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Forever This Heart Shall Sing (rpwith music and voice recording)
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Forever This Heart Shall Sing (rpwith music and voice recording) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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Forever This Heart Shall Sing Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording. Music is entitled: Dance of the Clouds by Origen From the album: “Era of Aquarius”  Artist: Michael F. Wood Forever This Heart Shall Sing by Linda L. Dowd Winds wail and rage through the underbrush of my fallen dreams. Dark clouds are slung low and threatening as shadows linger where the sun once shone. Raindrops that fall from a brooding sky, are the tears that I cry. In these closing days of yet another year gone by since our parting, I am flooded with warm memories. Grain by grain the sands of time are slowly slipping away and I continue to miss you so. All alone am I, yet I remember the warmth of your loving arms wrapped around me in gentler times. As I gaze out to an endless sea, remembering, I quiver at the thought of you and your once proffered hand that touched my heart with roses red. With you, I shared my essence of sea, sky and sod ~ and that of my lotus blossom breeze wafting on a balmy summer’s eve. In moments of quietude, in the dawning light of the darkest night, please wait not for a moment of inspire. Awaken to a morning full of promise and gather rainbows in a bottle. Sweeten my life as does the perfume of morning’s first rose ~ for you are my everything. Tiptoe through the garden of my heart as we listen to wind lullabies and wander wild woods until break of day. Be still, my love, and touch me tender in that secret place. In mid of night, there came a tapping at my window as long shadows slid across the room. I was touched by silvery beams from Mother Moon and slipped into a pool of reverie and silken silence… On rising this spring morning, with the rays of sun shining down upon me,I feel as tho’ I could climb a mountain high. There is joy in knowing that I am a part of the ebb and flow of life. Lilacs lay in gay profusion before me as I awake in midst of a dream ~ to a world of wonder that lay before me. Love is all around me! Love is in the air! ~ In the hushed silence, there is music in a babbling brook as I behold the dew that glistens in the break of day. I blow with the breeze across meadows of clover ~ unencumbered and free. I swim with the dolphins, sing with the meadowlarks, and fly across cerulean skies with the eagles ~ for I am a Light Spirit. In the deepest hour of night time sleep, I awoke to my paradise found. In the gloaming of the bonnie brae with the warm kiss of sun upon my skin, for I have finally found my way home ~ to the home where I belong. If love was ever to find me again, I would welcome it with open arms. For time has a way of mending the wounds of a broken heart. I raise my eyes to the heavenly skies, ~ knowing not what the morrows may bring, but on dreams I will swing ~ from a crescent moon, and forever this heart shall sing. Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
The love and truths in this most quiver-beautiful lovesong read in your beautiful, Canadian accent, bringing tranquility to all who hear it, Linda, has the tears gushing down my cheeks. I wish "he" could read this. Your talent, strength, and spirit inspire me with light, love and hope every time I hear you/hear from you/think of you/pray for you and your health. I know you know that I pray for you every day. Love, very gentle hugs, barks, meeows and whinnies Owl, Benji, Cleo, Flicka, Tigger and Daisy |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dearest Diana, you are love and compassion personified. Thank you for such a glorious, heartfelt response to my poem. I'm sending oodles of strudels and bushels of kisses for you and your extended family!  Linda xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
My beloved Linda Angelo Terrestre! This precious exquisite poetic gift from you on this very special day floods me with warmth and healing energy. A divine offering from you, what a treat! Poignantly beautiful and a true event with your voice and music! It is my Mom's birthday and many of your words here speak to me of her ... for the sheer beauty they hold. THANK YOU! I love you. Margherita - dolphina  oh.... and in your reply to Owl those oodles of stroodles and bushles ...made me explode in a heartfelt laughter ... you are PURE BEAUTY! "Love is the One who masters all things; I am mastered totally by Love." (Rumi) |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, my very dear friend, Linda, for your absolutely delightful Linda-reply! Giggles at Margherita's reference to the oodles of strudels and bushels of kisses - like Margherita, I too, exploded into happy laughter, and she is SO right - you most definitely are PURE BEAUTY! Smiles. Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (10-12-2011 05:13 AM).] |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Linda, this was amazing. quote: Your appreciation of what was, and what may yet be are beautiful to behold. The whole poem wrapped me in your peace. Thank you for sharing. Michael |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Aww sweetie, you ara such a love. Your poetry moves me to tears, not because it is sad, it is breathtaking and so deeply felt. What a treat to read you here today. So very beautiful, you!!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I am always so happy to find one of your beautiful poems here, Linda. Just your presense here inspires everyone on these blue pages. Love, Ida |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
