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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-04-02 02:16 PM



~*~

Laughter is the medicine
That tastes real fine,
It smoothes the rough edges
Like a well-aged wine.

Laughter is a happy thing,
It takes away the sad,
It takes away the hurt and pain
And takes away the mad.

Laughter is a gift we give
To self and one another,
It fills our hearts with fun and joy,
It's a feeling like none other.

Laughter is so lyrical
It's music to our ears,
It brings a smile to one's face
And wipes away the tears.

Laughter is a precious thing,
It's there for you and me,
And laughter costs not a dime,
This blessing is for free!

~*~

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-03-2003 12:35 PM).]

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2003-04-02 03:06 PM


wonderfully true! Thanks for sharing!
Earth Angel
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2 posted 2003-04-02 03:11 PM


passing shadows ~

Lately, laughter has been in short supply...
Thank your for responding to my "Laughter"!

Love, Light & Laughter,
Linda

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3 posted 2003-04-02 11:06 PM




(smiles) Yay, and not only is it free but laughter is the best medicine and if we find our laughing place like the Disney song then we will make the world colorful! (kiss on cheek) Yay, I love that song and always hold it close to my heart, God Bless You, 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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4 posted 2003-04-02 11:09 PM


Noah ~

"Laugh and the world laughs with you!"  

Love, Light and Laughter!
Linda

SmartChick
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5 posted 2003-04-02 11:14 PM


Very true, Linda!
Earth Angel
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6 posted 2003-04-02 11:24 PM


Hi, Sue!

Thank you!

Sending you some funny thoughts to make you laugh! Laughter is so good at curing what ails us! Hope all is well with you, my friend!

Warm, loving hugs,
Linda

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7 posted 2003-04-03 10:29 AM




Linda,

This is wonderful and so true. I am one of those who the more serious the situation the more provoked I am to laugh or find humor.

What a blessing, my best friend and my children understand and do the same.

I remember once when son was quite young and he and sister wrestling in living room and bumped into bookcase and knocked over and broke off the head of a very cherished statue of mine, and deadpan exclaimed: "Ut oh, heads will roll"....cracking up his sister,  and admittedly, me, too...


This is a wonderful reminder to find joy in living, regardless of what is happening, so blessed, are we, by so much we take for granted.

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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8 posted 2003-04-03 10:33 AM


enjoyed
Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-04-03 10:44 AM


Pat ~

I enjoy reading all of your poetry, not only for its intrinsic beauty, but for its honesty, wisdom---and humor!

I appreciate your appreciation of my attempt at capturing the essence of laughter!

Love, Light-- & Laughter!



Linda

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10 posted 2003-04-03 10:45 AM


vandana ~

Glad you enjoyed!

Love, Light & Laughter,
EA

kayjay
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11 posted 2003-04-03 11:00 AM


Love to read your writings
Always give me a smile
Unless your tone is somber and
Giving of your heart to us
Have to say its mostly fun
To see your postings here
Each is eagerly awaited
Reacting with a smile, I am

Yes, we need more laughter! KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2003-04-03 11:05 AM


Ken ~

Why, I feel honored to have such a wonderful poem written for me--and by such a wonderful talent--and person! Thank you muchly!

...Here's a little tickle with one of my feathers to make you laugh!



Love & Laughter,
Linda

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-03-2003 11:35 AM).]

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13 posted 2003-04-03 11:31 AM


Hey Earthy Angel  

Your poem makes me happy.  

So, here are some hugs for you.  

And, they're free, too.

Now, friend, you know that I love this.
Laughter really is the best medicine,
isn't it?

Love and Laughter,
Ethel

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14 posted 2003-04-03 11:39 AM


Cool.... words to live by, and easy on facial muscle groups too. I enjoyed this alot. Big smile.

Regards,
Olias.

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2003-04-03 11:43 AM


Ethel ~

Those were fantastic hugs, friend! ---happy shots in my arms---and in my heart!

~ Laughter is contagious...hahahahah...hahahahha...hahahaha... --Pass it on!



Love, Light & Laughter,
Linda

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16 posted 2003-04-03 11:47 AM


Olias ~

Yes, I do believe they are "words to live by"!  
And you are so right about smiling being easier on the facial muscles. It takes more muscles to put a frown on one's face!

Rib-ticklin' hugs,
Earth Angel

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17 posted 2003-04-03 11:59 AM


sometimes it adds to the tears.
sometimes it is the tears.
enjoyed reading

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2003-04-03 12:05 PM


T M ~

Thanxalot for reading and replying to my poem!

Love, Light & Laughter,
EA

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19 posted 2003-04-03 12:14 PM


a good job *s

I find myself laughing at the strangest things lately.

M

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2003-04-03 12:19 PM


M ~

...and that's a good thing!



Happy hugs,
EA

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21 posted 2003-04-03 12:21 PM


There is nothing like giggling with a friend. Giggles can change your whole day and brighten the hardest times. I think this should have been submitted for the book.

Laughing and hugging, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.  A.Einstein

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22 posted 2003-04-03 12:27 PM


This poem did add cheer for me...thank you Linda..

believe in what your heart feels...

Earth Angel
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23 posted 2003-04-03 12:39 PM


Marti ~

Thank you, my dear fellow gigglepuss!

teehee...teehee...teehee... ~ Giggling is contagious!  Pass it on!



Rib-ticklin' hugs!
Linda

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24 posted 2003-04-03 12:41 PM


scorpio ~

Adding a little cheer to your day, makes me very happy!



Warm hugs & feather tickles,
EA

littlewing
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25 posted 2003-04-03 01:43 PM


Linda - there is NOTHING that fuels the soul like laughter - thank you for this write - I love it and here:

It smoothes the rough edges
Like a well-aged wine.

Very nice xxoo

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2003-04-03 01:57 PM


littlewing ~

I was just noticing the number of posts that you have made since you joined Pip 4 weeks ago! Astounding! --and thank you for nice reply!

Feather tickles...


Linda

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27 posted 2003-04-03 02:12 PM


Thank you for reminding me to laugh every once in awhile.
Enjoyed

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2003-04-03 02:18 PM


one_thought ~

We often forget to breathe--and laugh!

This laugh is for you!:  Ha, Ha, Ha!



Love, Light & Laughter,
Linda

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29 posted 2003-04-04 11:42 AM


And one of the greatest things about laughter is that you replenish your store every time you share it. *S*

A beautiful ode to the smile-givers, EA... I like this very much!  *S*

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2003-04-04 11:47 AM


Suthern, you say the sweetest things!

You, are one Pips poets that can really make me laugh! Your poems and replies can be incredibly witty, charming, and downright FUNNY!!



Lotsa Love & Laughter,
EA


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31 posted 2003-04-04 11:58 AM


It's easy making laughter,
I try to all day long,
To me it is so worthwhile,
To make somebody smile.

Sadly life won't always flow,
Like the melody of song,
Admire the ones that can still smile,
When everything goes wrong.

Trouble tests your heart,
And it comes more through the years,
The smiles that are worth
More than anything on earth,
Are the smiles that shine through tears.


Earth Angel
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32 posted 2003-04-04 12:03 PM


Dear Toewag,

That was simply wonderful. You should post it so that more Pipsters will be able to read it!  

Oh, yes, the laughing through tears...I know of that well...

Lotsa Light & Laughter,
EA

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