Earth Angel
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EARTH LIFE AIN'T EASY ~ Linda L. Dowd ~
Life on Earth ain’t always easy. It can be a pain and make you queasy. Dark brooding times can get us down, And can’t be hidden with face of clown.
It isn’t for the faint of heart, There’s oft less sweet and more of tart. And when one’s lost and in a titter, Life turns from sour to downright bitter.
But realize that black days fade, To somber grays of evening shade. Then next day the sun comes streaming, And once again you’re up and beaming.
The hills and dales of every life, Are ones of sadness, joy, and strife. As we journey down our Road, Let go, let God ~ to lighten load.
Each life is part of Divine Plan, For every woman, child, and man. We do not know the reasons why, But answers come when we die.
With every life that we do live, There’s less of take and more of give. As we evolve we fill with Light, That brightens even darkest night.
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suthern
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2005-02-18
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It isn’t for the faint of heart, There’s oft less sweet and more of tart. And when one’s lost and in a titter, Life turns from sour to downright bitter.
As I read this, I couldn't help but grumble... "Yeah... TELL me about it!" LOL But... you hold out hope in the very next verse... as you always do, gently and sincerely. *S*
Beautiful work, dear lady! *S*
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LeeJ
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maybe Linda, that's the way its supposed to be, so we remember to value those intricant moments when they are bestowed upon us...which makes them even more valuable...
Oh what a lovely read...thank you dear lady
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Seymour Tabin
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2005-02-18
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Earth Angel You are lovely inside and outside, now that is an accomplishment.
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2005-02-18
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EA you brighten up everyone's life being here sharing just U !!! thank you Angel
bernie
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inkedgoddess
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2005-02-18
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yes you have to step between the cracks somedays and find the peeking dadelions somewhere within
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Marge Tindal
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2005-02-18
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SweetEarthyOne~
'With every life that we do live, There’s less of take and more of give.'
Oh my ... does this ever reach in and stroke the heart of me~
Thanks lady~ *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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NewEnglandlazurlu
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2005-02-18
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Girl, you've got that right! Not easy at all.
>b>With every life that we do live, There’s less of take and more of give. As we evolve we fill with Light, That brightens even darkest night.
And you dear friend, always brighten my darkness. Thank you for being you ....
Huggles and Smiles, MartiA single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. –St. Francis of Assisi
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EagleScorpion
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2005-02-18
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this was so cute. a joy to read. flows so well
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latearrival
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2005-02-18
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Love your sincerity. Didn't they tell us in song that we were "never promised a Rose Garden"? That song has helped me many times. best, marty
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2005-02-18
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"With every life that we do live, There’s less of take and more of give. As we evolve we fill with Light, That brightens even darkest night."
At some point, Linda, this may well be a poem I send to my friend (you know the one). Thank you for your giving ways, light lady. love ya....lily jo
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Earth Angel
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2005-02-19
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Belle, you always manage to slip in some of your southern charm in your replies. Thank you!
Love & Light, Linda
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Earth Angel
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2005-02-19
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Lee ~
You are most welcome ~ and thank YOU!
Linda
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Earth Angel
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Mr. T. ~
That was exceptionally sweet of you to say! Thank you, dear southern gentleman!
Angel hugs 'n kisses, EA
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Earth Angel
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2005-02-19
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bernie ~
My goodness, after a comment like that, I think I have been missing you even more than I thought!
Thank you!
Linda
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Earth Angel
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2005-02-19
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Goddess ~
Yes, and I love dandelions!
EA
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Earth Angel
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Marge ~
Thank you, Dear Giver! You glow with star shine!
Love & Light, EO
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Earth Angel
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Marti ~
I know that your life ain't been easy, my friend, but your own Light shines on the path to your future ~ and may it become easier as you walk your Road.
Healing hugs with love, Linda
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Earth Angel
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EagleScorpion ~
Hi, ES! I haven't seen you sailing these seas for a while! Thanks for popping in and leaving such a pleasant reply!
