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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2008-08-18 11:07 PM




When All Seems Lost
by Linda L. Dowd

+*+*+*+*+*+
When all seems lost
and all is dreary,
When faith does slip
and eyes are teary,
When feeling down
and oh so weary,

~*~

There comes a spark
that lights the flame,
And once again,
you’re in the game!
+*+*+*+*+*+

~

© Copyright 2008 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
inkedgoddess
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1 posted 2008-08-18 11:16 PM


Yes it is just like that, when you have faith in yourself and your creator

The Shadow in Blue
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2 posted 2008-08-19 12:08 PM


I loved it Linda. Very much enjoyed.


J.

quatro
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3 posted 2008-08-19 12:10 PM


This is quite lovely...enjoyable read!

quatro

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4 posted 2008-08-19 01:49 AM


This is another good one!!!!
Margherita
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5 posted 2008-08-19 07:59 AM


Yes, my beautiful Linda, this is so true, we never should despair. Love taps on our shoulders and whispers "I am here, right here with you".

Sooo beautiful, dearest Poetess, and of course you know how much I like the picture you choose!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

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6 posted 2008-08-19 10:03 AM


Linda...If I didn't know better I would say this was written with me in mind, then I would have to blame you for the tears I now cry. Bless you dear lady and know that you are a special person...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

LindsayP
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7 posted 2008-08-20 11:37 PM



Oh Linda my sweet one, that is sooo good

A delight to read. Keep them coming.

Lindsay



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8 posted 2008-08-21 12:05 PM


Linda, I really needed to read this tonight! Thank you so much and what beautiful words.

Do you have any idea what has happened to Noah?

hugs, Marti

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9 posted 2008-08-21 12:08 PM


quote:
There comes a spark
that lights the flame,



Linda,

For me that 'spark' is often you. You so often bring a smile to my face when I am dragging at the end of my day.

Thank you for the light that shines from within you.

Love,
Alison

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10 posted 2008-08-21 12:13 PM


PS - I have been wondering about Noah too.
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11 posted 2008-08-21 03:17 PM


Dear Linda, It seems that we've both been thinking about sparks and flames recently.  I prefer your version.  Lovely picture too!
Love
Helen

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12 posted 2008-08-21 03:32 PM


Linda, Alison stole the words right out of my mouth!  You are so often that healing spark for me.  I love your poem, but not as much as I love you!

- Owl

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2008-08-21 06:08 PM


Goddess ~

Yes, faith in God and ourselves can get us through troubling times.


Linda

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14 posted 2008-08-21 06:09 PM


The Shadow in Blue ~

Hi, Jill! It pleases me that you enjoy my poetry. Your reading of my poems and your comments are always appreciated. Thank you!


Linda

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15 posted 2008-08-21 06:10 PM


liked it
Earth Angel
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16 posted 2008-08-21 06:12 PM


quatro ~

Is that really you?!? What a pleasant surprise!
Hope that all has been well with  you and yours in the big state of Texas!

It was great to hear from you!

Giving you a warm, welcome-back pip hug,
EA

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17 posted 2008-08-21 06:13 PM


One Who Walks With the Wind ~

'Angel' curtseys!

Thanks, WW!


EA

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18 posted 2008-08-21 06:17 PM


Margherita ~ my Maga Dolphina

But of course I knew that you would love that painting. I would have given the artist his/her due, but I do not know who it is.

You look so cute playfully rising out of the sea and up into the air!

and to U 2,

Angelo Terrestre

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19 posted 2008-08-21 06:20 PM


Poet Paul ~

Then consider it posted for you, my friend! I know that you have been having a difficult time of it as of late. Let the spirit of the dolphin lift you up!

Loving hug,
Linda

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20 posted 2008-08-21 06:21 PM


LP ~

I always love it when my Aussie Man stops by for a little visit!

As per usual, you have me smiling!

Love and hugs,
Linda

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21 posted 2008-08-21 06:28 PM


Misty Lilacs ~

I'm sorry to hear that you "needed to read this", dear Marti. I hope the words were of some comfort to you.

It's curious that you should ask about our Mistletoe Angel as I recently sent an email to Noah and have not received a response to it as of yet. He didn't respond to the one I sent several weeks ago, either! ~ Which is so unlike him.

