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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2004-07-21 10:29 AM



+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
I used to be a drama queen,
And stresses got me flustered.
I'd fret and stew, and spin my wheels,
And could not cut the mustard.

I'd often be a basket case,
~ Over-sensitive in many ways.
I'd worry over everything
~ Getting lost in the haze.

I could not see the forest,
For the proverbial trees.
I'd get lost in consternations,
And forever tried to please.

One day I simply had enough,
And asked the angels what to do.
They wrapped me in their loving Light,
Saying, "We'll take care of you".

"Worry" had been my middle name,
But I learned to Lighten up.
I no longer run on empty,
For I drink from Heaven's cup.
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© Copyright 2004 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2004-07-21 10:36 AM


I'd often be a basket case,
~ Over-sensitive in many ways.
I'd worry over everything
~ Getting lost in the haze.

I could not see the forest,
For the proverbial trees.
I'd get lost in consternations,
And forever tried to please.

~smiling at your words...
loved the ending


M

Marge Tindal
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2 posted 2004-07-21 10:37 AM


SweetEarthyOne~
You give my day a soft smile~

Well ... ya' just do !!
*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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LeeJ
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3 posted 2004-07-21 10:38 AM


beautiful and positive...


Ceinwyn
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4 posted 2004-07-21 10:57 AM


<-- pretty much says it all

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

JL
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5 posted 2004-07-21 11:25 AM


Way to go Earth Angel, a message with benefits for all.
Very nice.

JL

She said: ”You look cute in the dark.”


Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2004-07-21 11:34 AM


Earth Angel
A delight to read.

iliana
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7 posted 2004-07-21 11:55 AM


My first poem of the day -- and what a great way to begin it!  Hugs to you Earth Angel!
Earth Angel
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8 posted 2004-07-21 12:22 PM


Naked One ~

~ and I am "smiling" at your response post! Thank you!

Remember to see the trees in the forest! lol

Have a worry-free day! You, my Dear, deserve one!

Love & Light,
Linda

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9 posted 2004-07-21 12:23 PM


Marge ~

~ and I thank YOU for all the smiles that your poetry and replies have given to me!

Love & Angel Light,
EO

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10 posted 2004-07-21 12:25 PM


Lee ~

I have learned that being positive is far less stressful than being negative! lol

~ May angels bless your days.


Linda

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11 posted 2004-07-21 12:26 PM


Ceinwyn ~

My, what a delightfully big smile you have on your emerald green face, Dear Kristen!

Loves 'n smilie faces,
Linda

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12 posted 2004-07-21 12:27 PM


JL ~

I have a little secret that I would like to share with you ~ My muses are angels! lol

Love & Angel Light,
EA

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13 posted 2004-07-21 12:28 PM


Mr. T. ~

Thank U 4 the "delightful" reply!

Love and angel blessings,
EA

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14 posted 2004-07-21 12:31 PM


iliana ~

I do appreciate your patronage! lol Your kind and thoughtful comments are always like getting a great big warm hug! ~ and I am now sending one to you!

Big Hug

Blessings of Angel Light
Angel 2
Linda

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15 posted 2004-07-21 12:33 PM


I always learn from you
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16 posted 2004-07-21 01:37 PM


ROFLMAO... Considering some of my posts this week, I thought your title was my marching orders! *G*

Enjoyed this much, my friend. *S*

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2004-07-21 02:13 PM


p s ~

Experience is a great teacher! ~ and so are our guides and angels! Flirty 2

Love & Angel Light,
Linda

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18 posted 2004-07-21 02:16 PM


suthern ~

Belle, you're a real ding-a-ling ~ and I loveya! Liberty Bell


EA

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19 posted 2004-07-21 02:45 PM


I could use a drink.  Hey, no angels here, just going to a shrink!  Why must we feel like we need to please everyone?  Whatever, huh?  I'm working on it.  Glad you found it.  Cheers . . .

  susan

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

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2004-07-21 02:51 PM


Susan ~

Glad you are working on pleasing yourself! Counseling certainly can help! Remember, we are all works in progress!

Warm hugs,
EA

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21 posted 2004-07-23 02:33 PM




(does happy dance) Oh Linda, I come from exactly the same place too, yay! So many have been saying to me now in replies that I sound so happy now, and I really am, more than I've ever been (and I haven't even fallen in love yet!). But I also used to be one of the most depressed boys you would have ever met in your neighborhood, abused by school boys and challenged with my differences! I thank God with all my heart, though, for making me just who I am because I believe the adversity has taught me to love and appreciate and respect everything, and light can pierce any darkness! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, angels do not only think alike, but feel alike too, yay, 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

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2004-07-23 02:59 PM


Noah ~

The pressures that were put on you in your younger days turned you into a multi-faceted diamond! You sparkle!

Loveya!
EA

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