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Cloak of Midnite Raven . . . . . (rev Rubaiyat)
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Cloak of Midnite Raven . . . . . (rev Rubaiyat) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: John William Waterhouse Cloak of Midnite Raven ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Steeped in depths of deepest sorrow, Pains of others she did borrow; Wrapped in cloak of midnite raven, Waiting for sun's rise on morrow. Wrapped in cloak of midnite raven, Mind in flood with image graven; A glint of hope does pierce her night, With pale glimpse of peaceful haven. A glint of hope does pierce her night, With rising sun's pre-dawning light; The inner embers start to glow, As soul leaves dark in angel flight. Steeped in depths of deepest sorrow, Pains of others she did borrow; Wrapped in cloak of midnite raven, Waiting for sun's rise on morrow.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 what a wonderful write! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Superb! Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Linda a truly wonderful write. May the form be with you. MoonShadow |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely, Linda! I know about "borrowing" the pains of others. It's called empathy and sometimes one wishes it had an off switch. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Fine poetic recipe here, darlin'. A longing in velvet darkness. And Waterhouse is a favorite. Cheers sweet lady, reg |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A glint of hope does pierce her night, With rising sun's pre-dawning light; The inner embers start to glow, As soul leaves dark in angel flight. Simply wonderful, dear Linda Angel! You have such a rare sensitivity when it comes to these themes. A joy to read! Love and hugs, Angelo Terrestre. Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ Hi, there, Kacy! I'm pleased that you dropped by! Glad you liked it!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Interloper! Merci for the "superb" reply! Hugs to you, Tall Texan! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MoonShadow ~ Thank you, Ken! I have been enjoying reading the captivating poems that you have written in a wide variety of poetic forms. I am pleased that you appreciate the rubaiyat that I lent my hand to. Loves 'n Literature Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Being an empath certainly can have its drawbacks! It's great for others, but hard on us!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Regina! As I may have mentioned to you before, whenever I see your name, I say "rosewood" to myself. I know your name is Regina, but to me, you're rosewood! lol Thank you very much for the kind and lovely reply. It was a pleasure to read! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marvelous Margherita ~ Thank you for saying so! I am always pleased when you pop in for a visit ~ and your replies always bring smiles with them.  Loves 'n hugs ~ 'n smiles! Linda |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"A glint of hope does pierce her night, With rising sun's pre-dawning light; The inner embers start to glow, As soul leaves dark in angel flight." Flight into the Light. Peace and Grace to you Linda. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ My dear friend, God bless you. With love & Angel Light, Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great poem Linda but no more than what I have grown to expect from you dear lady much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Khe Iem Junior Member
since 2007-10-14
Posts 25 |
Steeped in depths of deepest sorrow, Pains of others she did borrow; It is so nice. Khe Iem |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LP ~ Hi, Lindsay! You say the sweetest things! I appreciate your appreciation, 'muchly'!  Sending loves 'n hugs to the Land Down Under! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Khe Iem I'm pleased to make your acquaintance! Welcome aboard the Pip Ship! Thank you for reading my poem and for leaving that nice reply! Giving you a warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Linda...Intriguing write, makes me want more. This sounds like it could turn into one of your classic epic story poems, ( I'm sure you know what I mean by epic ) Enjoyed very much and waiting for more...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Linda Angel this is a poem of great substance one could walk through it and feel the scratch of borrowed pain |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Yes, I do know what you mean by an "epic", my dear man! Whenever I think of that 'epic' poem of mine, your smiling face appears before my eyes! This was a lovely reply and I thank you for it. You have also planted a seed in my mind! lol Love to you, Southern Man! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ Oh, but that would never do! I would not ever want you to "feel the scratch of borrowed pain"!!! ~ but knowing you as I do through your poetry and replies, you have an empathetic soul! Loving hug, 'Linda Angel' |
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Brian23 Member
since 2007-11-03
Posts 73Belfast, Ireland |
Such a great poem and the pictures really add something to it. Enjoyed it a lot |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I couldn't possibly improve upon the most appropriate comments already made about this fine and interesting 'write'...simply, I concur! serious, sustained applause!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brian23 ~ Hi, Bri ~ a tiny poem, for you! lol Thank you for reading and replying to my attempt at a rubaiyat. From time to time I try my hand at different poetic forms. MoonShadow is a master at poetic forms and I try not to miss any of his poetic works. I'm pleased that you liked my choice of paintings to accompany my poem. I wish I knew the name of the artist of the raven, otherwise, I would have given him/her their due credit. Hugs to you! ~ and have a great day! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
shdp ~ My goodness, Bruce! To echo all that has been said before you, is to say a mouthful! ~ and I thank you for every mot ~ and each clap of thy talented hands! Linda |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
 yeah I think that pretty much sums it up. If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ That painting by Waterhouse entitled "The Tempest" has inspired both this poem and my recent one entitled, "Carnal Sins". Perhaps this brooding painting will be the source of inspiration for a third one as well! Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA- WOW, A powerful And wonderful poem! I have never heard of that type of poem! Sounds fun! LOL  ARCTIC WIND |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I really like this poem alot, it makes me wonder..... ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I really liked this poem alot.....it made me wonder.....thanks for sharing....JAC ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ If writing in a different form sounds like "fun" to you, then perhaps you could search "poetry forms" on the net and give one of them a try. It seems to me that you have already tried your hand at writing a haiku. Thank you for your sweet reply, AW! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angel4aKing ~ Hi, JAC! Haven't seen you around for awhile! It was good to hear from you! Hope you have been well! Giving you a warm, welcome-back hug, EA |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Great poem, Linda. I hear that empathetic talent of yours coming through loud and clear here. It is always necessary that we let that go and what a better place to do it than by a clensing ocean! Lubsya, Linda Lou..........lily jo |
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chickoo007 Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 70India |
Every time i read your poem all i say is awesome even today "AWESOME" Truly amazing..... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Thank you for the sweet reply, lily jo! It is always a pleasure to read your kind and thoughtful comments! lubsya 2 Linda KBHBLY |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
chickoo ~ The words "AWESOME" and "amazing" ~ are awesome and amazing! What a compliment when they are used to describe my poetry! Thank you very much! Have a delightful day! ~ Mine is certainly starting out to be! EA |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely, Linda. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Adorable Mad One ~ Thank you, Ida! Love to you! Linda |
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