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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2009-07-31 04:21 PM


    

Standing Strong
by Linda L. Dowd

When skies are gray and clouds block out the sun,
I know beyond the clouds the sky is blue.
With hopefulness in heart, each day’s begun.

From my thoughts, new realities are spun.
I live my life with honesty and grace.
I know beyond the clouds the sky is blue.

My mirror shows a smiling, friendly face.
With thankfulness, I start each brand new day.
I live my life with honesty and grace.

I know God’s angels guide me on my way.
There is no mountain top that I can't climb.
With thankfulness, I start each brand new day.

I live each day not wasting precious time.
I'm standing strong. ~ Try never to be weak.
There is no mountain top that I can’t climb.

Each word is given care before I speak.
When skies are gray and clouds block out the sun.
I'm standing strong. ~ Try never to be weak.
When skies are gray and clouds block out the sun.

*+*

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (07-31-2009 04:59 PM).]

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nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2009-07-31 06:42 PM


very beautiful and calming thoughts~~

M

Kaoru
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2 posted 2009-07-31 07:08 PM


I loved this! And I love the picture, too!
Earth Angel
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3 posted 2009-07-31 07:25 PM


Naked One ~

Good evening, M! I'm pleased that you found my thoughts "calming".

During the hubbub of the day's activities, I too, find it comforting to find a port in the storm.

:hug:

Linda

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2009-07-31 07:27 PM


Kaoru ~

Hi, Meghan! I appreciate your enthusiastic response to that gorgeous old painting (wish I knew who had painted it!) and my poem.

Have a pleasant evening!



Linda

D.Lester Young
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5 posted 2009-07-31 08:27 PM


Execution of elocution of dynamic presence of verse.
LindsayP
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6 posted 2009-07-31 09:58 PM



I live each day not wasting precious time.
I'm standing strong.-Try never to be weak.
There is no mountain top that I can’t climb.
Each word is given care before I speak.

My dear Canadian Angel, I'm sure you and I have a lot in common, positive thinking is the key to success. loved it.

Lindsay

brneyedgrly
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7 posted 2009-08-01 10:56 AM



my lovely linda

you know I love strong  

__________________________________
My mirror shows a smiling, friendly face.
With thankfulness, I start each brand new day.
I live my life with honesty and grace.
__________________________________

you ARE honesty and grace

love you,  
ss
shellie


Earth Angel
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8 posted 2009-08-01 11:22 AM


DLY ~

Good morning, Lester! You do have a wonderful way of expressive yourself! You make me smile, Sir Wordsmith!

May you always stand strong and have a band of angels supporting you!

Love & Light,
EA

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9 posted 2009-08-01 11:25 AM


LindsayP ~

You KNOW we have a lot in common, Aussie Man! ~ and being positive is one of our commonalities!

~ and I'm still standing strong!

Love 'n hugs.

Linda ~ Your CA

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2009-08-01 11:29 AM


Brown-eyed Beauty ~

Good morning, my dear sol sistah! What a lovely response to greet me this fine summer morning.

You standing strong is one of the things (among many!!!) that I admire about you!

Love you too!


Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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11 posted 2009-08-01 11:41 AM


Yo dear Linda,

It's good to know you're coming along so well.

Love Bobby

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2009-08-01 11:46 AM


R.E.J. ~

Thank you, Bobby/Bones! ~ and you knonw all about standing strong!


Linda

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13 posted 2009-08-01 02:33 PM


EA-this was written with such strong conviction...and I love this form, but have never been able to do it, as I have tried and commend you as a poet able to do it....Enjoyed....Peaceseaker
Earth Angel
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14 posted 2009-08-01 05:32 PM


Peaceseaker ~

That was kind of you to say! Thank you! Some of the poetic forms that I have been trying my hand at, as of late, can certainly try my patience! lol I'm finding them rather challenging! ~ but worth the effort. They are pulling more 'schtuff' out of me as a poet. ~ Adding more dimensions to my writing.

I appreciate your comments! Thank you!


EA

Margherita
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15 posted 2009-08-01 05:42 PM


Dearest Angelo Terrestre, I feel permeated by a very special tune elicited by masterful chords.

