Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
02:28 AM
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+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+ Once upon a rainy morning, I lazed in bed and read, Tales of lost magic kingdoms, ~ Mystic trails I once had tread.
Enchanting lands of crystal castles, Bewitching folks of faery realms, Of Merlin magic and wisdom sages, Where spells were spun 'neath ancient elms.
Chivalrous knights were full of valor, Their hearts beat brave and strong, Saving maidens from snorting dragons, And righting things gone wrong.
Fair princes doled out gold and riches, To those who were in need. The mighty kings were kind and gentle, Who ruled with love ~ not greed.
Lambs and lions lay down together, All men were one in amity. Peace did reign in lands of bounty, Inspired homes of charity.
Trees reached up to touch the heavens, Fresh air was rose perfumed, Gardens grew from fertile soils, And flowers forever bloomed.
Unicorns roamed magic woodlands, With garlands in their manes. Rainbows spanned cerulean skyscapes, After gentle, cleansing rains.
Once upon a rainy morning, I lazed in bed and read, Tales of lost magic kingdoms, ~ Mystic trails I once had tread.
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whiskey
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2004-07-18
03:13 AM
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What a lovely piece, can I borrow that book it sounds like a fantastic read, I recently went to see King Arthur at the pictures I love all those stories.
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iliana
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2004-07-18
03:22 AM
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"Trees reached up to touch the heavens, Fresh air was rose perfumed, Gardens grew from fertile soils, And flowers forever bloomed."
Miracles are still around us......and you wake up my perception with beautiful poems like this. Did I tell you, in my tiny little yard, all kind of wonderful wild things have begun to grow. This spring we had our frist crop of wild plums; then there started growing a wild tomato vine which has consumed about a four-foot patch and produces tiny marble sized tomatos--ummmm, nummy; then there was an old fashion wine colored rose vine which sprung up over night out my yellow rose bush root -- yields many, many beautiful buds; and now -- we have a wild bird pepper bush with itzy bitzy teenie weenie red peppers on it. (Next year, I'm going to make a salsa you won't believe!) I am still in utter awe of how this happened in my really little yard in the city where houses are only about 8-10 feet apart!!!! Well....so much for my rambling. I just was reminded of all those little miracles when I read your beautiful vision! luv ya Earth Angel......the lily
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passing shadows
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2004-07-18
03:25 AM
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maybe I should get into books again...
nope, I am happy with the reading material here
good write!
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
05:27 AM
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whiskey ~
I saw King Arthur on Friday! ~ It was spectacular! It must have been a logistical nightmare for the director!
Yes, you may borrow my book! ~ If I truly had such a magical storybook! lol
EA
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
05:33 AM
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iliana ~
Lily One, you have a magic kingdom right there in your backyard! Methinks there be a good reason for this! ~ winky wink
Thoroughly enjoyed reading of the extraordinary happenings in your little corner of the world!
There's magic in the air! Everything's coming up roses! ~ I can smell it!
Luvsya bunches! EA
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
05:34 AM
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p s ~
Yer adorable!
Huggums, EA
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Susan
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2004-07-18
12:09 PM
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Ah, chivalry, fantasy, magic, the world books give to us. Aren't they wonderful? And you captured their magic in this lovely poem. Makes me want to go watch Robin Hood. He's one of my favorites.
Hugs -- SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
12:47 PM
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Susan ~
My boyfriend (actually he's a full-blown MAN) hails from Robin Hood's neck of the woods! I even call him Robin at times! lol
Enchanting reply, Lady Susan!
May your day be full of magically wondrous experiences! Linda
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NewEnglandlazurlu
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2004-07-18
09:21 PM
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Ah, delightful tales are spun in books and from your hand. Move over my friend, I'm sneaking in to rest with you. The realistic world is getting me down and I could use a dose of fantasy.
Lambs and lions lay down together, All men were one in amity. Peace did reign in lands of bounty, Inspired homes of charity.
If only ... luv ya ... Marti
Look deep, deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein
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Marge Tindal
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2004-07-18
09:42 PM
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EarthyOne~ YOU ROCK !!!!! Truly ... you rock !!!!
I saw King Arthur last night ... it only caused nightmares for me ...~ I could have borrowed your book to keep me from falling into that dark pit~ *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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Magnus
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2004-07-18
09:54 PM
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You have a boyfriend? And a knightly one at that....well done Linda, and this write was an exceptional depiction of a place we all have in our dreams as we smile in slumber, feeling that perhaps we had once been there....
I think I have, and if not...this poem has taken me about as close as one could possibly get...
Your muse is in high gear lady....
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
11:19 PM
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Marti, My Darlin' Absent Sister Friend, it's great to hear from you! However, it saddens me to hear that the realistic world is getting you down.
