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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-05-07 01:21 AM




        
Artist: Dona Gelsinger


Giving Thanks
~ Linda L. Dowd ~


+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
My life is full of miracles,
They range from great to small.
But a miracle is a miracle,
And I marvel at them all.

Some seem insignificant,
But I'm thankful just the same,
For often they are greater than,
The box in which they came.

Judge not the book by cover,
It measures not the words.
It cannot differentiate,
The whey from the curds.

So, keep your mind unveiled,
Open eyes and truly see.
The miracles all around you,
Then give thanks to Glory Be!
+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-08-2005 11:39 PM).]

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1 posted 2005-05-07 01:58 AM


Just beautiful!!

One is not born a woman, one becomes one.
~Simone de Beauvoir~

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2 posted 2005-05-07 02:00 AM


Hello my friend!

*hugging you tight*

You just be well, y'hear?


Earth Angel
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3 posted 2005-05-07 02:46 AM


Hi, Dear Angel of Tim's!

Thank you for the "beautiful" reply. I absolutely adore that painting!

Sleep well this Spring night!


EA

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4 posted 2005-05-07 02:52 AM


Serene One ~

Hello to you as well! I do believe that you are a nighthawk like I am! I love the night! The problem is that I also like the morning, the afternoon, and the evening! Sleep is usually in short supply because I don't want to miss any of them! lol

Your tight hugs just squeezed some more life into me! I can feel my aura getting brighter! My halo is actually glowing again! You're a miracle worker!

Try to get some shut eye tonight! You need it, my friend!

Hugs with love,
Linda

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5 posted 2005-05-07 03:30 AM


What a beautiful way to give thanks~
Hope you are feeling better~

~ARH

"Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments; love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to

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6 posted 2005-05-07 05:17 AM


Linda...A big THANKS TO YOU dear lady for allowing us too read some very beautiful poetry...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

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7 posted 2005-05-07 07:30 AM


It is nice to know
Where to find a soft expression,
When my need is to be calmed,

That I can come and read
An always lovely poem,
By the poet called Earth Angel

Whose words are like a soothing balm
That for a moment bring relief
And make me study my transgressions...

enjoyed.....

-----------ice/ford
   ><>


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8 posted 2005-05-07 07:35 AM


Even though it's 4:30 AM here and I haven't slept yet lol, I always love reading a poem of thanks. It's something I don't give enough of, and I love the reminders. Plus, it's great to see you giving thanks even (especially, in fact) in light of all you've had to deal with lately. God bless ya!

Always, Alyssa

He was a man of sorrows
...I am a girl of tears.

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9 posted 2005-05-07 08:30 AM


Earth Angel
Ifr you weren't already an Angel I would have made you one.

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10 posted 2005-05-07 08:45 AM


what a beauty
Earth Angel
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11 posted 2005-05-07 10:16 AM


ARH ~

Yeppers! I one happy little camper! ~ and VERY thankful!

Whew! I've had several close calls over the past few years! Let's say that I am also thankful to have more lives than a cat's proverbial 9!

I guess the Big Man upstairs wants me to stay down here a bit to continue writing poetry! lol


EA

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12 posted 2005-05-07 10:18 AM


Paul ~

You are an absolute sweetheart and you always add some pink to my cherubic cheeks!

Loving hugs,
Linda

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13 posted 2005-05-07 10:23 AM


ice ~

Thank you, Ford, for that keeper of a reply! Your words were very special to me. You have a great deal of love in your kind heart ~ and yours touches mine.

Hugs with love,
Linda

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14 posted 2005-05-07 10:28 AM


Golden Girl ~

~ and God bless YOU! I have a great deal of affection for you!

Thank you, Alyssa, for your caring ways!


Linda

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15 posted 2005-05-07 10:30 AM


Mr. T. ~

lol ~ and you have that kind of power because you are of a higher phyllum!

Love you!
EA

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16 posted 2005-05-07 10:33 AM


One Whose Shadows Are Passing ~

Dixie, I thank you for saying so! ~ I mean "writing", so!

Have a great day in bed! ~ Sleeping that is! I know you work nights! ~Oh, that didn't sound right either! lol


Linda

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17 posted 2005-05-07 10:55 AM


quote:
So, keep your mind unveiled,
Open eyes and truly see.
The miracles all around you,
Then give thanks to Glory Be!



