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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 April is Poetry Month in Canada! The above photo of me was taken in my kitchen this week by a photographer with our local newspaper. There was a lovely article on the poetry group that I belong to. I am also a member of the Canadian Federation of Poets. In the article, the reporter mentioned the 1,200 poems that I have written in the past 3 years. (1,100 of which have been posted here at pipTalk!) Our last open-mike poetry night, had TV cameras rolling and newspaper reporters taking photos. It was wonderful to see all the interest and attention that the media is giving to poetry in Canada today! This week also marked the 20th anniversary of an art group that I founded. There was media coverage for that event as well. The Arts are alive and well in Canada! I am so pleased to be able to play a part, albeit small, in bringing the arts to the general population. During my interview with one reporter, I was asked whether I thought poetry was for everyone. I responded with a resounding "Yes!" However, most people are not aware of it! That is why I am doing what I can to promote poetry by exposing more people to it! I believe that there should be more of an emphasis in our schools on teaching children how to write, read, and appreciate poetry. Through poetry, one becomes more in touch with their inner selves and with the world around them. There is a heightened connectedness with one's own self and with others. There is also more of an appreciation and respect for our environment. This comes from from an increase in awareness. Poets not only see ~ they look! They feel! They love! They share! I recite my poetry at schools, libraries, company parties, public poetry readings, and other gatherings. I am getting "the word" out there, so to speak. We live in an age of inquiring minds and spiritual quests and it is my belief that the role of poetry in our lives is on the rise! Ron, I commend you for your considerable contributions to keeping poetry alive and well in the world!!! I send love and respect to each and every one of my fellow pipster poets! It is also with heart-felt gratitude I sing the praises of Ron and his team of moderators and administrators! You are all making a difference. Love & Poet's Light, Linda EA  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Congratulations! You are one multi talented lady. We used to have poetry in school from first grade right into High School. I can still recite The Little Red Wagon~! and I'm Hiding I'm Hiding and no One knows where. I do not know why they are not doing that now. They have even stopped teaching cursive writing! I guess they think everyone will use computers! best to you, martyjo I love the photo! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Wow! So I do know someone famous. Linda how exciting. Thanks for sharing. You rock.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda...Congratulations and thank you for spreading the word and keeping the poetry faith. I love that photo...you are so pretty!! |
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doreen_peri
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MemberPosts 180 |
Fantastic! I applaud you! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetEarthyOne~ Congrats on the great work and media attention~ The month of April is National Poetry Month and there are so many poetic activities going on all around us~ I'm also involved in the school system with contributions to the programs set aside for the teaching of poetry and also once more I am pleased to be doing live poetry readings for the National Women in the Arts program~ Busy times ... fun times ... poetic sharing time~ By the way ... ADORE that photo, you little cutie pie you !! *Huglets* kind and famous one~  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ Email - noles1@totcon.com |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Congratulations, Linda! It's wonderful to read of your promotion of poetry in your part of the world. Keep up the good work. Helen |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Congratulations on your poetic achievments Linda..nobody deserves to be commended more for your input on poetry to these pages and to the group to which you belong than you do. Even in the face of a period of uncertain health you pulled through and carried on writing and posting on these blues pages..thank you for your dedication to the poetic cause and long may you continue.. I wish i was Canadian just so i could post in your group and be part of it!!! and have my work seen by your group... May you be inspired in all of your writings as much as you have been recently and in the past too...and may your health always stay on the upward curve...thank you.. Goldenrose. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well pretty Canadian lady with the multitude of talent you have I am glad that you are being recognized, and are active in Poetry Month in the East. It is Poetry Month out in the West too, and living in the City Of The Arts, I am ashamed to say I have only been to a couple of events thus far, as life is just too demanding these days. Congratulations to you Linda, and your new picture is just lovely! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Beautiful picture of you... lovely, Linda. I am happy to say that poetry is alive and well in the school system I am working in. There are many contests the children can enter and almost all subjects have an activity in writing. We are always talking about rhyming words and starting in Kindergarten almost all the reading story books are in rhyming poetry verses. Congratulations!! M |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Kudos for working to promote poetry Linda. Your efforts will bring more people particularly young people to discover the expressive ability of poems. believe in what your heart feels... |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Linda, thank you for sharing this with us. You are truly an inspiration here so it's no surprise that you'd be inspiring people in other facets of life. God bless you Rae |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is fantastic Linda!!! I am SO proud of you and all that you do in the name of poetry! I'm just beaming!!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
