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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2008-05-05 05:19 PM



The Epiphany
Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording.

Music is entitled: Zadkiel, The Heavenly Power of Prayer by Andreas Mock
From the Merlin’s Magic album: “Angel Helpers”


Artist: Eva Gabriel

The Epiphany
by Linda L. Dowd

Dust motes danced in gold rays of light,
as I lazed in a Sunday morn’s bed.
Sagebrush thoughts kept tumbling around,
my dazed and sleepy head.

Pensively, I languished there,
then from me slipped a sigh,
For thru’ the open shutters,
I spied blue denim sky.

Billowing clouds were swirling,
playing hide-and-seek with the sun.
I wished to fly up high and free,
until my days were done.

The struggles on the road I’ve walked,
had taken a mighty toll.
I yearned for sweet serenity,
to soothe my sinking soul.

While lying there in reverie,
an epiphany soon appeared.
~ Each step in my life’s journey,
was to be embraced ~ not feared.

Through loving self and others,
and with faith in God Above,
I could conquer what came my way,
through inner strength and love.

By turning from my challenges,
my essence had lost its glowing.
~ I had to walk with head held high,
and trust my inner knowing.

I swiftly cast the covers off,
and leapt from my cozy bed.
No longer would I hide from life,
~ forthwith I’d live instead

Dust motes danced in gold rays of light,
as I lazed in Sunday morn’s bed.
Sagebrush thoughts kept tumbling around,
my dazed and sleepy head.

Pensively, I languished there,
then from me slipped a sigh,
For thru’ the open shutters,
I spied blue denim sky.

~

© Copyright 2008 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Marchmadness
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1 posted 2008-05-05 05:28 PM


Linda, Your mind is a beautiful place. Thank you for letting us mere mortals take a little peek inside every now and then.
                              Ida

Margherita
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2 posted 2008-05-05 06:47 PM


quote:
I swiftly cast the covers off,
and leapt from my cozy bed.
No longer would I hide from life,
~ forthwith I’d live instead



These are words born in the soul of a true Angel!!

You take us on a deeply beautiful and touching journey, dearest Linda!

So uplifting and encouraging! We are blessed to receive your heavenly messages.
As a gentle reminder of the value of life, even though full of challenges, I will put this into my library!

Love and hugs.
Margherita


Margherita
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3 posted 2008-05-06 01:38 PM


it is a must read ...
Misty Lilacs
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4 posted 2008-05-06 02:26 PM


Linda, Only an angel like you could write such beautiful thoughts. It is indeed an amazing epiphany. God bless you.

Hugs and luvs, Marti

steavenr
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5 posted 2008-05-06 06:34 PM


beautiful...not quite the term

lovely...just can't begin to describe it

ewquisite...not even close

whatever the words to describe this amazing write...it far exceeds their ability to adequately describe it

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-05-06 07:05 PM


Dear Linda,

This is fairly good.  It would be better if you dropped the last two strophes.

Bobby

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2008-05-06 08:20 PM


Dear Ida ~

My great grandmother was named Ida Belle.

A lovely reply with which you have gifted me!


Linda

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2008-05-06 08:23 PM


Maga Margherita ~

You are tantamount to a Mount Vesuvius of niceness!

My eyes, lips, and heart are smiling! Thank you!

2

Linda

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2008-05-06 08:24 PM


Misty Lilacs ~

Marti! It's been awhile! I've been thinking of you! Lilac season will soon be upon us!

God bless you, as well!

Loveya!
Linda

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2008-05-06 08:26 PM


steaven ~

Oh, my! I will gratefully accept them all!
That was such a cute response! ~ and highly complimentary! Thank you sooo much!

Love 'n hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2008-05-06 08:29 PM


Bobby ~

For the recording, I felt that repeating the first two stanzas worked well.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great evening,
Linda

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2008-05-06 08:30 PM


Margherita ~

Ooops! I just noticed your second reply! ~ You l'il darlin'! lol


Linda

BluesSerenade
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13 posted 2008-05-06 09:22 PM


While lying there in reverie,
an epiphany soon appeared.
~ Each step in my life’s journey,
was to be embraced ~ not feared.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This reads like a prayer, Earth Angel~  You always manage to put everythng in perspective, just so!  And I thank you for that!


Richy
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14 posted 2008-05-06 09:50 PM



Dear Linda, this is a new favorite of mine of yours. And just knowing the wonderful spirit that is you, makes it even that much more special.

Rich

WindWalker
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15 posted 2008-05-07 12:18 PM


I agree "You do take us on a deeply beautiful and touching journey" I love this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank you for your comment on my poem, your words honour me.
Earth Angel
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16 posted 2008-05-07 11:45 PM


BluesSerenade ~

Hi, Lori! It really is nice to have you back! I hope you stick around, this time!

As for putting things in perspective, I am a work in progress! lol

Warm hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2008-05-07 11:47 PM


Richy ~

That was especially charitable of you to say!
~ and it touches me. Thank you.


Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2008-05-07 11:54 PM


WindWalker ~

It is very gratifying to read a response such as yours. You are most welcome for the comment I wrote on your poem ~ "Of Distant Worlds my Heart Would Speak". I felt privileged to read it and I saved it for future readings.

Loving hug,
Linda

Joe Crow
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19 posted 2008-05-09 07:27 PM


That's a finely taught lesson there Linda, I think you really are an Angel!


             Peace to you my friend,

                   Joe

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2008-05-10 11:28 AM


Joe ~

Thank you! I truly appreciate your appreciation!

Love & Light ~ and a big hug,
Linda


Artic Wind
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21 posted 2008-05-11 03:55 PM


WOW! what a beauty EA!

I really like this one!

ARCTIC WIND

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2008-05-13 11:10 AM


ARCTIC WIND ~

I do so enjoy your enthusiastic responses to my humble poetic offerings!

Sending a warm, hug-o-love,
EA

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