This brought tears, I can feel your heart pulsing in these love filled words of gratitude.

Yes, I am positive, you are meant to do some of God's work down here. Angels might feel sometimes a little uncomfortable in human form, but they know the way back to full harmony.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

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18 posted 2005-05-07 11:08 AM


Oh yes, indeed we all need to remember that no matter the size a miracle is still a miracle and we can see them all around us all the time...An inspiring poem that puts things in perspective while bringing a smile to the soul...I love it...**hugs**

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19 posted 2005-05-07 11:29 AM


You have indeed been graced from above and I am most thankful that you are being watched over and taken care of! There are all kinds of miracles and your poems is wonderful in explaining them.

You certainly have had your share of troubles and for that I am so sorry. However, the important thing right now is that you are feeling better.

Thank you for your email and I will write to you next week. Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day filled with love and sunshine.

Hugs to surround you and my spirit to be with you .... Loves, Marti

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
–St. Francis of Assisi

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20 posted 2005-05-07 08:47 PM


Yes Linda, there are miracles all around us.
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21 posted 2005-05-07 09:30 PM


..This is so like you. Thank you for it. And yes, I also know of miracles,  some large and some small and they are equally appreciated.
     best to you, martyjo

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22 posted 2005-05-08 03:42 AM


Margherita ~

"Angels might feel sometimes a little uncomfortable in human form, but they know the way back to full harmony" ~ and you should know, Dear One!

I appreciate the thought, understanding and beauty of your reply. Thank you.

Love & Angel Light,
Linda

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23 posted 2005-05-08 03:45 AM


Startime ~

It is good to hear from you! ~ And smiling is what your beautiful soul is accustomed to doing, naturally!

Love & Star Light,
EA


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24 posted 2005-05-08 03:49 AM


Marvellous Marti ~

Oh, those were such warm and loving sentiments that came straight from your heart into mine. I appreciate you both on and off the blue pages.

I look forward to receiving that email from you, my friend!

~ May all your days be marked with miracles.

Loves 'n huggums,
Linda
~ and a blessed Mother's Day for you!

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25 posted 2005-05-08 03:51 AM


SC ~

Yes, Sue! There are miracles all around us! You are one smart chick who is able to see them because your eyes are truly open!

Loveya!
Linda

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26 posted 2005-05-08 03:53 AM


latearrival ~

Hi, martyjo! Indeed there are! And we should be grateful for each and every one ~ be they great or small!

Love, Light, & Miracles,
Linda

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27 posted 2005-05-09 10:48 AM


great as always

i cant taste the poison that im drinking your death is in disguise

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28 posted 2005-05-09 01:18 PM


Hot Flakes ~

Howdy! Hell on wheels! It was good to hear from you!


EA

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29 posted 2005-05-10 08:27 AM


Linda,
Thanks for spreading your (Earth) Angel, dust upon us.

For you are one of our miracles upon this earth, brought from the angels above.

bernie


A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

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30 posted 2005-05-10 08:52 AM


Judge not the book by cover,
It measures not the words.
It cannot differentiate,
The whey from the curds.

So, keep your mind unveiled,
Open eyes and truly see.
The miracles all around you,
Then give thanks to Glory Be!


ya know, knowing you, if only through PIP, has been a blessing...thank you dear lady
for this ray of sunshine

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31 posted 2005-05-10 08:57 AM


You are a blessing and an angel Linda.
Hugs to you sweetie

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32 posted 2005-05-10 09:05 AM



Mountain Man ~

Bernie, you do have a way of making me blush! I save a lot of money on rouge with your generous and ever-so-kind replies.

~ and I am thankful for them ~ and you!

Love, Light, & Miracles,
Linda


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33 posted 2005-05-10 09:09 AM


Lovely Lee ~

Good morning! Your warm words warmed me up on this cool spring day up here in Ontario!

May your day be a reflection of your loving warmth!

Hugs with love,
Linda


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34 posted 2005-05-10 09:11 AM


Gentle Spirited One ~

Donna, that was a lovely thing for you to say. Thank you. I appreciated your sweet reply.

~ May the day treat your spirit gently.

