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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2008-02-14 06:54 PM




My Spirit
by Linda L. Dowd

My spirit flows with calming breeze,
and streams with winds above the trees.
It spans the blues of God’s great sky
~ Riding the thermals as gulls wing by.

It swims the oceans and sails the seas,
with playful dolphins with carefree ease.
It soars o'er valleys and mountains high,
~ Experiencing life ‘til the day I die.

It crosses the deserts but does not thirst,
and drinks in blessings until it bursts.
I hunger not ~ for my spirit's fed,
from when I rise ~ 'til I'm off to bed.

My spirit flows with calming breeze,
and streams with winds above the trees.
It spans the blues of God’s great sky
~ Riding the thermals as gulls wing by.

.

© Copyright 2008 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Kristabell
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1 posted 2008-02-14 06:57 PM


This is well written, a story of contentment.
LindsayP
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2 posted 2008-02-14 07:04 PM



That comes only from one who has a

beautiful spirit, I really loved this one.

Love and hugs dear Linda.

Lindsay

Marchmadness
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3 posted 2008-02-15 01:19 AM


I agree with Lindsey. I always feel your beautiful spirit in your poems and your comments.
                              Ida

Margherita
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4 posted 2008-02-15 02:43 AM


quote:
It swims the oceans and sails the seas,
with playful dolphins with carefree ease.
It soars o'er valleys and mountains high,
~ Experiencing life ‘til the day I die.



Here I truly recognize YOUR spirit ... it also soars on these blue pages for all to enjoy, yes!

Wonderful, my dear Linda Angelo Terrestre, with the knowing of celestial beauty.

A keeper to be read and absorbed when we sometimes fly too low ...

Love and hugs
Baci e abbracci
Margherita


JamesMichael
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5 posted 2008-02-15 04:08 AM


Its good to have a nice spirit...it will take you far...James
Goldenrose
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6 posted 2008-02-15 04:11 AM


Such soaring beauty here Linda...thank you for the words..

Goldenrose

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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7 posted 2008-02-15 05:52 AM


Lindalou... such beauty in your wondrous words   love RDB

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

miscellanea
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8 posted 2008-02-15 07:04 AM


I hunger not ~ for my spirit's fed,
from when I rise ~ 'til I'm off to bed.

Indeed, it shows in the beauty of your writing, Miss Angel!   Another keeper among the many!  

hugs,

misce'

miscellanea
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9 posted 2008-02-15 07:05 AM


Too early for me!  I forgot to check the save thread box!

Now, on my mark, get set, and ...

simon
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10 posted 2008-02-15 07:25 AM


Enjoyed flying around the World with you...
poddarku
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india
11 posted 2008-02-15 08:04 AM


the rhythm is beautiful. more than i can ever write.


effjayel
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12 posted 2008-02-15 09:58 AM


Linda

I am with you in Spirit....How did I miss this one? I went back to revist ' A Hush Has Fallen' & discovered this gem tucked away out of sight. Good job..

John

passing shadows
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13 posted 2008-02-15 10:18 AM


you are a true beauty Linda

jwesley
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14 posted 2008-02-15 11:19 AM


Saw your spirit today...just after it rained and the sun peeked out again...it was red, and yellow and orange and green and blue and idigo and violet . . .

j.

TomMark
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15 posted 2008-02-15 12:49 PM


Wonderful. This is what keep all going along life.!!!
SmartChick
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16 posted 2008-02-15 02:13 PM


How beautiful, Linda! Each time I come and read one of your poems, I feel such a calming peace inside.
Earth Angel
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17 posted 2008-02-16 10:40 AM


Kristabell ~

Whenever I see your name, I see shimmering crystals and hear the tinkling of a silver bell.

Thank you for reading and replying to "My Spirit"!

Love & Spirit Light,

EA

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2008-02-16 10:42 AM


Lindsay ~

From "one who has a beautiful spirit" to another, I give you my heartfelt thanks.

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2008-02-16 10:44 AM


Marchmadness ~

I like "agree"able people! lol Thank you, dear Ida!

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2008-02-16 10:47 AM


Marvelous Margherita ~

I swear, every one of your kind and effusive replies is a keeper! ~ Just like you, yourself, are!!! Thank you so much for Lighting up my pip experience each day!

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda
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Earth Angel
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21 posted 2008-02-16 10:48 AM


James ~

Aloha, Hawaii Man! Care to come fly with me! lol

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2008-02-16 10:50 AM


Goldenrose ~

Good morning, Phil! Oh, you're 5 hours ahead of us, so I should say, "Good afternoon, Phil!"

Thank you for your nice comment!

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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23 posted 2008-02-16 10:52 AM


RDB ~

Greetings, Roneice! It is always a treat when you stop by from the Land Down Under!