All alone am I, yet I remember the warmth of your loving arms wrapped around me in gentler times. --------- If love was ever to find me again, I would welcome it with open arms. For time has a way of mending the wounds of a broken heart. This is so very lovely, dear lady... and such a testament to the resilience of love... our hearts may ache but they're still willing to try again. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita la senorita que bonita! Greetings my dear Dolphina and birthday blessings for your blessed mother angel. Your warm response to this post has near moved me to tears. Thank you!  Love 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Michael ~ I'm so pleased that you could sense the peacefulness that I am now experiencing. That evolved by accepting one's lot in life whether it be love or otherwise. Sending a big hug your way, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lori ~ Hello, Bluesy One! So nice to hear from you. Your remarks always bring a smile to my cherubic cheeks! Love to you! Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear Ida Belle, your "remarkable" presence on my poems always adds to my joy of reading the responses they receive! Wrapping you with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One ~ Hello, my dear friend from far south of the 49th parallel! Your kindness and generosity during my trying times have certainly earned you some great karma points! ~ The good kind! Thank you from the bottom of my healing heart! ~ Physically and emotionally!  Sending a rainbow of blessings and love, Linda xo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Linda Angelo Terrestre, your replies to our comments are so heart warming, that I want them to be read by all ... up you go! Have a wonderful day, my beloved heart sister. dolphina  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I do love you and your healing heart. *S* And seeing you here??? *S* That's medicine for THIS heart! *S* (((HUGS!!!))) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dolphina, you give me more support than my bra does! Perhaps more! I'm not as young as I used to be! lol Angelo Terrestre |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern Gal, I guess that makes us a couple of heart healers! Me ~ yours! and you ~ mine! Love you too! Linder Lou |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
 Angelo Terrestre you are such a blessing! Thank you for the smiles! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Angel, you could read the dictionary and your voice would still carry me away. Add it to the beauty of your words and it is a winning perfecta. It, and you, are beautiful.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Linda,you personify Love and sweetness,understanding and forgiveness more than any one I know.How happy we could all be if we followed your example.Love shines in your words, your choice of photos and your art work.You are a piece of art yourself.love to you,jo |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
I wuvvv youuu..  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita Dolphina ~ You bring laughter and smiles to me as well with your generous heart. THANK YOU! Linda AT |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Balladeer ~ Well, teach, you've taught me (almost) everything I know! I appreciate your very sweet response, Dear Michael. Thank you! Love 'n hugs, LL [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-18-2011 04:04 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
OH, jo, you sure know how to put a smile in my ! Those were such kind and thoughtful remarks! Merci beaucoups from the Great White North! Love, Linda xo xo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Richy ~ Awwww.... I wuvvv youuu, too... Linda Lou |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine Romanticism at its v. best! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
oh Linda Angel where do you find those beautiful words and how do you wind them around each other to make a long tendril of love? |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
oh Linda where do you find those beautiful words and how do you wind them around each other to make a long, green tendril of love? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Poet Bruce ~ Why, thank you, kind sir! Your resounding endorsement renders this "lady" speechless! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ As they say ~ "Love makes the world go 'round" ~ as well as les mots d'amour! (the words of love). lol Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a lovely reply! ~ both of them! lol Linda |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
You make my heart hurt in a good way. A |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
linda, this is a marvellous travel reading the harmony in words and elevation in thoughts, thanks for the very enjoyable read yann |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Nice to be reading you again Ms. Dowd, I hope you are feelin' much better. You were missed. You know I luvs ya. Steve |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Precious Alison ~ I would not want to hurt your heart in any way, Sweetie. Missed you! Love, Linder Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yann the Mann ~ I love the way you phrase things! It's always a pleasure to read your comments, my dear Frenchie Friend! Warm hug, La Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Steve ~ Yes, I am feeling much better! Thanks for caring! ~ and I "luvs ya" too! Sending a big hug, Linda |
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