EA
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Earth Angel
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Latearrival ~
"I beg your pardon. I never promised you a rose garden." ~ Ah, yes! I do recall that song and I used to sing it often! Thank you for bringing it back to my mind! Tra la la la...
EA
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Earth Angel
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iliana ~
Oh, yes, dear lily jo! I do know who you mean! It pleases me that you would like to send my poem to your friend. At the writing of this reply, I hope that you are in bed getting a good night's sleep! You need to do some catching up in that department!
Muchos lovos, Linda
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2005-02-19
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good write
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Martie
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2005-02-19
01:31 PM
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Linda....I made a card with your poem to send to a friend who needed some positive thoughts. Thank you for the light that you shine.
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Earth Angel
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ps EA
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Earth Angel
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Martie ~
What a loving and thoughtful gesture.
I find it highly gratifying as a writer of poetry, that a reader deems a poem of mine worthy of sending to someone they care about.
I hope that the my words will offer some comfort to your friend.
The sun is always shining but we cannot always see it. Sometimes it hides behind dark clouds ~ but it does come out again to add light to our days.
Sending love & Light to your friend ~ & to you as well.
Linda
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EA, What a gem you are! My dearest friend has always reminded me that there are angels in heaven and angels here on earth too! Well, she must know who you are
SG
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2005-06-19
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This is wonderful and so full of truth...
Enjoyed!!!!
Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." A. Brink
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(smiles) yes, yes, and I also believe that God put us here because He truly does love us all very much, so He is testing us to make the most out of a place that can be cruel and difficult unlike heaven, but if we can be happy and find stillness of heart here, we are complete, and we only become better people, stronger and richer and mature with love, and that brings harmony to the universe! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, I love this, 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 "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other"
Mother Teresa
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quote: Each life is part of Divine Plan, For every woman, child, and man.
YES!
Dear Linda, I am glad this was given the honor to parade again, because it SOOOOOO beautiful and comforting.
And as you say it's getting easier while we move ahead on the Path towards AWARENESS.
Thank you, beautiful soul.
Love and hugs. Margherita
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Linda This is what the results of hope are...
"But realize that black days fade, To somber grays of evening shade. Then next day the sun comes streaming, And once again you’re up and beaming."
Sometimes I lose it, so I'll keep this stanza and read it when I am down....
enjoyed -----------ice/ford ><>
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Earth Angel
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SG ~
What a pleasant surprise to see this poem brought up into the light of day once more! Thank you! ~ and I just loved reading the new replies that it has received! ~ including yours!
Love & Light, Linda
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Earth Angel
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Hi, Bridgette!
Ahh! Look what the summer breeze 'just bleu' in!
It pleases me that you "enjoyed" my poem!
Love & Light, Linda
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Earth Angel
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Noah ~
Hiya, stranger! I miss your omnipresence on these seas of blue! ~ but I do realize that you are one BUSY angel boy and that we should be happy that you do find the time to drop by and see us! lol
Your response to my poem was very thought-full! Thank you!
Loveyoulotsuknow, EA
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Earth Angel
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Margherita ~
You have an inner knowing of such things because you are one who is well on their way to a state of awareness and enlightenment.
Thank you for your warm response!
Love & Light, Linda
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Earth Angel
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Linda ~
Yes, indeed! ~ "Hope"
It is very gratifying for me to know that a reader values my words enough to save them. Thank you for adding to my joy of writing poetry and for my sharing of feelings, thoughts, philosophies, observations ~ and beliefs.
~ May your dark days be few and far between!
Love & Light, Linda
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quote: As we journey down our Road, Let go, let God ~ to lighten load.
May He do just this for you, sweet beloved Linda Angelo Terrestre.
What a profoundly beautiful, comforting poem you wrote. It was a pleasure to read it again.
Be well, my friend!
I love you. Margherita - dolphina - la senorita que bonita!
"Love is the One who masters all things; I am mastered totally by Love." (Rumi)
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