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2008-02-16 10:56 AM


Miss Misce' ~

Again you flatter me with your saving of one of poems! To know that a poet such as yourself has deemed so many of my poems a , really heightens my enjoyment of writing. Thank you!

Love & Spirit Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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25 posted 2008-02-16 10:57 AM


simon ~

It's the only way to travel! It's convenient and their is no airfare! lol

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2008-02-16 11:01 AM


poddarku ~

That was very nice of you to say! ~ But please, do not sell yourself short! Rhythm and rhyme are techniques that can be learned, however, the talent truly lies in the ability to convey thoughts, ideas, dreams, emotions etc ~ all of which you do VERY well, dear poet!

Love & Spirit Light,

EA

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2008-02-16 11:04 AM


Effjayel ~

Dear John, your appreciation of my poem "Hush of Silence" continues to bring me smiles. You are such a pet.

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2008-02-16 11:06 AM


passing shadows ~

That was very sweet of you to say. But as the saying goes, "It takes one ~ to know one", Dear Dixie! Thank you!

Love & Spirit Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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29 posted 2008-02-16 11:08 AM


jwesley ~

Oh, j, you have me sighing and blushing with the poetic sweetness of your words. Your response was truly precious. Thank you, so much!

Love & Rainbow Spirit Light,

Linda

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2008-02-16 11:10 AM



TM



Love & Spirit Light,

EA

Earth Angel
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31 posted 2008-02-16 11:15 AM


Smartest Chick ~

My dear, faithful reader and friend, I believe that you have responded to around 1,200 of my poems over the past 5 1/2 years! ~ and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

I am happy that you find my poetry calming and gives you a sense of peace. The Lord knows, that you certainly could use some of that!

Love & Spirit Light,

Linda

Toerag
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32 posted 2008-02-16 01:45 PM


Howdee Angelic one!!!...Ya remember "Talking a Bath?"....ya ready for your back to be washed?
Earth Angel
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33 posted 2008-02-16 02:28 PM


Sir Toe the Rascallion, you 'talk' a bath with the best of men! ~ My back is yours! ~ But ONLY my back!  Please remember, I have a reputation to live up to! ~ a very lofty one! lol

Soaps, scents, 'n bubble baths,

Linda

Honeybunch
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34 posted 2008-02-16 02:34 PM


"I hunger not ~ for my spirit's fed,"

Yes dear Linda it surely is!  I must have been "flying low" as Margherita said to not have seen this before but your poetry lifts one, you know!

Love
Helen

Earth Angel
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35 posted 2008-02-16 03:12 PM


Bunches of Honey ~

Hi, Honey! Whenever you need a 'lift' ~ hop aboatd EA's air express and fly high in the sky!

Love to you, my SA friend!

Linda

Misty Lilacs
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36 posted 2008-02-16 04:52 PM


Honeybunch, I see your spirit floating past my blue and white, sun drenched mountains. I will one day join you!

hugs and luvs, Marti

Earth Angel
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37 posted 2008-02-16 06:18 PM


Marti ~

You and I have had many spirit-ed flights together! You're one fun soul sister!

Your "blue and white, sun drenched mountains" sound divine! Perhaps I should astral travel your way to see them! ~ and you!

Sending a warm, hug of love,

Linda

iliana
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38 posted 2008-02-17 12:35 PM


Sweet EA, I not only hear you soaring but I feel it....and that feels great!  Soar high, dear Linda!  KBHBLY to the max!.....lily jo
Earth Angel
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39 posted 2008-02-17 12:42 PM


lily jo! ~ It's so good to hear from you! You have been through such an ordeal, and yet you are up at this hour reading and replying ~ and sweetly so!

Come fly with me! ~ and lets leave our earthbound bodies behind! ~ at least during our spirit flight tonight!

KBHBLY 2 da max 2

Linda


Misty Lilacs
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40 posted 2008-02-17 03:14 PM


Drop in anytime. The tea is always brewing.
Luv you ... M

Earth Angel
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41 posted 2008-02-17 03:22 PM


Marti, this 'tea granny' is catching the next warm thermal updraft and heading your way! Put the kettle on! ~ Oh, and I'll bring some  fresh-baked scones and my blueberry preserves!

Luvsya!
Linda

Artic Wind
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42 posted 2008-02-18 06:52 PM


EA-

Now this is a lovely Poem!

I really LIKE this poem EA!

Very Beautifully Written



ARCTIC WIND

Earth Angel
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43 posted 2008-02-18 06:56 PM


Arctic Wind ~

I appreciate your patronage! lol You always write such sweet, enthusiastic replies! Thank you!


EA

Ceinwyn
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44 posted 2008-02-18 09:59 PM


I love you and your spirit.  I feel you all the way over here when I'm sad.  You bring me comfort even in my thoughts.  

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

Earth Angel
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45 posted 2008-02-19 08:04 AM


Ceinwyn ~

Your warm, loving words put a smile in my heart.

With love,
Linda

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