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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-07-09 03:07 PM



~*~

I have survived yet another round
in one of Life's countless battles.
My strength may have been weakened,
but my faith in a Higher Power has not.
As I lie here, basking on sands
heated by the hot July sun,
I soak up the vitality
of the wind, sea and shore.
The cries of the gulls speak directly
to my soul, reminding me of joyous, carefree
times in my childhood spent by the water.
The cyan-blue skies are clear and cloudless
and provide an endless canvass on which
to paint my thoughts upon the firmament.
The rhythmic rolling of the waves
soothes my embattled soul as I
breathe in the spirit of the ocean.
As I slip into a meditative reverie,
my joy for living returns
and I am at peace once more...

~*~

© Copyright 2003 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Pilgrimage
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1 posted 2003-07-09 03:28 PM


Beautiful. I'm almost there with you on the warm sand. How I wish I was!

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2003-07-09 03:38 PM


Soak it up...James
EagleScorpion
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3 posted 2003-07-09 03:43 PM


hehe now thats a good idea! im in florida! i should go tanning.. a beach cant be too far from here...
NewEnglandlazurlu
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4 posted 2003-07-09 04:19 PM


My friend, this has to be one of your very best. I could feel the soothing vibes rolling right off the screen.

The rhythmic rolling of the waves
soothes my embattled soul as I
breathe in the spirit of the ocean.


I completely understand.

Soothing Hugs and Smiles, Marti

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

ThisDiamond
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5 posted 2003-07-09 04:44 PM


Grinning...
Wishing you sunshine always.
This was beautiful. TD

gemjop
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6 posted 2003-07-09 04:52 PM


The cyan-blue skies are clear and cloudless
and provide an endless canvass on which
to paint my thoughts upon the firmament.
The rhythmic rolling of the waves
soothes my embattled soul as I
breathe in the spirit of the ocean.
As I slip into a meditative reverie,
my joy for living returns
and I am at peace once more...


I'm agreeing with Marti, this is one of the most beautiful things i have ever read from you Linda. Oh you made the knots in my stomach disappear. i remember that feeling, you made me realise, the peace, it'll be back.


A treasure that i shall be keeping m friend. Thankyou.

much love, gem xxxx

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2003-07-09 05:13 PM


Pilgrim ~

Thank you!--& I'd love for you to join me!

Sunny hugs & smiles,
EA

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-07-09 05:14 PM


James ~

Yes!  I'll soak the warmth of the sun right into the chilled core of me!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2003-07-09 05:25 PM


EagleScorpion ~

Have a great time--get a great tan!

warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2003-07-09 05:26 PM


Marti ~

Your wonderful response was so loving and soothing--just as you yourself are!

Loves & hugs & smiles,
Linda

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2003-07-09 05:27 PM


TD ~

I wish the same for you!

Sending lots of healing sunshine!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2003-07-09 05:28 PM


gem ~

Well bless your sweet soul! It pleases me to no end when poets choose to "keep" a piece of my writing!

Thank you for the kind words! You're a gem!


EA

QjQ
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13 posted 2003-07-09 08:14 PM


another great write,,  "WoW"

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ


Earth Angel
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14 posted 2003-07-09 08:28 PM


QjQ ~

Hi, Q! Thanks for another great reply!

Huggums,
EA

suthern
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15 posted 2003-07-09 09:07 PM


You soak up warmth that nourishes us all. *S* I like this very much, lady! *S*
Earth Angel
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16 posted 2003-07-09 09:34 PM


Suthern ~

You have an interesting way of putting things--and I like that! Thank you, Dear One!


Loves 'n hugs,
EA

Patricia
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17 posted 2003-07-09 10:21 PM


Oh EA...how soothing this is.  I think I shall sleep well tonight, thinking about this lovely verse.

Thanks Linda!

Patricia

garysgirl
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18 posted 2003-07-09 10:26 PM


As I lie here, basking on sands
heated by the hot July sun,
I soak up the vitality
of the wind, sea and shore


Isn't it relaxing right on the beach by the water? I love it. I really like it at night when everything is quiet except for the waves splashing against the shore and the beats of mine and my love's heart.

Now, see what good thoughts your good thoughts made me have??  

"If I know there's no possible way I can change something....I push it to the back room
in my mind & slam the door on it." Gary~  Heart hugs, Ethel

WindSong
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19 posted 2003-07-09 10:31 PM


Awesome!

"They say that truth will set you free, but then so will a lie. It all depends if you're trying to get to the promised land or just trying to get by."

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2003-07-09 11:03 PM


Patricia ~

Thank you!--& sweet dreams!

Luvin' hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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21 posted 2003-07-09 11:04 PM


Ethel ~

I have good thoughts regarding your good thoughts about my good thoughts!


Linda

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2003-07-09 11:06 PM


WindSong ~

Kirah, I have been missing your poetry!!! I really do appreciate you taking the time to read and reply to my poetry! You are very thoughtful and kind.

Lovin' hugs,
Linda

Saunni
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23 posted 2003-07-09 11:22 PM


My Goodness, this is beyond words. What a talent you have! Sauni

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2003-07-09 11:27 PM


Saunni ~

You are very kind. I appreciate your enthusiastic response to my poem! Thank you!

Love & Light,
Linda

skyshine
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25 posted 2003-07-10 12:30 PM


Soak up the sun....and the spray!

~Elizabeth

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

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26 posted 2003-07-10 12:56 PM


soak soak soak

we have a few more rays of toaasty sunshine than we need...want some extras?

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2003-07-10 11:32 AM


skyshine ~

Will do!

Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2003-07-10 11:33 AM


Midnitesun ~

Sure! Send them on up!

Happy summer!
EA

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29 posted 2003-07-12 07:58 PM






(smiles) Oh Linda, I wish I lived near the ocean, sweet friend, that's OK, there are beautiful mountains near the center of this country that I always love going to, though I dream as soon as possible to move to the shore! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, 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***

gemjop
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30 posted 2003-07-12 08:04 PM


ooooh this little beauty is back at the top, and i'm glad!
Earth Angel
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31 posted 2003-07-14 10:10 AM


Noah ~

You are so artistic! You even used a blue font to represent the ocean! --yes, indeed the mountains are muy magnifico!


EA

Earth Angel
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32 posted 2003-07-14 10:11 AM


gem ~

An adorable gem ye be!

Huggums,
EA

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