martyjo ~ I find it curious that in some ways the education that our children are receiving, is far superior to that which we received ~ while in other ways, it is greatly lacking. Thank you for sharing your experience! ~ and for your kind and generous words! Love. Life, & Poetry! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-10-2006 02:07 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry C ~ Hey! Me no rock ~ YOU rock! Thanks, Larry, that was sweet of you to say! I'm only going to charge $100 for my autograph! With all the money I rake in, I plan on purchasing a publishing company so I can publish books on poetry written by all my pip friends! Git yer pages tagether!  Big hug, Linda the Star  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Well, I am a Leo and we love to talk 'n flaunt 'n share our "Passions"!  LeoLinda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Doreen ~ Hi there, stranger! Thank you! I would like to also applaud you on your CD "Perimeters" and how you are so generously sharing them with all of your friends! You have talent dripping from your every pore! ~ and with a heart to match! Good luck to you in all your ventures ~ which are many!!! Love & Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dearest Marge, I would like to give you a humongous hug of respect and appreciation for all that you do to perpetuate poetry in our society! You are an amazing spirit! Hugs with love, EO  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Thank you Helen, but there are those out there in the world who are really spreading the word around the world ~ like our own RON through this wonderful website! I feel so fortunate to be a part of this community! Love & Poetry Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Phil ~ Thank you for your comments of pure gold! They warmed my heart and filled me with gratitude for being a member of this family of kindred spirits. I thank you for your continued support. It is very much appreciated. Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ Yes, it's "National Poetry Month" in Canada, and, as Marge pointed out, it is in the U.S. as well! WoW ! Just think of all the exposure that poetry is getting during this blooming month of April! Your complimentary comments added some pink to my cheeks!  Thanks! Now I don't need to bother applying any rouge before stepping out into this fine spring day! Happy Poetry Month! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
M ~ Your words were poetry to my ears!  Now if only more school boards would get the message! Your's is setting a fine example! I appreciate you sharing that information ~ and your kind comments. Love, Life, & Poetry! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Scorpio ~ Yes, that is the plan! I want poetry to reach out and touch people! Thank you for being a part of this post on poetry! Love, Light, & Poetry, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rae ~ It is all of YOU who are MY inspiration! Love & Poet Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ Dear Enchanting One, your being proud of me has ME "beaming"! Thank you for your kind and very enthusiastic response to my post! With love and poet light, Linda  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda! I see you stepped out of the closet...lol!!!! You are a star and I know your shinning will spread beautiful words and colors throughout the world of words and art. So very, very proud of you, pretty lady! *hugs*.....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
jo, you are such a love! You're everybody's friend! Linda xo  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (does happy keeping poetry alive and well dance) Yay! Oh Linda, I just love your picture there, as I saw a previous picture of your smiling face but this one is far more complete and you certainly have that wonderful smiling face and spirit just as you exhibit in so many of your delightful, fun-loving, spiritually-atoned posts! I am sooooooooo happy that you are ever involved and getting all kinds of recognition in your community and many others that you so deserve, dearest friend! (giggles) I learned only now that you have your own art group, and I just find that so bumblebee boppin' amazing, yay! Hearing of all the wonderful things you're doing and the true poetic butterfly you are makes me feel as though I'm hardly doing anything, LOL, you truly are one wonderful, versatile, friendly, loving Leo lioness, yay! Awwwwwwwww, congratulations, dearest friend! I hope soon your wonderful poetry is published so I can have a copy of one of my dearest Passions friends labor of love right beside my bed on my bookshelf, yay! (does happy dance) We all love you, dearest Earth Angel!  Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, my friend, I darn near choked on my cough drop when I read, "all the wonderful things you're doing and the true poetic butterfly you are makes me feel as though I'm hardly doing anything" ~ YOU m'dear do SOOOO much with your life, that you put most of us to shame!!!! Yeppers! I almost had to have a Heimlich hug on that one!  Your reply was so full of kind, generous, and supportive comments! ~ and I thank you for each and every one of them! Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! Congradulations, Linda. You are so deserving. And, that is a beautiful picture. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hi, Sue! I am so pleased that you are a part of my special post! Welcome to my party!  I have been enjoying the whirl of activity going on in my life! Hugs with love, Linda  |
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