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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-06-10 11:14 AM



~*~
You need not
apologize,
I know you speak
from pain.
The light has gone,
from your life,
and your path is slick
with rain.

Brooding clouds
follow you,
wherever
you do go.
You smile not
at those you see,
and frown at we
you know.

We offer love
and guidance,
but you just pull away.
You're lost
in your misery,
and while away
your day.

It breaks the hearts
of those who care.
We pray that time
will heal.
You've pushed away
emotions,
so you won't
have to feel.

Have faith dear soul,
that this shall pass,
the sun will shine again.
The dark clouds
will disappear,
and so will all
the rain.
~*~

© Copyright 2003 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2003-06-10 11:24 AM



Good grief, Linda....

9,000?

LOL...you go girl!

And you do it so very well!

Bill Charles
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2 posted 2003-06-10 11:37 AM


Linda - yes, and the pain will pass, and so will the dark clouds of rain. Sometimes it seems like it will never end, but eventually it does. Nice heartfelt write...

BC

suthern
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3 posted 2003-06-10 12:21 PM


What a beautiful breath of hope... what an appropriate choice to mark your milestone... for I can't remember a PIP before you. *S*
Enchantress
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4 posted 2003-06-10 12:24 PM


Linda how beautiful...
And congratulations on your 9000th post!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

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

Midnitesun
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5 posted 2003-06-10 12:44 PM


what a tender write, to offer comfort to a soul in pain
I know of AT LEAST three people this poem could have been written for, and whoever receives it will be blessed.

Beautifully written compassion.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-10-2003 12:45 PM).]

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2003-06-10 01:22 PM


Earth Angel
9,000 does that make you middle aged. LOL

Cpat Hair
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7 posted 2003-06-10 01:32 PM


Nicely written... and the truth of the words..well... in varying degrees we all are guilty...

congrats on the 9000... and hope to see another 9 or 10K from you in the future...at least that many... hopefully more.


Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-06-10 01:58 PM


Sunshine ~

I cannot believe I've already posted 9,000 times!--and written 349 poems in just 9 months! Passions has really spurred me to write and write! I have learned so much since I became a member of this poetic family! I'm learning and growing and having lots of fun!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-06-10 01:59 PM


BC ~

--& I thank you for your "heartfelt' reply!
You are one who feels...  

Have a great day!
EA

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2003-06-10 02:01 PM


Suthern Belle  ~

Your reply was very special and it meant a great deal to me! I am pleased that it is part of my 9,000th post! You are so incredibly kind, Dear One.

~ May joy be your constant companion in life!

Love & hugs,
Linda xo

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2003-06-10 02:02 PM


Nancy ~

Thank you & thank you!  

Huggums,
Linda

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2003-06-10 02:03 PM


Kacy ~

---and your reply shows your own compassionate nature as well! Thank your for your thoughtfulness.  


Linda

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2003-06-10 02:28 PM


Mr. T. ~

That would be terrific if 9,000 meant I was "middle" age! Then I'd have another 9,000 years left to live!


EA

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2003-06-10 02:31 PM


Captain ~

Yes, we all need some down time--especially when we are grieving, but it is not good for us to stay in that place for very long.

I appreciate you saying that you hope to see me sticking around!

Huggums, el capitan!
EA

Sudhir Iyer
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15 posted 2003-06-10 04:41 PM


congrats on the 9000 ...

you have marked it well with a fine poem...

I have much enjoyed reading you here, my friend...

regards,
sudhir

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16 posted 2003-06-10 04:47 PM


Good gravy! 9,000 is such a short time is unbelievable!  Congratulations!

Your poem is so heartfelt and oh so true, for a dark place is there for them until the light shines once more.

Selina
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17 posted 2003-06-10 04:48 PM


Ah.. so true, and so reassuring.  Very nice job

"If it's true you never loved me, there's no deception as you cry..." --SDaws

Mistletoe Angel
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18 posted 2003-06-10 09:06 PM




(big hugggsssssssss) God Bless You, dearest friend, yes, these times will pass and if you always have God by your side which everyone must do, all the clouds will disappear and disintegrate in an instant and make way for the light, where we will all be singing like a church on Christmas day! (sigh) Congratulations on 9,000 precious posts, sweet friend, yay, 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***

skyshine
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19 posted 2003-06-10 09:08 PM


Love the sunshiney thoughts in this!

