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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2004-07-23 07:09 PM



I've been using up my lives,
They used to number, nine!
Heaven didn't beam me up,
'Cause it hadn't been my time.

I have fallen from a rooftop,
I have fallen off a cliff.
I've been rolled in a car,
And been paralyzed stiff!

I've been assaulted and abused,
I've been hacked and I've been sawed.
I've broken many of my bones,
I've been poked and I've been prod.

I have fallen off a ladder,
I have fallen in a hole.
I've been attacked by evil spirits,
That tried to suck my soul.

I've endured many an illness,
I've suffered endlessly.
I've wondered why the Universe,
Would never let me Be.

These trials I had by fire,
Didn't bring about my fall.
No matter the tribulation,
I was strong and I stood tall.

But through it all, I grew in strength,
And knew God had a plan,
That wisdom came from adversity,
And I learned to understand.

I've been using up my lives,
They used to number, nine.
Heaven didn't beam me up,
'Cause it hadn't been my time!

© Copyright 2004 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
JL
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1 posted 2004-07-23 07:12 PM


Well thank God for that!  We need you here!
Good one Earth Angel!!

JL

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


bslicker
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2 posted 2004-07-23 07:13 PM


Heaven didn't beam u up
for the wings that you wear
spreading your angel dust
which makes you so robust!

bernie

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Bernie Slicker

whiskey
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3 posted 2004-07-23 07:19 PM


Everyone of us will have our time one day im glad yours aint here yet neither mine, enjoyed this.


"Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. "

iliana
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4 posted 2004-07-23 07:30 PM


I'm so glad He didn't.  Linda, you are our Earth Angel, and we got lucky!  *huggles* from the lily
Martie
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5 posted 2004-07-23 07:32 PM


Linda

"But through it all, I grew in strength,"

Tough way to get strong, but I know it works!  

Magnus
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6 posted 2004-07-23 07:45 PM


And it still isn't because you have to write
a whole bunch more of your awesome poems..
I'll go find a few stray cats that can give
up one or two...perhaps three...

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2004-07-24 01:39 AM


JL ~

Oh, you are so sweet! ~ and those just make up the tip of the iceberg! It is amazing that I am still able to fly! lol

Keep safe!

EA


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8 posted 2004-07-24 01:41 AM


bernie ~

Thank you bernie! ~ and for that poetic reply I am sprinkling you with some "angel dust"!

Angel sprinkles,
EA

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9 posted 2004-07-24 01:43 AM


whiskey ~

I actually look forward to going back to Heaven! ~ but I'm in no hurry! The process of getting there is not a piece of angel cake! lol

Love & Eternal Light,
EA

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10 posted 2004-07-24 01:47 AM


iliana ~

Lily huggles are especially special! lol

Here is some lily-of-the-valley flowers for you!
Flowers

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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11 posted 2004-07-24 01:51 AM


Martie ~

I know you are one who knows it works.

Wisdom and strength are not easy to come by!


Linda


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12 posted 2004-07-24 01:52 AM


Magnus ~

lol Love your sense of humour ~ and your ingenuity!

Look out for those banana peels!

EA

iliana
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13 posted 2004-07-25 10:48 PM


Linda, I just saw the lily of the valley; it smells so sweet!  love you! jo
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14 posted 2004-07-26 01:35 AM


Linda,
   Thank goodness it hasn't been your time!  You are such a delightful inspiration, sending, humor, cheer and wisdom this way!  Thanking you, Earth Angel!

                 misc'e

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15 posted 2004-07-26 01:56 AM


very good love how it flows

Fool me once shame on you.....Fool me twice shame on me.....


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16 posted 2004-07-26 03:39 AM


yeah...we all have our time

this sure got me thinking

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2004-07-26 10:35 AM


iliana ~

Yeppers, Lovely Lily! ~ and you're just as sweet!


Linda

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18 posted 2004-07-26 10:38 AM


misc'e ~

What a lovely reply, Ms. Missy! I appreciate you saying so! You have a kind heart!

~ May the angels keep watch over you and your loved ones!

Loves 'n hugs,
EA

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19 posted 2004-07-26 10:39 AM


Foxy One ~

Thank you. It pleases me that you think so!

Have a safe day!


EA

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20 posted 2004-07-26 10:41 AM


p s ~

~ and your mind is a powerful thing!

I'm surrounding you in protective White Light. Keep safe! Be happy!


EA

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