun Light,

Linda

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4 posted 2007-06-19 12:45 PM


Mr. T. ~

Thank you Angel Man.

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5 posted 2007-06-19 01:16 PM


sometimes it's all I can do to remember those words

so I'm keeping this to remind me, if you don't mind

thanks so much

JL
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6 posted 2007-06-19 01:36 PM


He is with you!
And He will never forsake you.
NEVER!

JL

What I used to do with one hand tied behind my back now requires every muscle in my body, cohesively.
~JL

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7 posted 2007-06-19 02:09 PM


Well said...and still we want to connect with others He has created...He knows and He cares...James
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8 posted 2007-06-19 03:03 PM


Darlin' Dixie ~

Of course, I don't mind! In fact, I feel honoured! Thank YOU!

And yes, He is with you always!

Love & God's Light,

Linda

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9 posted 2007-06-19 03:04 PM



JL



EA

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10 posted 2007-06-19 03:05 PM


James ~

Thank you, Island Man for that lovely and thought-full response.

Loving Light,
Linda

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11 posted 2007-07-04 01:50 PM




(angel friendship hugs) Oh Linda, this is so absolutely true, and it was this very belief in my heart that guided me through adversities of my own as a little boy; believing even when it seemed everyone outside the front door of my house was a stranger that mocked me, I found an ember of solace that maybe, just maybe, someone up there is looking after me, and I undeniably believe in that now, yay! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, He feels for all of us as He understands sacrifice better than any one of us do, this is a most wonderful, heartfelt write, 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

JamesMichael
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12 posted 2007-07-04 05:05 PM


Back to the top...James
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13 posted 2007-07-04 05:18 PM


Noah ~

Oh, my sweet friend, I was so moved by your earnest, and heart-felt response to my poem.


EA

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14 posted 2007-07-04 05:19 PM


James ~

I'm giving you an extra big for that!

Happy 4th hugs,
Linda

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15 posted 2007-07-05 05:40 PM


  yes he is with us,as our souls are with him, from his essence , souls became life,just as the sea, the land was to live as one,

My spirit will rise
above the sea~
There will be no drowning
of my soul or me~

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16 posted 2007-07-06 07:45 AM


MGroves ~

A lovely and impassioned response! Thank you!

Love & God's Light,

EA

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17 posted 2007-07-07 04:45 PM




“I am not alone, for Thou art with me”.
I knew not from whence this proclamation came.


you make the leap of faith
with grace
and this is beautiful


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18 posted 2007-07-08 05:12 PM


Lady Kate ~

I may fall at times, but then God's angel lift me on high!

Love & Angel Light,

LA

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