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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2004-08-08 12:44 PM



+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
I've experienced all emotions,
From despair to jubilation.
I've loved with every ounce of me,
And cried tears of pure elation.

I have purred like a kitten,
Been demure in my demeanor.
I've roared like a lioness,
And been proud and a preener.

I've known fear and desperation,
I've been hot beneath the collar.
I've sung with spirits soaring high,
Then been mad enough to holler!

I've felt righteous indignation,
I've felt frustration and known joys.
I've yearned for greener pastures,
And abhorred unjust employs.

I've been calm and mellow-jello,
I've been stoked and electrified.
I have wallowed in my miseries,
And felt smugly justified.

I've known pain and I've known sorrow,
I've known envy and I've known lust.
I've been reckless and an adventurer,
Been insecure in my distrust.

I've felt confident and mighty,
I've felt inadequate and slow.
I've felt that I could fly on high,
Then I've sunk to depths below.

I've been known to be a worry wart,
Then I'm singing, "Que Sera",
Sometimes I'm very cool and calm,
Sometimes my nerves are raw.

I often feel so knowing,
Intelligent and bright,
Then I fear I may have lost my mind,
And am ready for a fight!

But all of these emotions,
Have taught me many things.
And none of us is perfect,
For only angels merit wings.
+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+

© Copyright 2004 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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1 posted 2004-08-08 12:48 PM


this is a description of me all in one day...one single day

do you think I'm in menopause? Maybe I'm just moody?

nice ending here to this lovely write that I'm keeping in my library!

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2004-08-08 01:38 PM


p s ~

Your saving of this poem was a very pleasant surprise! Actually, I have since made several edits (what else is new?!?) and you may want to save this newer edition!

Thank you for your very positive response to my expose!

As you can now see, I don't merit those wings that I keep joking about!

Flower
Linda

Susan
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3 posted 2004-08-08 01:51 PM


Ah, Linda, but you do merit wings -- for your heart is that of an angel, it is most evident in your postings.  To feel intensely, be it curse or blessing, it is.  And what we do with it, that is our measure.  And you dear lady, you measure well.

  Susan

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

inkedgoddess
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4 posted 2004-08-08 04:35 PM


why live if you can't live huh?
wings wont come unless you'e gone wingless a while

iliana
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5 posted 2004-08-08 05:07 PM


Oh, my Earth Angel -- you are a REAL one!  luv & hugs, jo
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6 posted 2004-08-08 07:03 PM


Wow,  I don't think you left a single one
out....well,  perhaps just one...or two.

Well done dear lady...your wings have carried
you far.

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2004-08-09 06:47 AM


Susan ~

Only a very kind and generous person would ~ or could! ~ write a reply such as that! Thank you, Dear Heart!



Linda
Flowers

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2004-08-09 06:50 AM


inkedgoddess ~

Now that makes perfectly good sense!

For that sage remark, I am sending you a spare set of wings!  Angel 3

Flowers
EA


Earth Angel
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9 posted 2004-08-09 06:53 AM


iliana ~

Now coming from an angel, that's a real compliment! Thank you!

Have a glorious day!
Loving hugs,

Linda
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10 posted 2004-08-09 07:02 AM


Magnus ~

A charming response from a charming poet! Thank you, Barry!

Flowers
Linda

Margherita
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11 posted 2004-08-09 07:29 AM


This was such an enjoyable read, dear Linda! I love your emotions ..... you reflect me .... but I should not say that, because if I do, then I can't say that we merit the wings ..... or can I ...
Why be so modest!??!! Let's enjoy the wings and fly high on the waves of these emotions!
Loving you and sending a big hug.
Margherita

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2004-08-09 07:34 AM


Angel Margherita ~

May those wings of yours, keep you forever aloft!  Angel 3

Love you too, Dear Kindred Spirit!

Flower
Linda

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13 posted 2004-08-10 06:45 PM


You are so right, Linda! I've missed you!

~sky

Hold on, if you feel like letting go
Hold on, it gets better than you know....
~Good Charlotte

hoot_owl_rn
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14 posted 2004-08-10 06:56 PM


Oh...lessons learned hard...but don't forget, you're a true angel so go ahead and flap those glorious wings
Earth Angel
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15 posted 2004-08-10 07:37 PM


Hi, sky! I've missed you too!

Your sad-to-happy emoticon is adorable ~ and so appropriate! It was good to hear from you!

Big Hug

Linda
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Earth Angel
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16 posted 2004-08-10 07:41 PM


Hooting Wise One ~

Let's fly together! Owl  Angel 3

Thanks for the "up-lifting" remarks! I do believe you put some lift under my "wings"!

Meet you when the moon is full!
EA
Moon

JamesMichael
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17 posted 2004-08-10 07:43 PM


Well said...reminded me of Catwoman...when she became Catwoman her personality took on a complete change...she became more outgoing, more confident...James
Earth Angel
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18 posted 2004-08-11 02:57 PM


James ~

I have not seen the movie, but I believe I understand where you are coming from with your thoughtful reply.

Have a great day!

Linda
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19 posted 2004-08-19 06:37 PM




(big angel hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, and I know with all my heart you can relate to all emotions because you know much about my past and the tears and depression and heartbreak I've been through, and you always made me feel special and gave me heart hugs, and now you have seen me happier than ever before and always cheer me on, yay! (kiss on cheek) Here in Portland I have been presenting poems from all eras of my life, from one of my earliest and angriest poems ("How Appropriate") to my happiest songs ("U.D.O") and get warm receptions all around, yay, you are an angel that can feel any heart, 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

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20 posted 2004-08-20 01:03 PM


No wonder I don't even have a feather. *G*

I like this very much, my friend... couldn't help but chuckle for I have a reserved seat on that rollercoaster ride! *G*

Pilgrimage
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21 posted 2004-08-20 01:28 PM


Gee, me too.  Excellent, expecially the last line.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

JL
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22 posted 2004-08-20 04:53 PM


Wonderful write Earth Angel!  Enjoyed to the MAX!

JL

garysgirl
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23 posted 2004-08-20 09:15 PM


Hello sweet Linda Lou,  
This is so true. I loved it. And, I wanted to
thank you for thinking of me and for sending me
such and sweet and caring email. I really do appreciate
you, my dear friend. Please continue to keep me
in your prayers and thoughts.
Hugs,
Ethel

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