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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-07-01 07:47 PM



~*~

When you gaze in to a mirror,
Do you see who's gazing back?
Do you see the beauty there,
Or do you search for any lack?

When you look in to a mirror,
Do you see the soul within?
Do you see your shining Light,
Or just the stain of some past sin?

When you gaze in to a mirror,
Do you recognize a friend?
Someone who'll be with you,
From your birth until the end?

When I look in to my mirror,
I'm pleased with whom I see,
A woman doing her very best
And I'm glad that woman's me!

~*~

© Copyright 2003 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Magnus
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1 posted 2003-07-01 07:50 PM


Linda,  superb.  I am going to try to
remember this poem...I gaze in my mirror
every day,  and too often I don't see a
smile or happiness...

Thanx my friend for this one.  It hits home
really hard.

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2 posted 2003-07-01 08:18 PM


mirror,mirror on the wall who writes great poetry, "Earth Angel go look in mirror"

very nice write.....

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3 posted 2003-07-01 08:20 PM


Excellent write Linda...
Love your positive attitude!
Hope you had a great Canada Day!
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~If you haven't heard the sunset,
   you haven't been listening.~

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2003-07-01 08:36 PM


Barry, it means a great deal to me when someone such as yourself finds that my poetry has meaning for them. I appreciate you saying so--and kiss the mirror for me!

Love, life & an appreciation of self--and others,
Linda


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5 posted 2003-07-01 08:38 PM


Q ~

You're delightful and you always turn my face into one great big smilie!

Huggums sluggum,
EA

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6 posted 2003-07-01 08:43 PM


An "excellent" from you, is an EXCELLENT!!!   Thank you!

Happy Canada Day hugs,
Linda

Kethry
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7 posted 2003-07-01 09:04 PM


Very profound thoughts that are well expressed.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-07-01 09:06 PM


Hey, Keth! Great to see you again!
Thanks for the "profound" response!

Huggums,
EA


Ceinwyn
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9 posted 2003-07-01 09:14 PM


Linda I love this... we won't go to what I see everytime I look in the mirror..

Kristen

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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10 posted 2003-07-01 09:15 PM


Earth Angel, this is a very good reminder....each of us should put a copy of it on our mirror....
Earth Angel
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11 posted 2003-07-01 09:28 PM


Kristen ~

No, we won't go there--because you are beautiful! I don't have to see a face to know that!

Luvs 'n hugs,
EA

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12 posted 2003-07-01 09:30 PM


Kahlil ~

Your reply just added to my pleasure of having written this poem. Thank you!

Warm hugs, warm smiles,
EA

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13 posted 2003-07-01 09:33 PM


In some lives, a mirror cracks
Seems to reflect only lacks
Footsore steps then often falter
Covered eyes can't seem to alter
Past errors taking control
We walk, we talk... we are not whole.
But then comes a final night
When darkness yields at last to light
Self-acceptance finds inception
And our gaze holds new perception.

I love the strength you share in this write, EA... I think only someone who's seen the shadows and pushed them aside could write this... it's beautiful. *S*

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14 posted 2003-07-01 10:10 PM


suthern ~

I want to tuck you under my wing and fly you to my crystal castle in the sky--It's in seventh heaven, just past cloud nine!

Please post your poem! It has to be shared with more than the few readers who may be reading and replying to my poem.


EA

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15 posted 2003-07-01 10:55 PM


What a neat poem-and philosophy revealed!

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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Pilgrimage ~

Thank you! I truly do believe in what I have written so the poem practically wrote itself!


Smile and your mirror smiles back!
EA

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17 posted 2003-07-01 11:08 PM


Linda, my friend, I love the happines and light that shines forth in your poetry. You always try to make others see the good in themselves. You really are an Angel, you know. I'm so glad that you are YOU!!
Heart hugs to you  
Ethel

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18 posted 2003-07-01 11:22 PM


Ethel ~

I knew in my heart, that the readers of this poem would realize that this poem isn't about arrogance, it is about understanding, knowing and appreciating one's self.

Your kind words have warmed my heart beyond words. Thank you, my friend.

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda


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19 posted 2003-07-01 11:46 PM


WOW!

I have one similar to this one about my mother and I.  Perhaps one day I will post it for all to read!

Thanks for sharing!

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20 posted 2003-07-01 11:52 PM


timothysangel ~

WOW! I love "WOW"s!!! --and please do post the poem that you wrote about you and your mother! I'd love to read it!--and if I miss it, you can email me!

Luvs 'n hugs!--and say "Hi!" to your Mom for me!

EA

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21 posted 2003-07-02 01:13 AM


inspiring! I need this!
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22 posted 2003-07-02 01:18 AM


Linda, I really like this poem. I don't see that when I look in the mirror. Wish I did. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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23 posted 2003-07-02 02:08 AM


DUDE!
"When I look in to my mirror,
I'm pleased with whom I see,
A woman doing her very best
And I'm glad that woman's me!"

Exacto mondoburger! <---don't ask.
I loved it, thats all that matters!

I've been busy and stuff, I don't have time to reply to everyone, so when i get the chance I take it. PEace! AWESOME JOB!

~*~K I R A H~*~

"Many a false step is made by standing still." -Chinese Fortune Cookie


Earth Angel
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24 posted 2003-07-02 08:28 AM


passing shadows ~

I aspire to inspire! Thanks Dixie!

Have a wonderful day!
Warm hugs,
Linda

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25 posted 2003-07-02 08:30 AM


Sweet Sue ~

Keep looking, my friend! When the mist lifts, you will begin to see what others see in you!

Huggums,
Linda

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26 posted 2003-07-02 08:34 AM


WindSong ~

"Exacto mondoburger!" ---I love it!

Have a joyful day, Kirah!

Huggums,
EA

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27 posted 2003-07-02 10:23 AM


You are too kind, angelic one. *S* Howz about I accept the tucking... seventh heaven sounds pretty darned nice. *G* But post??? LOL ME??? You caused it... you put up with it! LOL

I'm glad you didn't mind...

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2003-07-02 10:29 AM


suthern ~

Me mind?!?--Never! I am honored when my poetry can spark a creative thought in you!

Luvvums,
EA



luckyme9293
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29 posted 2003-07-02 11:58 AM


what i get from this poem is to like who you are even if you dont haveeverything. i don't know if thats what u were going for, but i ust wanted to say i REALLY enjoyed it. it made me think
Earth Angel
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30 posted 2003-07-02 12:02 PM


luckyme ~

Golly gee! Luckyme! I like reading and writing your name!

--and yes, your interpretation is right on the money! --and I'm feeling lucky already! LOL

Sending you a great big welcoming hug!
Earth Angel

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31 posted 2003-07-02 02:22 PM


oh I love this...just perfectly written
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32 posted 2003-07-02 02:27 PM


jellybeans ~

By golly, I'd lay bets that you liked my poem! LOL

luvvums,
EA

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33 posted 2003-07-02 04:12 PM


Great write... I have to have a friend of mine read this... she is always short of self-confidence... and it’s mostly due to past experience... It's like you wrote it for her...  but that’s what makes your poetry great, the reader can always relate… Cozean
Earth Angel
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34 posted 2003-07-02 04:30 PM


papabear ~

You sound like a very caring friend. It would please me greatly if reading my poem would be of some value to her.

Lovin' hugs to you and your friend,
Linda

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