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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-07-02 04:48 PM



~*~
Uphill,
downhill,
then up and down
again.
East side,
west side,
then 'round about
the bend.

Pacing,
racing,
stressing to
extreme.
Someone stole
my paddles,
now I cannot row
up stream.

If I were in,
canoe again,
and simply
went with flow,
I'd be heading in
the opposite way,
of where I'd want
to go!

You may ask,
why buck
the tides,
they fight you
tooth and nail.
Why not head,
down easy creek,
and raise a tall
wide sail?

Perhaps the thief,
who took my oars,
prevented me
from failing.
For I changed my path,
let go of wrath,
and now my life's
smooth sailing!
~*~





[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (07-02-2003 06:05 PM).]

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Kaoru
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1 posted 2003-07-02 05:19 PM


Great write
Magnus
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2 posted 2003-07-02 06:31 PM


I am clueless as to why this is sitting
down here...  OK,  back to up there ya
go.  start rowing!!!

Great message, Linda..

Duncan
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3 posted 2003-07-02 06:48 PM


Perfect example of that old saying, "When life gives you lemons...", errrr I mean, "No use crying over...".  Darn it, what was the one for when you oars get thieved?     
Bonnie j
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4 posted 2003-07-02 06:55 PM


Say Duncan is that like
"Up A Creek Without A Paddle?" HUmmmmmm???
Good write EA.
Bonnie j aka Bon-Bon

Patricia
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5 posted 2003-07-02 07:10 PM


Blessing in disguise...I try to look for those too.  You know, I think you remind me of concepts I once knew but lost somewhere along the way. That's why I love your work, kiddo!

Patricia

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6 posted 2003-07-02 07:18 PM


your thoughts are hope for the hopeless in a hopeless situation!

I liked the line about the paddles!

A Romantic Heart

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2003-07-02 10:56 PM


Kaoru ~

Thank you!

Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-07-02 10:58 PM


Magnus ~

Sir Lancelot, this lady is beholden to thee for thy gallantry...

Goodknight, sire!
EA

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-07-02 11:00 PM


Duncan ~

As I was reading your reply, I was drinking an ice-cold glass of spring water with fresh-squeezed lemons! Can you see me through the monitor?

Huggums,
EA

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10 posted 2003-07-02 11:01 PM


Bonnie ~

Ah! Yes! The proberbial creek without a paddle!

Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2003-07-02 11:03 PM


Patricia ~

From what I have gleanded from your poetry, the "concepts" still dwell within you, Dear One!

Sleep well!
EA

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2003-07-02 11:04 PM


ARH ~

It is gratifying when a reader enjoys my thoughts!

Huggums,
EA

Ivy Rose
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13 posted 2003-07-03 12:31 PM


Earth Angel...What true and inspirational poem you've written here. The Bible says to forgive or your Heavenly Father will not forgive you. That's the reason some have such rough waters...unforgiveness. Great poem!!!! ***Ivy Rose
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14 posted 2003-07-03 02:12 AM


mabbye one day, I'll join you there

[This message has been edited by passing shadows (07-03-2003 02:12 AM).]

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2003-07-04 09:39 AM


Ivy Rose ~

Thank you very much for that lovely, and inspirational reply!

Love & Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2003-07-04 09:40 AM


passing shadows ~

Dixie, you can count on it! Truly! --and I'll enjoy reading about it!

Loves 'n hugs,
EA

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17 posted 2003-07-04 02:49 PM




(smiles) Yay! That's right, choppy river, this angel's going to go down the smooth creek from now on, yay! (does happy dance) God Bless You, sweet friend, wherever we follow Him we will find the light and comfort, 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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18 posted 2003-07-04 02:55 PM


Noah ~

That's for sure! I got tired of trying to wend my way up that creek without a paddle!
Now I go with the flow!--It is the Zen way of being!

Friends forever,
Linda

Goldenrose
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19 posted 2003-07-05 06:36 AM


lovely lyrical writing...Linda..loved the perfect ryme as usual..

Goldenrose.

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2003-07-07 09:57 AM


Goldenrose ~

Why, thank you, Dear Rose of Gold!

Warm hugs,
EA

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