I'll tell you what! I have a huge king-sized bed in the most charming bedchamber you could ever imagine!!! ~ and you and I and our muses, can rewrite present history! Our stories will be the fairy tales for future generations! Does not that sound like a divine plan!
I have the feathered quills, the parchment, and lots of dreamy, indigo magic ink!
I'll see you at the stroke of mid of nite.
Earth Angel
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
11:25 PM
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Marge ~
Yeppers! I rock ~ and I roll! I'm a regular skateboard! lol
I saw King Arthur on Friday and my boyfriend kept covering my eyes during scenes of violence. Needless to say, I spent most of the evening with his loving and protective hands on my face! Oh, how I love those scenes of violence! lol
Dream sweetly this knight! er, I mean, "night"! lol
Loveya! EO
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-18
11:31 PM
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Magnus ~
Methinks I knew you back in the days of yore, m'lord. Your spirit is very familiar to me...
~ and yes! I do have my very own knight! I truly do!
Luvvums, EA P.S. Merry, my muse, expresses her gratitude for your kind words. She has been burning the midnite oil since her return from Marge's inkwell.
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suthern
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2004-07-19
03:47 PM
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Take us with you!!! *S*
Oh, wait... you just did. *S*
Beautiful write, my friend! *S*
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JL
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2004-07-19
04:53 PM
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Very nicely done! I think this too, is a mystical read.
JL
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vandana
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2004-07-19
05:27 PM
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nice read
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Enchantress
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Canada eh.
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2004-07-19
06:45 PM
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Now Lady Linda... You just know how much I love fantasy, magic, and anything mystical!! Soooo..it stands to reason that this gem is being popped into my library as we speak. Excellent write. Hugs~~Somewhere in my heart I'm always Dancing with you in the summer rain ~
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Ceinwyn
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2004-07-19
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I have yet to see King Arthur...I am so in love with the whole era...hrmm..maybe I'm weird *shrugs* but thanks for letting me escape as I read your words...sometimes I'd rather be in a fantasy world...*hugs*
Lots of Love,
KrisIf at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-19
08:20 PM
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suthern belle ~
You did it again! You made me laugh so hard that I split open the sides of my vestments! lol
Thank you, Sweetums!
EA
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-19
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JL ~
Thank you! You might have noticed that I come from the "Mystic shores of forevermore"! winky wink
May your fantasies become your reality!
EA
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-19
08:22 PM
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vandana ~
It is "nice" to know that you are always stopping by to "read" my poetry!
Huggums, EA
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-19
08:24 PM
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Nancy ~
I was hoping that you would pop in to read this one! I thought it would appeal to your love of wonder, magic, and anything enchanting! ~ and your choosing to save it is very satisfying for me! Merci beaucoups!
Loves 'n hugs, Linda
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-19
08:28 PM
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Ceinwyn ~
Top of the evening to you Kris!
Oh, I do so know what you mean! I have a very fertile imagination and I slip into my fantasy worlds when the real world gets me down! ~ but I make sure that I keep one eye open so that I can find my way back! lol
May you sleep deep and sweet this nite!
Love & Light, Linda
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JamesMichael
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2004-07-20
12:09 PM
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One of my favorite pasttimes...reading...I like Biographies and History...James
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Elizabeth Santos
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2004-07-20
12:32 PM
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I love the way you think. This is uplifting and inspiring, in it's notions and in it's poetry. lovely, lovely, lovely Thank you Liz
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miscellanea
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2004-07-20
12:43 PM
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Lazing in bed sounds very productive! Enjoyed this a bundle! misc'e
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-20
08:18 AM
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James ~
"reading" is one of your favourite pasttimes?!? ~ Hmmm! Let me see if I can guess any of the others! lol
Linda
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-20
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Elizabeth Santos ~
~ & I always "love the way you think"! ~ for your poetry, Dear Liz, is "uplifting and inspiring"!
Thank you for the triple "L" response! That was very lovely to receive! lol
Love & Light, Linda
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-20
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Misc'e ~
Good morning, Missy! Sending you a "bundle" of smiles and well-wishes!
Have a great day! EA
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yv
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2004-07-20
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Oh, to live in your world of dragons and beautiful damsels...it is a dream that I have often had that flowed from my mind's eye in much the same way that you have described. Masterfully beautiful Earth Angel
yv
Yv-Goddess of Her Domain. Symbol of Truth Passion Pain. Let Her Smile Rain on the Hearts of the Innocent.
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Earth Angel
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2004-07-20
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yv ~
What a lovely reply, y! Our minds can conjure up magical worlds that can take us temporarily away from things less pleasing!
Good to hear from you!
May your fantasies become your realities!
EA
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