Loveya!
Linda

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35 posted 2005-05-11 02:19 AM


THANKS TO GLORY BE!!!!  And, thank you, sweet Earth Angel for this inspiration.  I had a dove in my garden today.  She was kind of golden colored and she did not fly away when we got close (until my son got right on top of her....lol).  That was one of my little miracles today.  Thinking of you, bright star!  *hugs o'plenty* and lots of love........lily jo
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36 posted 2005-05-11 08:44 AM


Beautifully said Linda.

believe in what your heart feels...

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37 posted 2005-05-11 01:17 PM


I'm giving thanks... for the miracle of you. *S* Beautiful write, beautiful lady! *S*
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38 posted 2005-05-11 03:13 PM


You always seem to have about a billion replies to everyone of you're poems, i only get like 3

Good poem

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39 posted 2005-05-11 03:15 PM


lily jo Flowers

A dove for a Love! Dove

The more miracles that we see, acknowledge, and give thanks for ~ the more of these blessings we receive! ~ and I know that you are one who knows this to be true!


Linda

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40 posted 2005-05-11 03:16 PM


scorpio ~

Hi, there, stranger! It was good to hear from you! Hope all has been well in your world!

Sending you a big, warm hugs,
EA

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41 posted 2005-05-11 03:20 PM


Belle ~

Your 'suthern' charm never fails to touch me in one manner or another!

~ May all the miracles that you pray for, be divinely (and expediently! lol) sent!

Big hug with lots of affection,
EA

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42 posted 2005-05-11 03:24 PM


RedStone ~

Lee, the number of replies is not a true barometer of the merit of a poem. You write some phenomenal pieces of poetry.

One of the reasons that many (not all! lol) of my poems receive so many replies, is that I spend a good amount of time responding to other poets' works. Another reason may be that I try to show my appreciation of those who read and respond to my poetry by responding to their replies. There are so many fine poets to choose from and I always feel honored when a reader takes the time to click on a poem of mine and write a response to it.

Thank you for dropping by and commenting on my poem! It was good to hear from you!


EA

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43 posted 2005-05-11 03:33 PM


Hello Linda~I too always give thanks for miracles no matter how small.
Hoping and praying you're feeling better.
Do as I do when not up to par..
Give your aura a quick fluff!
~Hugs to you sweet lady~

Life is one great big canvas;
throw all the paint on it you can.
                    -Danny Kaye

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44 posted 2005-05-11 10:06 PM


Enchanting One ~

Oh, yes! I'm an aura fluffer as well!

I am doing so much better now. All the prayers have done wonders for me!

Sending you a miracle a day! Magic Wand

Love & Light,
Linda

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45 posted 2005-05-11 10:07 PM


I know I have a lot to be thankful for. We all do. Beautiful poem, Linda!

~sky

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(does giggly cherub dance) Awwwwwwww, this is just soooooo precious, just the poem anyone can relate to and smile to! (smiles) I see you used some Dona Gelsinger art, yay, I love her art sooooooo much as it's just sooooooo cute with all the little cherubs, and you may have noticed how I used her art in many of my poems before too, yay, angels do think alike, yay! (giggles) God Bless You, sweet friend, YOU'RE a miracle, 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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47 posted 2005-05-12 01:03 PM


Shining Sky ~

~ and I am thankful that you have so much to be thankful for!

Love & Sky Light,
EA

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48 posted 2005-05-12 01:06 PM


Noah ~

Yes, she is very gifted. Her art appeals to me on so many levels. I was fortunate to find this painting to accompany my poem.

~ May you have more than just a "pocket full of miracles"!

Love & angel Light,
Linda

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49 posted 2005-05-12 05:06 PM


I must agree...

Great write, EA.

JL


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50 posted 2005-05-12 05:39 PM


I love the rhyme and flow of this peace. It also has a good message that we all need reminding of sometimes. Thanks for reminding me.

Kristabell

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51 posted 2005-05-12 11:48 PM


Hi, JL!

Don't be such a stranger! It was good to hear from your. I hope all is well in your corner of the world!

~ I love it when a reader agrees with me! lol

Warm hugs,
EA

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52 posted 2005-05-12 11:51 PM


Kristabell ~

You are most welcome! I find the more I thank ~ the more I receive! So makes me  VERY thankful!

Love & Giving Light,
EA

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