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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2007-08-17 04:56 PM


             

The Joker
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

In limbo, I teetered ~ ‘twixt “to be” and “not to be”.
No longer could I hear the madrigals of birdsong,
or love whisperings beneath the willows.
My days ~ and nights ~ had become one long,
monotonous drone.
A profound sadness that I had never known before,
washed over me as I floated aimlessly downstream.
With sanguine trails drifting slowly behind me,
my life force ebbed away with every beat
of my broken heart.
All the cards had been played in our game of love.
Now, all that remained,
was the smirking face
of
The Joker.


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[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-18-2007 10:51 AM).]

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JamesMichael
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1 posted 2007-08-17 05:10 PM


Nice writing...James
Earth Angel
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2 posted 2007-08-17 05:24 PM


James ~

I'm pleased that you think so!

Sending hugs from north of the U.S. Mainland!

Linda

secondhanddreampoet
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3 posted 2007-08-17 10:57 PM


This 'write' pretty much 'sums up' my "life story"...I imagine many (most?!) readers will
have 'been there' as well (and, sadly, likely more than once)...particularly amid the
"Runaway American Dream"!

serious applause!!

Honeybunch
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4 posted 2007-08-18 06:15 AM


Well said, Linda.  Yes, I guess we are all well acquainted with the Joker.  Some just see him sooner than others.  
JL
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5 posted 2007-08-18 12:41 PM


“My days ~ and nights ~ had become one long,
monotonous drone.
A profound sadness that I had never known before,
washed over me as I floated aimlessly downstream.
                                       ~
my life force ebbed away with every beat
of my broken heart.
                                       ~
Now, all that remained,
was the smirking face
of
The Joker.”


Sounds like some ‘Joker’ needs a poke in the nose.
Great writing EA.


JL


Earth Angel
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6 posted 2007-08-19 04:20 PM


shdp ~

'Tis a sad state of affairs, to be sure. One that most of us have experienced at least once in our lifetime.

May the next chapter of your life story be a joyful one!

Loving hug,
EA

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2007-08-19 04:21 PM


Bunches of Honey ~

I much prefer the King of Hearts! lol

Love to you!
Linda

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2007-08-19 04:27 PM


JL ~

Fortunately, my radar keeps me away from the joker types. I wish that were true for all women.

Tex Man, I can imagine you valiantly storming in on a white steed to protect a damsel in distress!


EA

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9 posted 2007-08-22 12:57 PM


All the cards had been played in our game of love.
Now, all that remained,
was the smirking face
of
The Joker.

And he deserves a great big kick in the teeth he hides beneath that smirk!!!

Ah, my friend... could I borrow some of your radar??? Pretty please?? *S*

Excellent write!!!!

The Lady
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10 posted 2007-08-24 12:15 PM




and some of us don't recognize him
till it's too late

love it Linda Angel

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2007-08-24 10:06 PM


Suthern One ~

Belle, one joker radar comin' up! I'm sending it angel air exprss and should get to you in a blink of a fairy's eye!

Love to you!

Linda

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2007-08-24 10:06 PM


Lady Kate ~

...and ain't that the truth!

Loving hug,
LA

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13 posted 2007-09-21 07:20 PM


This was Great!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I love your poems with your voice and music!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank you for all your comments!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rick
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14 posted 2007-09-21 07:59 PM


Dear Linda, the joker smiles all the time, love to us all is a gift and a choice that is made each day, to keep or throw away. We all need to appreciate its moments and if it leaves; to look back on what it had given. Holding the love within yourself and sharing a little with everyone that you know, will give you more happiness and purpose in life, a warmth that will be with you each day. Having and holding someone close, sharing the day till it flows away sounds so so lovely and good luck and lots of love for those who have found it, life is a search and journey.

Rick
Enjoyed the read my friend, thanks for sharing.