~Elizabeth

Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone...
~Jewel

passing shadows
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20 posted 2003-06-11 03:34 AM


wow Linda! You go girl! Congrats!
Lynda
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21 posted 2003-06-11 05:49 AM


wow gee Linda
well done indeed! Congratulations!
"the sun will shine again"  is such an uplifting line.
regards, Lynda

JamesMichael
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22 posted 2003-06-11 06:10 AM


Beautiful...James
Earth Angel
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23 posted 2003-06-11 08:27 AM


Sudhir ~

Sweet of you to say so, Sudhir!--& I feel likewise about you and your poetry!

Luvs 'n hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2003-06-11 08:33 AM


Mysteria ~

Time flies when you're having fun! Thank you, Dear Sharon, for your thoughtful reply to my milestone and my poem!

Have a glorious day!
Warm hugs,
Linda

P.S. This month, my parents, my sister, and my nephew all moved to British Columbia from here in Ontario. I am feeling an incredible emptiness. Fortunately I have my children and my dear friends gathering around me at this time. Change is a part of life--but it can be quite unsettling!

Earth Angel
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25 posted 2003-06-11 08:35 AM


Selina ~

Hi, Selina!--and thank you!

Does your beautiful name refer to the moon?

Pleased to make your acquaintance!

Warm welcoming hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2003-06-11 08:36 AM


Noah ~

My dear, poetic angel friend, you put a song in my heart!



EA

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2003-06-11 08:37 AM


skyshine ~

There I go smiling again! I love your name!
Thank you, Dear Elizabeth for your sweet reply!

Huggums,
EA

scorpio
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28 posted 2003-06-11 08:38 AM


Congratulations on your 9,000th posts...you marked the milestone with an exquisite write..

believe in what your heart feels...

Earth Angel
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29 posted 2003-06-11 08:39 AM


passing shadows ~

Thanx, Dixie!

~ Go out and make it a good one!
Luvs 'n hugs,
EA


Earth Angel
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30 posted 2003-06-11 08:40 AM


Lynda ~

Love the sound of your name!

Your enthusiastic reply brought a big to my face!

~ May your day be full of happy surprises!
Linda

Earth Angel
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31 posted 2003-06-11 08:41 AM


James ~

A "beautiful" from you is beautiful, indeed!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
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32 posted 2003-06-11 08:44 AM


scorpio ~

Why thank you very much, Dear scorpio! "Exquisite" is an exquisite word and much appreciated!

~ As the sun rises, so may you for all occasions!

Warm hugs,
EA

morefiah
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33 posted 2003-06-11 09:10 AM


9000!! Did you say 9000...? In 9 months...!!?? Ummm... That's 1000 posts per month... LOL!! You go girl.. And a very beautiful poem to celebrate your milestone. Congratulations.

Garfield

Earth Angel
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34 posted 2003-06-11 09:15 AM


morefiah ~

Hmmm! 9 months! Golly, I could have had a baby in that time! Instead I gave birth to 9,000 posts! LOL  

Thank you for your delightful reply!

~ May your dreams become your reality!

Warm hugs,
EA

NewEnglandlazurlu
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35 posted 2003-06-11 09:16 AM


My friend you are on a roll; 9,000 posts! And what a gift to all of us who have been the recipiant of your replies and your outstanding poetry. Thank you for gracing these pages and being such a dear and loving friend.

What hope and joy this beautiful piece will bring to someone who is struggling with depression.

Huggles, Marti

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

Earth Angel
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36 posted 2003-06-11 09:40 AM


Marti, your wonderfully warm and loving reply just filled me with emotion. You are a very important aspect of my joyous experiences here at Pip--and away from it!
Thank you for being you!

Huggums, Dear Sissy!
Linda

BluesSerenade
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37 posted 2003-06-11 11:22 AM


Linda~  Congratulations to you!  Your thoughts bring so much to mind, and are somewhat painful and beautiful all at once.  
It's true, we can't begin to love, unless we love ourselves.  Keep on writing, it is always a pleasure to read you.

Many hugs for you~


Earth Angel
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38 posted 2003-06-11 11:33 AM


Aw, shuckums, Dear Bluesy One! You just made an "angel" blush with such golden words!

Squeezums,
Linda

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