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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2007-06-20 07:37 AM


     
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Peoples Fighting Peoples
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

In the annals of Man’s history,
Are gross accounts of insurrections.
~ Peoples fighting peoples,
Who had lost their God connections.

In present times ~ as in the past,
Crusades are waging on.
With swords of mass destruction,
The battle lines are drawn.

These risings only lead to falls,
For each is a calamity.
No one can ever truly win,
If they lose their humanity.


“The time has come for man to lay down
his arms, and pick up each other.”
~ Linda L. Dowd

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-20-2007 11:38 AM).]

© Copyright 2007 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
JL
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1 posted 2007-06-20 11:12 AM


"In present times ~ as in the past,
Crusades still wager on.
With swords of mass destruction,
The battle lines are drawn."

The only difference from now and the second and third century are just as you have so aptly stated.  More humans can be killed with fewer weapons.

JL

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

Midnitesun
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2 posted 2007-06-20 11:58 AM


Coercing people to hold any single religious view necessarily negates those of all others, putting up barriers between people.
Only when we perceive others as having MORE in common rather than LESS in common can we hope to find the path to peace.
good to read you, EA

SmartChick
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3 posted 2007-06-20 12:32 PM


This is so true.
Drauntz
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4 posted 2007-06-20 02:33 PM


so deep, so true, so well said.

this is so wonderful. wonderful.

"These risings only lead to falls,
For each is a calamity.
No one can ever truly win,
If they lose their humanity."

so beautiful and a truth.


thank you for all your beautiful poems and pictures.

Honeybunch
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5 posted 2007-06-20 03:44 PM


You speak a sad truth, Linda.  It's hard to think that all of it is meant to be but I've a suspicion that it's leading us somewhere better - ultimately, that is.
passing shadows
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6 posted 2007-06-20 05:55 PM


bless your heart

wonderful write!

The Lady
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7 posted 2007-06-20 11:08 PM




"No one can ever truly win,
If they lose their humanity."

angels always speak the truth

beautiful Linda Angel...


Earth Angel
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8 posted 2007-06-21 07:49 AM


JL ~

Yes ~ and it is horrifying!!!

Thanks for reading and replying. I always appreciate hearing from you, Big Tex!

Love, Harmony, & Peace,

EA

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2007-06-21 07:52 AM


Midnitesun ~

Kacy, I appreciate your thought-full response to my poem. I always enjoy your thought-provoking poems, as well.

Love, Harmony, & World Peace,

Linda

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2007-06-21 07:53 AM


Smartest Chick ~

I knew you would.

Love, Harmony, & Peace,

Linda

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2007-06-21 07:58 AM


Drauntz ~

It pleases me that you appreciate both my poetry and the graphics that I choose to accompany them ~ which is a labour of love and is the icing on the cake for me.

Love, Harmony, & World Peace,

EA

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2007-06-21 08:02 AM


Bunches of Honey ~

Hi, Honey! I believe that you are right in that assumption ~ and I pray that tomorrow will bring a new dawn!

As always, it was good to read your thoughts on my poetry.

Love, Harmony, & World Peace,

Linda

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2007-06-21 08:03 AM


Dixie ~

And bless your as well! That was so sweet of you, Darlin' Dix!

Love, Harmony, & Peace,

Linda

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2007-06-21 08:05 AM


The Lady ~

That was kind you to say, Lady Kate. I am alway s pleased when you drop by and leave such lovely comments.

Love, Harmony, & World Peace,

LA

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15 posted 2007-06-23 05:20 PM




(sad sigh) Oh Linda, these crusades of all sorts continue to clash on, and I continue to sadly shake my head and wonder why, when it has been proven after hundreds of wars and thousands of melees that they haven't resolved continuing issues and have established peace between populaces, why do so many continue to resort to such inhumanity? (sad sigh) I just can't accept any excuse for war, as the term "war rationale" is at the least a humanist oxymoron, and at the worst an utter felony to all humanity, God Bless You for writing this, 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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16 posted 2007-06-24 08:34 AM


Noah ~

God bless you, my dear political activist friend. I knew that if you were to read this post, you would have some interesting comments to make. ~ and you did!

Love, Harmony, & Peace,

Linda

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17 posted 2007-07-01 11:50 PM


Linda

This is so true
So sad
So important to read

You are a lovely woman.

Alison

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2007-07-02 12:27 PM


Alison, not only have I become a fan of your poetry, but from what I have learned through your writing and your kind responses, I have become a fan of your sweet self as well.

Thank you for the kind words.

Love & Light 'n a great big hug,

Linda

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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19 posted 2007-07-02 04:11 AM


No one can ever truly win,
If they lose their humanity.


Linda, you have captured this very well... love these lines.. hope you are well

RDB xx

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

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2007-07-02 10:27 AM


RDB ~

Thank you for quoting those lines. They truly do sum up my feelings regarding war.

Love, Harmony, & Peace ~ 'n a big hug!

Linda


Patricia
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21 posted 2007-07-02 11:48 AM


Truths wonderfully expressed, EA.

Patricia

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2007-07-03 10:14 PM


Patricia!

It was great to hear from you! Thanks for readin' & replyin'.

Loving hug,
Linda

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23 posted 2007-07-10 02:38 PM


Oh, those last 2 lines... if only the world would heed!!!!

Excellent write!

Klassy Lassy
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24 posted 2007-07-10 11:34 PM


Amen!  I read an e-mail about what our soldiers go through as they walk the worn torn countries of the Middle East.  I'm left me grieving not only for them, but for life itself.  Outstanding poetry, Linda.  I wish the world would take heed.  ~ Karen
iliana
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25 posted 2007-07-11 03:03 AM


How very, very true, my soul sister, and very well said.  Hey!  Have your heard about firing the grid?  www.firethegrid.org !  Spread those angel wings of yours and get the word out, okay?  KBHBLY.....lily jo
A Romantic Heart
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26 posted 2007-07-11 07:40 AM


I agree!

I loved the font you used for this poem,
and the photo!

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2007-07-11 11:33 AM


Suthern ~

Hi, Belle! War is hell! Not only is there a loss of human lives ~ there's a loss of Man's humanity.

May your life be one of harmony and peace,

Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2007-07-11 11:35 AM


Klassy Karen ~

I wish I could swoop up all our soldiers up in my 'wings' and bring them safely home.

btw It's wonderful to see you back at pip!

Love, Harmony, & Peace,

Linda

Earth Angel
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29 posted 2007-07-11 11:38 AM


Iliana ~

Hi, lily jo! How nice to hear from you! I'll check out that website later.

Thanks for dropping by!

Loving hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2007-07-11 11:43 AM


ARH ~

You have such an artistic eye yourself, and are able to more fully appreciate the effort I put into the presentation of my poetry! Thank you for saying so!

It was very nice to hear from you!

Love, Harmony & Peace,

EA

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