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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2009-10-27 08:47 AM


                     

On Halloween
by Linda L. Dowd

Hold candle bright above your head
to light the hellish path.
On Halloween the ghoulish trails
are slick from bloody bath.

Beware the stench of fetid flesh
~ assailing nose and soul.
And listen not to clang of bell
that claims souls with each toll.

Don’t hesitate! ~ Keep marching on
~ right past the rising dead.
Say silent prayers from sealed lips
~ lest Evil hears what’s said.

Lord Michael always stands on guard
and beams down Rays of Blue.
All ghouls and demons ~ he'll cast out
to see you safely through.

No harm will ever come your way
when you invite the Light.
The Dark is felled by Michael's hand
which wields gold Sword of Right.

*+*



[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-29-2009 02:42 PM).]

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Margherita
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1 posted 2009-10-27 02:20 PM


Wow, dearest Linda, to find Archangel Michael in your Halloween post surprised and pleased me so much.

You did an incredible job here with your powerful words. Within the shrine and under the wings of Lord Michael I could feel safe even in a terrifying Halloween atmosphere. You say it!

Whatever theme you treat you achieve spectacular poetic heights.

Love,
Margherita

Bill Charles
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2 posted 2009-10-27 02:41 PM


Linda - this was a nice surprise write. Well done, as you do...

BC

Lighthousebob
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3 posted 2009-10-27 03:39 PM


Awwwww, just like an angel to write of her own kind on Halloween and, yes, of course, I will, I will for sure keep that Light on!

Happy Hallowed now and then and Happy Hallowed tween!

I much enjoyed your poem and God bless,

-Bob


BluesSerenade
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4 posted 2009-10-27 07:10 PM


Kind of like a walk in some forsaken cemetary...but as usual you shine the light so brigt.  
You are fearless fair lady, and your poetry transcends all ghosts and goblins
and things that go bump in the night......just my take you know!


Marchmadness
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5 posted 2009-10-28 02:40 AM


Very creative write, Linda.
                       Ida

nourzihane
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6 posted 2009-10-28 03:47 AM


My dear friend ... Linda...

Your choice of topics is very nice

Thank you
Nourzihane

Toerag
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7 posted 2009-10-28 09:15 AM


Be frightened not by goulish fiends,
Though they too can be bad,
Fear more the frightful poetry,
Replied here by Toerag.

[This message has been edited by Toerag (10-28-2009 10:12 AM).]

suthern
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8 posted 2009-10-29 09:40 AM


You never cease supplying pleasant surprises! *S* Wonderful write, dear lady! *S*
latearrival
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9 posted 2009-10-29 10:03 AM


Hi Linda, as always you come up with the right words at the right time. latearrival
Earth Angel
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10 posted 2009-10-30 07:45 PM


Maga Margherita ~

Happy Halloween, my dear Daisy Dolphina! I enjoy writing Dark poems and getting in touch with my yin side! ~ But I am compelled to end those poems with the yang come shining through!

Thank you for your wonderful response, Wonderful One!


Linda AT

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2009-10-30 07:50 PM


BC ~

Gooood EVE ~ uh - ning, Bill (said in a deep Vincent Price voice). 'Tis the season!

Come out, come out, wherever you are!

Here's a chocolate 'Kiss' for you ((X)),

Lindylou,

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2009-10-30 07:52 PM


Bob of the Light ~

You'll be safe! Fer sure! Fer sure!

Thank you for your sweet response!

God bless you too!

Love & Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2009-10-30 07:54 PM


Bluesy One ~

I like your "take" on things! ~ All things!

I appreciate your kind words, lovely Lori! Thank you!

Be safe! You never know what's lurking in the shadows at this time of year!

Send a big Halloweeny hug your way!

Linda

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2009-10-30 07:56 PM


marchmadness ~

My dear Ida Belle, knowing that you have read a poem of mine, alwys makes me smile! Thank you, Creative One!


Linda

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2009-10-30 07:57 PM


Nourzihane ~

I didn't actually know where I was heading with this poem. I surprise myself with the ending! lol

Thanks for reading and replying!

Linda


Earth Angel
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16 posted 2009-10-30 08:01 PM


Toerag ~

Goodness gracious ~ great balls of fire! Look who popped by and graced my post with some of his "frightening" poetry!

Seriously speaking, my friend, I was delighted to hear from you! Thank you!

Be well! Be happy! Be SAFE!!!

Love 'n a big Hershey's KISS,

Linda Lou




Earth Angel
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17 posted 2009-10-30 08:04 PM


suthern ~

Right back atchya! ~ and thanks for saying so!

~ May Archangel Michael be with you each step of your way through life!

Love you!
Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2009-10-30 08:08 PM


latearrival ~

Thank you, my dear Floridian friend! Beware of things that go bump in the night!

Whenever you see a Blue Light, know that you are not alone and will be safe from harm!


Linda

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