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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-02-15 10:02 AM


I'M FILLED WITH SONG
by
Linda L. Dowd

~*~

Alas, alas,
This sorry lass,
Has gone awhile
Without a smile.
My life is fraught
For I have naught,
No seeds to sow,
Nowhere to go.
Time ticks by
Yet here I lie,
Without a hope
And cannot cope.
I shan't live long
Without a song,
No tears to cry
Tho' soon I'll die...
Behold! A light!
Drinks up the night!
Beyond yon' door,
Perhaps there's more!
Shouldst I dare
Cross over there?
Perhaps a peek
For love I seek.
The lure is strong,
I shan't stay long.
It beckons me
Across a sea.
The winds do blow,
Yet I must go...
Now all is still,
I've drunk my fill.
I must return
From my sojourn...
What's that I hear?
I need not fear.
'Tis tunnel dark
With sound of harp.
A golden beam
Shines so serene,
At yonder end
Beyond the bend.
To God I pray
I'll find my way...
I see a face!
A smiling face!
I'm so aglow,
It frees my soul!
On wings of dove
I've found pure love!
I soar on high,
No more to cry.
The pain is gone,
I'm filled with song!

~*~


[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-15-2003 10:04 AM).]

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Bill Charles
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1 posted 2003-02-15 10:21 AM


Linda - I'll write you a song. La, la, fa, do, ti, re, so, fa, la, la, la...

Will this work???

BC

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2003-02-15 10:26 AM


BC ~

Your singing is music to my ears! Actually, I was a "sorry lass" when I wrote this! I had double pneumonia and was near death. I was almost in a state of delerium when I wrote this!
...but please, don't stop singing just because I am now healthy and happy!

Warm hugs for your loving gesture!
EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-15-2003 05:47 PM).]

Duncan
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3 posted 2003-02-15 10:45 AM


'I see a face!
A smiling face!
I'm so aglow,
It frees my soul!'

Yep, just like that!  Thanks for the morning song Linda!

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4 posted 2003-02-15 12:00 PM




Linda,

Then sweet lady, you should be sick more often. NOT!

I love this. Wonderful thoughts.
It is beautiful and I especially liked the ending.

I find it interesting when you write in these 3-4 word lines and keep the flow going so well. Am going to go back to look at it again, cause I don't remember if it rhymes...it flows, though, and I like that, too.

Enjoyed greatly, Hugs,  Pat

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        "Desiderata"

Margherita
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5 posted 2003-02-15 12:25 PM


Yes it flows and ..... the high concluding note is so lovingly pure.
Love it.
Margherita

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6 posted 2003-02-15 12:35 PM


and I can hear it loud and clear!
Earth Angel
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7 posted 2003-02-15 12:50 PM


Duncan ~

You are quite welcome! I enjoy singing in the morning--literally and otherwise! It pleases me that you cared to listen to this "song"--and liked it!

Morning hugs,
Linda

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-15-2003 05:48 PM).]

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-02-15 12:54 PM


Pat ~

lol....You have quite a wry (or is that "rye") sense of humor!

Fortunately (or is that "unfortunately"! tehe) I have a strong constitution and seldom get sick!  (touch wood!)

Morning hugs,
Linda

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9 posted 2003-02-15 12:55 PM


Margherita ~

Thank you very much!  I enjoyed reading your thoughtful comment!

Have a great day!

Linda

VAS
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10 posted 2003-02-15 12:57 PM


double-pneumonia delirium?

so happy to learn of this as a thing of the past, conquered with healing

lovely rhythm and rhyme here!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2003-02-15 12:58 PM


passing shadows  ~

You heard the song because you are one who truly listens!

Warm hugs,
Linda

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12 posted 2003-02-15 01:04 PM


VAS ~

Yes, it took a whole lot of "healing" to get over that bout of pneumonia! Having been that ill makes me appreciate being healthy that much more!

Thank you for your lovely reply! I appreciate your thoughtfulness!

May your day be filled with song!

Linda

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13 posted 2003-02-15 05:30 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwwwww, this is soooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, yay, and may loves music always sing in your heart, this is melodic, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2003-02-15 05:41 PM


Noah ~

...and may "love's music" continue to sing in your heart as well! You made many of the Pipsters' Valentine's Day even more special with all your Candy Heart poems and photographs! Thank you, Dear One!

Warm loving hugs for a warm loving angel,
Linda

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15 posted 2003-02-15 05:51 PM


Oh my gosh this brought tears to my eyes...Beautiful!!!!! I absolutely love it!! I'll have to write it down, my printer doesn't work lol. I enjoyed this tremendously!!!

I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man.
--Chang Tzu

SmartChick
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16 posted 2003-02-15 08:08 PM


Linda, I love the way you did this. It is also a wonderful poem. And, I am glad you are filled with song.
Albert J. Allie
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17 posted 2003-02-15 08:13 PM


This had all the elements to cause me to smile, laugh and jump for joy!! This was an awesome write!!!! Sing some more!!!
Earth Angel
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18 posted 2003-02-15 08:19 PM


KoKo ~

That was quite an enthusiastic reply! I thank you for that! You certainly put a big smile on this cherubic face! tehe

BTW, welcome to Passions! You sound like someone who loves poetry...so you have definitely come to the right place! We all love to read and write poetry and are very supportive of each other. Sounds like you are going to fit in perfectly!

Thank you for your kind comments.

Warm welcoming hugs,
Earth Angel

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19 posted 2003-02-15 08:23 PM


Hi, Sue!

It pleases me that my poem pleases you! Yes, I am filled with song--well, most of the time! I do have moments when I sing life's song a bit off key--but not for long!

Warm hugs and lots of smiles,
Linda

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2003-02-15 08:28 PM


Albert ~

It is a pleasure to have you aboard! I really enjoyed reading your lively reply! I'll keep "singing" if there are "listeners" such as yourself! Thank  you very much!

Love, Light & Laughter,
Earth Angel

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22 posted 2008-01-29 10:12 PM


Lovely poem ea

ARCTIC WIND

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