Rick

LindsayP
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15 posted 2007-09-21 10:32 PM



Linda, I find it very hard to believe that a

person of your obvious talent and loving

feelings towards others could possibly

have such sad thoughts. I know everyone that knows you through Pips will all be feeling for you. I know I will. I hope you have a happy day Linda and may god smile upon you.Good luck.

Lindsay  

Marchmadness
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16 posted 2007-09-22 03:43 AM


Hi Linda,
   Well said, Sounds like you need to shuffle the deck.

OwlSA
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17 posted 2007-09-22 10:59 AM


Linda, the Joker isn't worthy of you.  May you find somebody who is (that will be difficult, but perhaps he is out there somewhere)!

- Owl

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2007-09-22 01:45 PM


Windwalker ~

Hi, WW! What an exuberant and enthusiastic reply! Thank you! I hadn't realized that you had listened to any of my poems with audio ~ but I'm pleased to learn that you have and that you enjoyed them!

As for this poem, I was pleasantly surprised to see it resurrected from the depths of this forum and back into the light! ~ so to speak! lol

Giving you a warm hug,

EA

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2007-09-22 01:55 PM


Rick ~

I totally concur, O Wise One! ~ but then again, I always do agree with what you write.

Every poet has a well of emotions, thoughts, and past experiences, from which they draw when reminders of them crop up in their present. I was writing from a place where I once was, but am thankfully not there now.

Thank you for taking the time to write such a thought-full response.

Loving hug and a smile,

Linda
  

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-22-2007 04:12 PM).]

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2007-09-22 02:01 PM


Lindsay ~

My dear man, you are a pet ~ and a very compassionate one at that!

I wrote of a past experience, however, I have grown so much emotionally and spiritually since that time and am so much stronger now.

Chaos, pains and sorrows still come my way ~ but I handle them so much better now!

Thanks, LP, for caring.

Giving you a hug 'n a half,

Linda

Earth Angel
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21 posted 2007-09-22 02:04 PM


Ida ~

You cracked me up with that cute reply! Yeppers! It's time to shuffle that deck! lol

Love to you,

Linda

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2007-09-22 02:06 PM


Owl!!!! I'm thrilled to hear from you! You have been on my mind with all that you have been going through!

Gosh! I have missed you soooo much!

I appreciate your kind words.

Loving hug,

Linda

Artic Wind
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23 posted 2007-09-22 04:48 PM


earth angel      this a touching and beautiful poem    ARCTIC WIND
Earth Angel
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24 posted 2007-09-22 04:50 PM


Arctic Wind ~

Thank you for reading my poem and for leaving such a sweet reply.

Love your name! It is so fresh and invigorating!

Hugs to you,

EA

Kethry
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25 posted 2007-09-22 07:51 PM


Thanks for the warning Linda. I always end up with the joker that's why I now stay away from all cards.

a good commitee can decimate communication.

latearrival
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26 posted 2007-09-22 09:21 PM


This was so clever and a fun way to write of past times.The Joker indeed.. "late"  
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27 posted 2007-09-22 09:52 PM


EA


this is my first time looking at your poetry, and i think it is really nice. the joker isnt the best card to pull out of the deck, you should stay with the queen of hearts, and maybe then, the king of hearts will come too you


Earth Angel
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28 posted 2007-09-23 01:22 PM


The Keth is back!

It's so good to hear from you! And full of wit and charm as per usual! The Knight of Cups can also entice you and then dice you! ~ and he is so fickle! I much prefer the King of Cups who is solid, wise, mature, and loving.

Giving you a big, warm hug,

Linda

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Earth Angel
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29 posted 2007-09-23 01:24 PM


"late"

~ Gracias! Merci! Thank you!

May you never see the smirking face of the Joker!

Love to you,

Linda

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2007-09-23 01:26 PM


nobster ~

"you should stay with the queen of hearts, and maybe then, the king of hearts will come too you"

~ Thanks for the sage advice!

Welcome aboard the pip ship! I hope you enjoy yourself as much as I do.



Earth Angel


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