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



~*~
Popularity
Means not a thing,
If it comes with a price tag.
To compromise one's principles,
In order to gain the approval of others,
Is to undermine one's own self and identity.
Loss of your uniqueness is a very high price to pay.

© Copyright 2003 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Bill Charles
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1 posted 2003-04-23 12:41 PM


Linda - yes it is a very high price to pay, one I would never do.

BYW if I may entice you to write another one of your romantic gems...

BC

Enchantress
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2 posted 2003-04-23 12:41 PM


Fantastic!!  And how true is this??!!
Love it Linda..and I'm keeping it!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Nightshade
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3 posted 2003-04-23 12:57 PM


Wonderfully honest & perfectly penned. hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

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4 posted 2003-04-23 01:01 PM


ah... but all things have a price do they not? One just needs to remember not to overpay for the value they get in return...

nicely done... and thoughts to ponder... I enjoyed



BluesSerenade
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5 posted 2003-04-23 01:05 PM


I guess that is what they mean
by selling yourself short!

No point in going with someone else's
program when you're entitled to your own.
You can please some of the people some
of the time....and that's about as far
as it goes.   ~My thought for the day~  

Thank you for this Linda~


Earth Angel
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6 posted 2003-04-23 01:09 PM


BC ~

I couldn't imagine that you would! You come across as one who knows himself--and his desires!--which brings your special request to the fore! The next time I'm in the mood, I'll write one with you in mind!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2003-04-23 01:11 PM


Nancy ~

Please do!--and thank you!

Warm spring day hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-04-23 01:13 PM


Chris ~

Mercy buckets! Whoops! Now let me put my thinking cap on..."Merci beaucoups!"

Sending springtime flowers,
Linda

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-04-23 01:23 PM


Captain ~

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and the subsequent nice comment.

Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2003-04-23 01:25 PM


Blues Serenade ~

I enjoyed  your thoughts for the day!!!
Thank you for the lovely reponse to my thought for the day!

Springtime magic,
EA

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11 posted 2003-04-23 02:38 PM




(big hugggssssss) What saddens me is even when some people be true to themselves and hold this wisdom dear, others still try and hurt them, like when I was a little boy and I thought fighting at recess was wrong because I didn't want anyone to get hurt and that I didn't want to swear and insult others and then boys my own age beat me up because they thought I was too "girlish"! (sad sigh) Though I'm saddened no one else understood and appreciated me back then, I am proud of being me and I know unless they are still ignorant that they regret what they did and I forgive them, and I'll be happy as long as I know who my few real friends are, you and many here at Passions and my teachers! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, I pray people can abandon the whole American Idol concept and find the true uniqueness and pride in their voices, 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

And that's the most wonderful thing about creating. It will always be a mystery.

***Shakira***

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12 posted 2003-04-23 03:30 PM


Awwww... you're so sweet! *G* Thank you for explaining my lack of popularity so poetically. *G*

Seriously, lady... you've written truth... and written it well. *S*


wings of the moon
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13 posted 2003-04-23 03:37 PM


I love this line "If it comes with a price tag."

Its simply done yet effective...
sometimes I wish you'd freed yourself a bit with words, I felt you were a bit constricted with the triangular shape.

All the same its a great meaningful poem... well done

"more than yesterday, less than tomorrow, i love you"

Seymour Tabin
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14 posted 2003-04-23 05:13 PM


Earth Angel
To my earth angel called Linda. I didn't know angels were so smart. It's a pleasure to know you.

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2003-04-23 05:39 PM


Noah ~

I am so happy that you are proud of being YOU--because you truly are special--and it is because you are so special, that you have been tested so much in your young life. You have grown into a vibrant, loving and talented man who shares the knowledge gained from your difficult experiences with others. You now give to children that which was lacking in your own early years. God bless you, my dear sweet friend.

I loveya lots, you know!
Linda

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2003-04-23 05:40 PM


Suthern ~

You, dear miss congeniality, were just a late bloomer! Look how popular you are now!!!

May I hug a super star?!?
Linda

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17 posted 2003-04-23 05:45 PM


Here's to your pyramid of truth.
Earth Angel
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18 posted 2003-04-23 05:46 PM


wings of the moon ~ What a lovely and graceful name!

I tend to write simple truths--simply!  I know what you mean about the limitations when one sticks to a format etc. but I usually enjoy the challenges they present.

Thank you for your thoughtful reply!

Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2003-04-23 05:49 PM


Seymour, you honor me with such a reply! I humbly --and gratefully!!!--accept such loving and kind words! Thank you!

Angel hugs & kisses,

Linda a.k.a. Sy's EA  

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2003-04-23 05:51 PM


Richard ~

I love your comment! Thank you very much!

Lovin' hugs,
Linda

Sunshine
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21 posted 2003-04-23 07:04 PM



I long ago heeded
my mother's words...
if you can stand alone
you can stand anything...

this is wonderful!

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2003-04-23 07:10 PM


Sunshine ~

I already knew your Dad was wise, and now I know your Mom is as well! It is no wonder that you are able to spout such wisdom yourself!

Warm hugs,
Linda

NewEnglandlazurlu
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23 posted 2003-04-23 07:15 PM


Ah, a lesson we try to teach our children but one they, like us, must learn sometimes the hard way. But, how vital it is to be true to oneself and stand firm in beliefs.

Wonderful words of wisdom sister ....

Hugs and luvs, Marti

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2003-04-23 07:23 PM


Hi, Marti!

You hit the nail on the head--but then you are quite good with a hammer and using it to drive your meaningful messages home!

Love ya, girlfriend!
Linda

regards2you
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25 posted 2003-04-23 08:47 PM



Oh Miss Linda,

This is one of your best poems of wisdom....Love it....and the form..

Hugs you, Pat

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

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2003-04-23 09:27 PM


Pat ~

As our dear departed Elvis would say, "Thankya! Thankya very much!"

Lovin' hugs!
Linda

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