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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2004-07-13 10:51 AM



+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
Pansies lift showy faces,
Of gold and purple hues,
Smiling at the passersby,
With greetings of enthuse.

The roses give so warmly,
Of their beauty and their love,
To all who come to view them,
In this Eden Up Above.

Lilies line river valleys,
Wee bells ring heaven's blues,
Lilacs scent whispering breezes,
With their delicate infuse.

Shimmering floral fairies,
Fly among the flowers bright,
Filled with grace and glory,
In God's Garden full of Light.
+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+

© Copyright 2004 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2004-07-13 10:56 AM


Earth Angel
Just lovely.

nakdthoughts
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2 posted 2004-07-13 11:08 AM


Lovely, Linda...

all I glimpse through my windows are the  tall weeds that have gotten ahead of me this summer

hugs
M

Decaflame
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3 posted 2004-07-13 11:14 AM



Linda, well worth the wait...
Indeed!

Nightshade
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4 posted 2004-07-13 11:21 AM


This is beautiful Linda ... a feast for the eyes and mind. hugs, Chris

   Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
                                          Hans Christian Anderson

LeeJ
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5 posted 2004-07-13 11:21 AM


and those that see as you do, are indeed a wondrous example of how life should be cherished and experienced...wonderful writing!
Enchantress
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6 posted 2004-07-13 11:22 AM


Exactly what my sister said....
Beautiful Linda!!
Hugs~

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

JL
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7 posted 2004-07-13 11:57 AM


A stirring vision!  Great one!

JL


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8 posted 2004-07-13 12:01 PM


Lilies line river valleys,
Wee bells ring heaven's blues,
Lilacs scent whispering breezes,
With their delicate infuse.

=============================

that verse is just so lovely, lovely Linda,
your muse has returned with its eloquent grace.
Well done angel poetess.

I would love to live as a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.

~Fluent~
John O'Donohue

passing shadows
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9 posted 2004-07-13 12:57 PM


I'm glad she gave it back
Susan
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10 posted 2004-07-13 02:32 PM


Pretty as a posy --

  Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

SimplyGold
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11 posted 2004-07-13 02:50 PM


Thanks E.A.

Enjoyed your ray of sunshine.

SG

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12 posted 2004-07-13 02:51 PM




(does happy dance) Yay! See, your muse is very dedicated to bringing your heart the most gorgeous visions as always, and she's right on time back from her vacation, yay! (kiss on cheek) Oooohhh...I posted this new poem yesterday I bet you'd love, it's called Neptune retrograde, yay, my Mistletoe Cherub muse inspired it, 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

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

Ericc
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13 posted 2004-07-13 03:46 PM


Beautiful!

Eric

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See sweet Earthy one, she's back after a refreshing trip to Florida to hang out with Marge's Many Muses ...
(might have learned a poetic trick or two)
I think it was the scenic route she took
... ya' think ?

LOVE THIS LADY ... LOVE YOU~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Earth Angel
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15 posted 2004-07-13 08:23 PM


Mr. T. ~

"Lovely" is lovely!

Sleep well tonight ~ and dream of being in such a beautiful garden!


EA

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16 posted 2004-07-13 08:30 PM


Naked One ~

God bless you! No one would ever point a finger at you for that! Your garden may have been neglected, but your sister, most assuredly, was not...You have been thru' so much, Dear M.

The weeds in your garden will eventually wither away, and in time, will be replaced with new and vibrant floral life.

Loving, understanding hugs,
Linda

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17 posted 2004-07-13 08:32 PM


Decaflame ~

Kind of you to say so! My muse and I thank you!


EA

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18 posted 2004-07-13 08:34 PM


Chris ~

I love preparing feasts ~ food and otherwise! ~ for my family and friends! I'm glad that you enjoyed!

Huggums,
Linda

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2004-07-13 08:35 PM


Lee ~

I suppose my rose-coloured glasses serve me well! They beat the heck out of dark sunglasses! lol

Warm hugs and a smile,
Linda

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20 posted 2004-07-13 08:38 PM


Nancy ~

Thanks for the "B" word! .....

As I was writing this reply, my daughter just brought me a bowl of homemade strawberry ice cream that she just made. Mmm! Mmm! Now that is what I call "Beautiful"!!!

Happy smiles,
Linda

Earth Angel
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21 posted 2004-07-13 08:39 PM


JL ~

Hiya, stranger! You've been conspicuous by your absence! Thank you for such a lovely reply. Good to hear from you!


EA

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22 posted 2004-07-13 08:40 PM


JM ~

Your kind words put a smile on my face ~ and on my heart! Thank your for such a lovely reply! It was wonderful to hear from you, sweet poetess!