I hope that today has been a better day for you.

With love and a warm hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2008-08-21 06:29 PM


Alison ~

You are such a warm, kind-hearted soul. 'Tis no wonder that you are so loved by your fellow pipsters! ~ of which I am one!

Regarding Noah, please read my reply to Misty Lilacs.


Linda

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23 posted 2008-08-21 06:33 PM


Bunches of Honey ~

Hi, Honey! You say the 'sweetest' things! ~ and they are always appreciated!

Love & Light,
Linda

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24 posted 2008-08-21 06:36 PM


Owl ~

I know what you mean about Alison taking the words out of your mouth! She often beats me to the punch as well! ~ as does Margherita!

Love you too!

Linda



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25 posted 2008-08-21 06:38 PM


vandana ~

Ooops! I almost missed you! You stopped by while I was writing my replies!

Glad you liked my poem!


Linda

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26 posted 2008-08-21 10:39 PM


I loved this one.
excellent write.

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2008-08-21 10:42 PM


Dreamer Spirit ~

It appears that you and I were responding to each other's poem at the same time! lol

Thank you for your response to mine!

Love and Spirit Light,
EA

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28 posted 2008-08-21 11:21 PM


What a wonderful way to end the day, with the assurance of a light at the end of a long, long tunnel.

Thank you Linda

The Shadow in Blue
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29 posted 2008-08-21 11:36 PM


So yeah, I think I need that spark Linda.
Wish me luck.
Again, well written.

J.

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2008-08-22 01:46 PM


Gaelynsgirl ~

Yes, Lynda, those dark tunnels can be ever so looong! In my own life, I have always found Light at the end of them!

~ May that also always be true for you!

Thanks for reading and commenting!


Linda

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31 posted 2008-08-22 01:50 PM


The Shadow in Blue ~

Even 'sparky' people such as yourself need their flames fanned once in a while. I'm blowing 'angel' winds your way and wishing you lots, and lots of GOOD luck!

Sending a comforting hug your way,

Linda

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32 posted 2008-08-25 02:31 AM


GAME.....isn't it funny , the words used to describe things that are anything but the words used?

still a very good poem.
best of luck with your game.

How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much?

Earth Angel
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33 posted 2008-08-25 08:37 AM


Good morning, Gumpy! Long time no see, my fellow Canadian!

Thanks for dropping by! May your game in life, be a good one!

Giving you a warm, welcome-back pip hug,

EA

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34 posted 2008-08-28 11:25 AM


I don't believe I have read this one from you EA! I can't believe I missed such a great write.

I think it speaks volume and depth!

Loved it


ARCTIC WIND

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35 posted 2008-08-28 11:33 AM


Artic Wind ~

Thank you, ARCTIC. Your kind WIND is always appreciated!

May you never feel weary or dreary or lost!

Love & Light,
EA

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36 posted 2008-08-28 12:55 PM


So true are your words and you said them well.  Motivation takes but a spark to ignite into a full fledged flame when the right fuel is used.  
Earth Angel
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37 posted 2008-08-28 01:54 PM


Mark! ~ What a pleasant surprise to hear from  you today!

May your inner spark keep your Light forever aglow!

Big hug,
Linda

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GIF image (animated, 44 frames)
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GIF image (animated, 44 frames)
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Earth Angel
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41 posted 2008-08-28 08:14 PM


nourzihane ~

Oh! What a lovely bouquet of yellow roses! I love them! What a thoughtful gesture! Their sweet perfume comes right through my computer monitor!

Thank you VERY much.

Love, Joy & Roses,
EA

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42 posted 2008-09-25 06:11 PM


You know why this title drew me in... I'm glad it did. *S* Wonderful!
Robert E. Jordan
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43 posted 2008-09-25 06:28 PM


Yo Linda,

This is a cute little number.  I like it.

Bobby

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44 posted 2008-09-25 08:09 PM


I think you lift everybody up, Linda by just being you.
                                Ida

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45 posted 2008-09-26 12:16 PM


nice tight write with a great theme...very upbeat...never too much of that...good write...enjoyed immensely
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