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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2004-12-17 12:25 PM


Pictures reeling from Noels past,
They surround me in pink loving glow.
Soothing and fine as sweet mulled wine,
And as soft as a new fallen snow.

While gazing into the fireplace,
~ With its mantle all trimmed with bows,
Flames flicker on window panes,
And dance from my head to my toes.

Curled upon this window seat,
Where he once pledged undying love,
I recall those times of tenderness
When I was his turtle dove.

But life goes on, and so must we,
Tho' cold winds have dimmed the fire.
I smile at sweet remembrances,
When our flames burned with desire.

Only the warmest of memories,
Do I hold to the heart of me.
Releasing the ones less pleasant,
Into a bottomless sea.

Laughter and love and joyfulness,
Are held in the seat of my soul.
Memories of all our loving,
Sustain me and keep me whole.

Pictures reeling from Noels past,
They surround me in pink loving glow.
Soothing and fine as sweet mulled wine,
And as soft as a new fallen snow.


© Copyright 2004 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2004-12-17 12:26 PM


oh just gorgeous!

love your new picture too!


Earth Angel
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2 posted 2004-12-17 12:33 PM


Dixie ~

Thank you! ~ and thank you!

Actually this is the most recent photo I have of me. I was tempted to post a younger, thinner and more flattering photo of myself ~ but an "angel" must be true to herself ~ and others! My boyfriend said this photo is the most natural and shows the real me! lol I have long hair which I usually wear in a pony tail but I have it swept up in this photograph.


Linda

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3 posted 2004-12-17 01:29 PM


oh beautiful, and it is good to finally see your smile!
Earth Angel
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4 posted 2004-12-17 01:32 PM


Donna ~

As they say, a smile is worth a thousand words! ~ so perhaps I don't have to write as many from now on! lol

Loveya!
Linda

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5 posted 2004-12-17 01:49 PM


Oh my!
A beautiful write and.... WOW...
Look at our Earth Angel!!
We finally get to see your beautiful smiling face!!  
Big HUGS!!!


       Season's Greetings!

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2004-12-17 01:56 PM


Nancy ~

Yeppers! I am finally showing my face! This is my most recent photo and it was taken at my girlfriend's son's wedding. It feels strange to see my photo on the net!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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7 posted 2004-12-17 02:58 PM


Oh my...HO! HO! HO!....an angelic picture!
The face behind the beautiful words...

Susan
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8 posted 2004-12-17 03:01 PM


You know - you are food for the soul, a banquet of positive pleasures - thank you for that - for sharing your sweet spirit -

It is sooooo good to see you - and you delight the eyes -

Hugs   Susan

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

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9 posted 2004-12-17 03:19 PM


Toe ~

'Tis me! Now you know! I have all my teeth and all of my hair! lol Sorry that my halo doesn't show up in the photo! The speed of the camera wasn't fast enough to pick it up! lol

Huggums,
Linda

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10 posted 2004-12-17 03:21 PM


Susan ~

Oh, that was really nice of you to say, Sparkling Susan! I was hesitant about posting a photo, but now I am glad that I have. It is nice to know what our friends look like!

Hugs with love,
Linda

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11 posted 2004-12-17 04:10 PM


Well lookie-lookie here! *S* You give us a double treat... a wonderful poem... AND a glimpse of our beautiful angel!!! *S* Yippee!
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12 posted 2004-12-17 05:41 PM


Well, hello, sweet EartheyAngel. You are so beautiful, Lady.
And, your smile is just as sweet as your voice sounds.
I want to thank you for your voice email to me.
You don't know how you lifted my spirits that day.
I had it saved in my Outlook Express folder.
I didn't think about when my computer was reformatted,
that I would lose those folders. I wish that I had saved it
at Yahoo or MSN.

Oh, and you know that I love your poem, Linda Lou.
Hugs and love,


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13 posted 2004-12-17 06:09 PM


This drew a picture, a charcoal sketch at dusk. Enjoyed
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14 posted 2004-12-17 06:55 PM


very nice
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15 posted 2004-12-17 08:31 PM


Amazing write Earth Angel!!

~Alli~

Happy Holidays!

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16 posted 2004-12-17 08:46 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is a very warm and compassionate holiday love poem, sweet friend, I often reflect on my loved ones I've lost during this time, and believe their spirits are swimming around me like the Chinook winds here! (kiss on cheek) Yay, I literally did a super happy dance seeing your new picture, ooohhhhh, you are pretty as I always imagined you were, both inside and outside, I knew in your picture you had to be smiling and my angelic clairvoyance was right on, yay! (does happy dance) Soon I will have a new picture of mine up too, where my hair is longer, I am thinner, and I strike a pose to match the "sexiest protester" label, hehehe, my protest group says they love that picture so I'll be scanning that soon, yay, God Bless You, 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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17 posted 2004-12-17 09:53 PM


Suthern ~ you're a Comfort! (like the intoxicating drink!)

You make my experience at Pip so much sweeter! ~ Literally!

Love you!
Linda

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18 posted 2004-12-17 09:58 PM


Ethel Mae ~

Perhaps I will send you an email with a recording of my singing to replace the one you lost of my speaking voice! That was nice to hear that you had saved it but sorry to hear that you lost it. Oh, well. One day when you least expect it, I will sing a song for you!

Thank you for such a lovely reply!

Loving hugs,
Linda

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19 posted 2004-12-17 09:59 PM


RSW ~

Thank you Richard! What an artistically poetic response to my poem!

Warm hugs and a smile,
Linda

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20 posted 2004-12-17 10:00 PM


vandana ~

Thank you for the nice friendship kiss!


Linda

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21 posted 2004-12-17 10:01 PM


Alli ~

"Amazing" is an amazing response! lol

Thank you!

Love & Light,
Linda

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22 posted 2004-12-17 10:33 PM


Noah ~

I am looking forward to you posting your new photo! I'm glad that you liked mine! Now you can see who you are writing to. I usually wear my hair in a pony tail, but I posted this poem because Alan thinks this pic shows more of my spirit! lol

Love you!
Linda

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23 posted 2004-12-17 11:51 PM


Silky...James
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24 posted 2004-12-20 10:23 AM


James ~

"Silky" from a man of silk and satin, is quite a compliment! Thank, you Hawaii Man!

Love & Silken Dreams,
Linda

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25 posted 2004-12-20 12:47 PM



Wonderfully words of longing and acceptance...

and what a great picture!!!!  

Beautiful Linda!

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

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26 posted 2004-12-21 05:27 PM


Susan C ~

Thank you very much ~ on both accounts! I appreciate your warm response to my poem and to my photo!

Happy Holiday Hugs,
Linda
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27 posted 2004-12-21 10:11 PM


EA...Just look how beautiful you are...a face like an angel with words to match the spirit of love you always show.  
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28 posted 2004-12-22 01:54 AM


Martie ~

My goodness gracious! Dems lovin' words ~ and they come straight from the lips of a beautiful flower fairy! Thank you so much for your kindness.

Hugs with love,
Linda
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29 posted 2004-12-22 02:12 AM


Dear Earth Angel, you certainly do glow all pink and lovely, and so does this sentimental poem!  I so enjoyed the serenity contained within it.  *hugs* from the lily
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30 posted 2004-12-22 12:23 PM


lily ~

~ and a dose of "serenity" wouldn't hurt you right about now in your life. God bless you and your family. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love & healing hugs,
Linda xo

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