Loving hugs,
EA

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23 posted 2004-07-13 08:42 PM


p s ~

Well, according to my errant muse, Marge treated her extremely well! She also made friends with Marge's multitude of muses!

Hugs 'n smiles,
Linda

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2004-07-13 08:43 PM


Susan ~

I enjoyed your alliterative "p p" reply! lol

Huggums,
Linda

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25 posted 2004-07-13 08:45 PM


SG ~

Hi, there! I am so pleased that you enjoyed our first collaborative effort since my muse's most welcomed return!

Hope all is well with you!

Loves 'n hugs,
EA

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26 posted 2004-07-13 08:48 PM


Noah ~

Your poem, "Neptune Retrograde" is very timely! It was a fun read ~ I almost missed it!

~ and thank you for your very warm response to my poem ~ and to me! Your replies always warm my heart, my friend!

Loveya,
Linda


Earth Angel
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27 posted 2004-07-13 08:49 PM


Eric ~

Thanks for dropping by and leaving the "B" word!

Happy summer hugs,
Linda

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28 posted 2004-07-13 08:50 PM


'Shimmering floral fairies,
Fly among the flowers bright,
Filled with grace and glory,
In God's Garden full of Light.'


Ah, those fairies work all kinds of magic and mystery. I didn't know your muse was on vacation but she has come back rested and writing as beautifully as always.

Hugs and luvs my sis ... Marti


Look deep, deep into nature,
and then you will understand
everything better.
           Albert Einstein

Earth Angel
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29 posted 2004-07-13 08:55 PM


Margie Girl ~

Merry, my muse, says that you and all your many muses amused her ~ and treated her like family! Perhaps too much so! ~ She wants to go visit you all again ~ and often! Oh, Dearie Me!

On her behalf, I thank you for your hospitality!  ~ and I very much appreciate the fine blue ink of yours that you sent back with her for my pen! That is soooo like you to share the wealth!

With lots of love and affection,
Marge's Little Earthy One

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2004-07-13 09:02 PM


Marti ~

What a pleasant surprise to hear from you, this warm summer's evening! Are you more settled in now! It's so much fun exploring your new environs, is it not?!? I'm discovering something new every day!

Yes, Merry was on "vacation" in Marge's inkwell down in Florida! ~ But she's back and is telling me lots of interesting stories about Poetessa Marge and her little minion muses! You wouldn't believe what I learned! There's some kind of poetic magic happenings going on at Rancho Margero's! lol

As one who writes so beautifully of the faery kingdom herself, it pleases me that my poem pleased you!

Sending you flowers and fairy dust,

Loveyoulotsuknow!
Linda

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31 posted 2004-07-13 09:15 PM


Oh, my!  You know exactly where I want to be now, don't you -- there's an old gospel song (that's a hint).  Well, if you haven't figured it out, "Down by the Riverside."  Loved this vision, Linda!   ....jo
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32 posted 2004-07-13 09:30 PM


EA...just a hint...I have many sisters...you will want to check in with me sometimes...because we ALL visit you often...
Earth Angel
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33 posted 2004-07-13 09:55 PM


iliana ~

I do recall the melody to that gospel song, but the only lyrics that I can remember (if my memory serves me correctly) are, "Gonna lay down my sword and shield, down by the riverside".

May your Path in Life be through God's Gardens!

Loving hugs and angel blessings,
Linda


Earth Angel
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34 posted 2004-07-13 09:59 PM


Soleil Noir ~

How intriguing! You have peaked my curiosity!

Actually, I just read your cleverly entitled poem, "Heat.....Stroke". I commisserate! It's hot like hades here as well! Where's the ocean when you need one! lol

Warm hugs ~ v-e-r-y warm!!! lol
EA

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35 posted 2004-07-14 12:40 PM


Linda

Your as lovely as your poetry!  

Ceinwyn
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36 posted 2004-07-14 09:06 AM


Linda,

Reading your words always bring me comfort...you've left me feeling all warm and fuzzy...

Kristen

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

Earth Angel
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37 posted 2004-07-14 11:38 AM


Martie ~

Kind words from a kind soul! Thank you!

~  May the flowers in your life's garden blossom and grow forevermore...
Gardening

Linda

Earth Angel
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38 posted 2004-07-14 11:43 AM


Ceinwyn ~

Kristen, where on God's green Earth have you been??? Well, at least you're back now ~ and hopefully safe and sound!

It kind of makes me feel all "warm and fuzzy" knowing that that is how my poem has made you feel! ~ and I thank you for that as well!

Wonderful to hear from you again!

I'll be looking out for your poetic pennings!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda


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