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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-02-21 10:39 AM



SINCERELY SPEAKING
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
I tend to speak in superlatives,
When I’m in a happy mode,
But when I’m discombobulated,
It sounds like gibberish code!

My speech is slow when sleepy,
It speeds up when wide awake.
But words are softly spoken,
When I'm loving by the lake.

When using voice of reason,
The sounds are rich in tone.
I pause and stress, as I do talk,
To avoid a boring drone.

I shout from highest rooftop,
When expressing utter rage.
Expletives come spewing forth,
With the world as my stage.

When fear overcomes me,
I stammer and I stutter.
But when I’m feeling meek and shy,
I’ve a tendency to mutter.

However, on an average day,
I enunciate quite clearly.
And every single word I say,
Is spoken quite sincerely.
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[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-23-2005 10:48 AM).]

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LeeJ
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1 posted 2005-02-21 10:48 AM


beautifully done, and I can hear your soft voice in this as well...loved the first paragraph...excellent
passing shadows
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2 posted 2005-02-21 10:52 AM


and my heart listens


Susan
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3 posted 2005-02-21 12:28 PM


discombobulated - heck of a word

Enjoyed this tumble of tones and flow of words -

  S

If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . .

RSWells
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4 posted 2005-02-21 12:30 PM


Really liked the flow and theme of this.

POETS AGAINST THE WAR IS REDUNDANT

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5 posted 2005-02-21 01:39 PM


And how I'd love to hear you. *S* I do, you know... in my head... with every word I read. *S*

I like this very much!!!

And yes... ALWAYS sincere... *S*

Margherita
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6 posted 2005-02-21 05:14 PM


A very nice self-analysis, dear Linda!

Discombobulated ? I thought you created this word, but the dictionary says:

To cause to be unclear in mind or intent:
addle, befuddle, bewilder, confound, confuse, dizzy, fuddle, jumble, mix up, muddle, mystify, perplex, puzzle.
Informal throw.
Idiom: make one's head reel (or swim or whirl) .


You are always sincerely speaking, I have no doubt about that.

And not only sincerely, but beautifully always!

Love and hugs.
Margherita



A Romantic Heart
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7 posted 2005-02-22 07:15 AM


Beautiful words coming from the tongue of an angel~

~Arh

We attract hearts by the qualities we display, we retain them by the qualities we possess.~Jean Baptiste Antoine Suard


LeeJ
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8 posted 2005-02-22 07:54 AM


My speech is slow when sleepy,
It speeds up when wide awake.
But words are softly spoken,
When I'm loving by the lake.


Ohhhhh Linda, how lovely...you are enriching our vision, more and more every day...wonderful words to sooth the heart and mind...


Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2005-02-22 08:04 AM


Earth Angel
You are a delight to read.

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2005-02-22 08:33 AM


Hi, Lee!

Actually, I do speak softly. In fact, I have a very young voice and my 'wasband' used to get a kick out of the fact that when I answered telephone calls for him, they would ask to speak to my father!

Thank you for your sweet reply, Lovely Lee!

Have a wonderful day!
Linda

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11 posted 2005-02-22 08:34 AM


p s ~

Yes, Dear Dixie, yours is a heart that is always listening...

Big morning hug,
Linda

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12 posted 2005-02-22 08:37 AM


Susan ~

Top of the morning to you, Sparkles! "Discombobulated" is a great sounding word, is it not!?! lol

Hugs with love,
Linda

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13 posted 2005-02-22 08:38 AM


RSW ~

Thank you, Richard!

Have a great day!


Linda

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14 posted 2005-02-22 08:40 AM


Belle of the South ~

Morning hug to you! Your replies always put a smile on my face! Perhaps, when you least expect it, you may receive a recorded message from me. I hope your computer has a sound card!

Love you!
Linda

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15 posted 2005-02-22 08:43 AM


Margherita ~

I appreciated your having written out the meaning of "discombobulated" for those who may not have heard of that word.

I would also like to thank you for your kind comments!

May your day be filled with wondrous things!

Love & Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2005-02-22 08:44 AM


ARH ~

~ and a beautiful response coming from a beauteous rose! Flowers

Have a glorious day!

EA

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2005-02-22 08:46 AM


Lovely Lee ~

Why thank you for saying so! That was nice to hear! ~ I mean, "read"!

~ May all the beauty that you share with the world, come back to you tenfold!

Love & Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2005-02-22 08:47 AM


Mr. T. ~

~ and you, my friend, are a delightful sonneteer!

Love ya!
EA

JL
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19 posted 2005-02-22 05:39 PM


"When I'm overcome by fear,
I stammer and I stutter.
But when I’m feeling meek and shy,
I’ve a tendency to mutter.

However, on an average day,
I enunciate quite clearly.
And every single word I say,
Is spoken quite sincerely."

Very nice write earth Angel!!

JL



Earth Angel
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20 posted 2005-02-22 07:18 PM



JL

I sincerely thank you!

EA

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21 posted 2005-02-22 10:23 PM


Funny,  I never saw anything about having
Diahhrea of the mouth....or should it be
the keyboard?  Seriously kiddo,  this is
an awesome poem....says a lot of our winged
one,  A+....

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2005-02-23 11:04 AM


Barry ~

You made me laugh ~ and then you made me blush! ~ and I thank you for both!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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