Yes, your words are music to my ears. Most beautifully done!

Love,
Margherita

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16 posted 2009-08-02 01:56 AM


You don't need a sword of truth and defiant banner, Linda.

There is heroism in every small deed, every tear kissed from a lover's eye, every word of kindness shared with a dejected friend.

Sometimes our love for others lets us be strong, for them, and often the hardest thing we can do is be strong for ourselves.

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2009-08-02 11:40 AM


Margherita ~

You truly are one of the sweetest, most generous ~ and talented ~ souls that I have ever had the privilege of calling my "friend". You Light up these pages ~ and my life. A day without you is like a day without sunshine!


Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2009-08-02 11:46 AM


Suncleaver ~

Luke, you have such a kind and gentle side to you! You have me smiling at this Divine aspect of your beautiful being.
Thank you for this warm, wise response to my poem.

Love 'n a big hug,
Linda

Margherita
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19 posted 2009-08-02 12:40 PM


AT sunshine,  you are one of those souls who move under the skin because their beauty shines so bright. What you say to me is what I can say to you, dear heart!

As I said in your birthday post "No Linda, no Pip Party!".

Enjoyed to read this once again.

And THANK YOU!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2009-08-02 02:14 PM


My Dear Dolphina, MMMWWWWAAAAAHHHH!
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21 posted 2009-08-02 04:27 PM


Lovely angel Linda...your song is a lovely reflection of you and the form that repeats such special lines, is perfect.  
Earth Angel
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22 posted 2009-08-02 08:17 PM


Martie Flowers ~

A lovely thing for you to say, Dear Lovely One!

I found this a tricky form to write. It was like following a very complicated recipe!!!   


Linda

BluesSerenade
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23 posted 2009-08-02 09:55 PM


Your poems are always so loving and full of promise...I admire your talent EA.

You are such a mighty poetess!!!

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2009-08-02 10:44 PM


Bluesy One ~

Lori, I am humbled by your generous words. To be honest with you, I would be hard-pressed not to have improved as a writer over the past 7 years of reading the poems of some of pip's finest poets ~ and you are most definitely among the best!

Thank you!

Linda

crosscountry83
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25 posted 2009-08-03 02:32 PM


Amazing and beautiful.  Your work is what many of us less experienced poets look up to.  Absolutely stunning.

Raleigh

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2009-08-04 08:37 PM


CC ~

You're a dear! Thank you so much. I've had lots of practice! lol We're all poets in progress! This site is a great way to learn the craft! There are many fine writers here and I continue to learn from the best of them!


EA

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27 posted 2009-09-19 02:28 AM




(huggies) Oh Linda, this is a fabulous, positively affirming terzanelle, brimming with your courageous Leo qualities! (smiles) Given how overcast Portland is generally (we only get an average of 127 days of sunshine annually, this is certainly something I can relate to ever so well, where internally I yearned for just one sunbreak, one shaft of light to puncture the clouds, and when that happened maybe I would finally see some sunshine in my life...........and holding onto faith made all the difference!

Hope you are well, dearest friend! Your valiant heart is bound to shine and once you scale that highest mountain, your beaconing halo will be what generates the alpenglow! (does happy perseverance polka)

XOXO,
Noah Eaton

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other"

Mother Teresa

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2009-09-19 09:02 AM


Oh, Noah!

Let us both stand strong! We can overcome whatever life throws at us!

I knew that Oregon had more than its fair share of cloudy days, but I had no idea that it was almost 2 out of every 3 days!  Well, I would imagine that a sunny day would not be taken for granted!

Happy "perseverance polka"! (At first glance I thought you had written "persimmons polka"! ~ Let's do that 'dance' as well! Yeah!

Thank you, my friend for your generous 'patronage'! lol


Linda

nakdthoughts
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29 posted 2011-01-05 04:54 PM


A favorite ~~~

thinking  of you

M

Sunshine
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30 posted 2011-01-05 06:41 PM


Linda, you just keep standing strong, m'friend!

My prayers are with you!

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