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A Poet's Hand . . . (secondhanddreampoet's Poet challenge)
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A Poet's Hand . . . (secondhanddreampoet's Poet challenge) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 A Poet's Hand by Linda L. Dowd In darkest hours, whilst all be still, A poet's hand, dost reach for quill. ~ Pondering thoughts, on which to write, Upon the parchment by lantern lite. Words doth flow from quiet mind, ~ Each mot a treasured, poet’s find. The quill becomes an artist’s brush, As scenes are painted in vivid blush. Messages flow from ancient sages, ~ Imparting wisdom thru' out the ages. A poet's hand oft' times be guided, By mind and heart ~ with soul abided. Perhaps ‘tis pain that does inspire, ~ Or passion that dost stir the fire. The source mightst be a sign Divine, As to how all Life dost intertwine. In darkest hours, whilst all be still, A poet's hand, dost reach for quill ~ Pondering thoughts, on which to write Upon the parchment by lantern lite. ~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
A grand-fine response to that (now rather 'ancient') 'poetic challenge!' ... I LOVE all of it, but particularly the beginning (and ending)...plus: "Words doth flow from quiet mind, ~ Each mot a treasured, poet’s find. The quill becomes an artist’s brush, As scenes are painted in vivid blush." [and, the two Roberts (Burns and Frost) are most assuredly, near the top of my 'poetic heroes' queue!] v. serious and long-sustained applause [another of those 'poetic standing ovations'] for this 'penning!' |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
absolutely beautiful !!! |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Loved it too (as usual...) |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Awesome! Eric |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! This is just beautiful. You do have a way with words. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Love this, Linda. I think it is my favorite of your poems. Ida |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Just Beautiful and so much enjoyed my friend, thank you for sharing. Rick |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Earth Angel, I don’t know what the challenge was. If it was to throw in antiquated words, or write in the style of Robert Burns, then this would work nicely. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
In darkest hours, whilst all be still, A poet's hand, dost reach for quill Wonderful, dearest Angelo Terrestre! In the still of the night, inspiration encounters less obstacles in its flow from ... the Divine Source, I agree! Perfectly met challenge! love and hugs, angelic Poetess! baci e abbracci Margherita  |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Lindalou... I love it!!  love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, that is certainly the sort of reply that makes me sit up and take notice! Thank you, Sir Bruce! A curious aside for you ~ 2 of my 5th great grandfathers were dear friends of Robby Burns and they were pallbearers at his funeral. The daughter of one married the son of the other and their great grandson was my great , great grandfather and when he died, the young poet Robert Service attended his funeral while he was visiting in Scotland. This is a terrific challenge and I am enjoying reading the offerings of other poets. To paraphrase what an old family friend once said, "The best laid plans of mice and men, are often gone astray." winky wink  Love & Poet Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
TomMark ~ Hello, Tom! They say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" ~ and I am pleased that you have a beautiful eye! lol Thank you! Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
simon ~ ...and "as per usual", I love it when you stop by! Have a great day! Love & Poet Light, Linda :hug: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ An "awesome" from you, dear poet, is "AWESOME"!!! Merci beaucoups! Love & Poet's Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick ~ Thank you, m'friend! ~ And "you have a way with words", as well! Love & Poet Light, Linda :hug: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marchmadness ~ Thank you for saying so! I am pleased that you have received my poetic offerings so positively! Love & Poet's Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick ~ It always brings a smile to my face ~ and heart ~ when a poem of mine is so well received. Thank you for sharing that with me. Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bobby ~ Here is the link to secondhanddreampoet's challege. /pip/Forum7/HTML/000752.html Perhaps you would like to join in?!? Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"In the still of the night, inspiration encounters less obstacles in its flow from ... the Divine Source" ~ Yes, I find this to be very true. love and hugs to you,Maga Margherita! baci e abbracci Angelo Terrestre |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RDB ~ Lindalou curtsies, smiling.  Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA- In darkest hours, whilst all be still, A poet's hand, dost reach for quill ~ Pondering thoughts, on which to write Upon the parchment by lantern lite......" WOW!, This really describes a poet in many ways !-- I love this post so much because it speaks volume that you know what a poet is to the heart. I love the part I chose because It is such old fashion, and gave us such a good picture of what happened when they would write! Beautifully Penned with your poetic Ink EA ARCTIC WIND  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Linda My mother's great grandfather was a Burns. He died in the civil war. They were from Scotland and also claimed some sort of kinship to Robert Burns. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ Thank you for that very thoughtful response! It is much appreciated. You are so kind and I always enjoy your visits. I am also pleased that you appreciated my attempt at recreating what it must have been like for our classic poets in days of old writing by the light of a lantern. I wanted to recreate the atmosphere. Love & Poet Light, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ida ~ Fascinating! Thanks for sharing a bit of your 'Burn' history! Unlike you, I cannot claim even a drop of his poetic blood in my veins!  ~ but he most assuredly played a part in my family history! My ancestors erected a statue of Robert Burns in Edinburgh, Scotland. Now home for a host of pigeons, I dare say! lolLove & Poet Burn's Light, Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Just another wonderful poem dear Linda It's something we have all grown to expect from someone with your spectacular talents. Loved it Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you, LP, I really appreciate you saying that. It means a great deal to me that you think so highly of my writing! ~ and as you should know by now, I think likewise of yours! Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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