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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-12-13 11:57 PM



        
Artist: Thelma Leaney Butler

This Silent Nite
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

+*+*+*+*+*+
In the stillness of this silent nite,
Ebon skies reflect starry light.
Snowflakes shimmer in slow descent,
As townsfolk sleep in sweet content.

Moonbeams dance on fallen snow,
The homes are bathed in lunar glow.
Upon each door is hung a wreathe,
As peace prevails this Christmas Eve.

A hush has fallen on village lanes,
Trees are decked with candy canes.
Carriage lamps illume the night,
With their lambent, amber light.

A lone owl hoots a soulful sound,
That echoes thru’ our sleeping town.
But come the morn after silent night,
We will wake all merry and bright!
+*+*+*+*+*+

Wreath



[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-14-2005 02:00 AM).]

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iliana
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1 posted 2005-12-14 01:27 AM


Earth Angel, you do take my imagination for a ride on a magic carpet.  Christmas Eve has it's own very special feel, doesn't it.  At least it does for me; it always seems like the most peaceful night of the year.  That stillness, you conveyed so well.  Love ya, Linda!  xoxoxoxo....lily jo
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2 posted 2005-12-14 02:09 AM


lily jo, I am so pleased that I was able to convey the hushed silence of Christmas Eve. Snowy House

Yes, indeed, it does have its own special feel. There is something magical about the eve before Christmas!

Christmas Fireplace

Hugs with oodles of love,
Linda
Three Kings


HopeS
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3 posted 2005-12-14 03:31 AM


The peace on Christmas Eve most beautifully expressed , being here in Summer , this took me back to all those wonderful White Christmas nights  of the past

Hope

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4 posted 2005-12-14 06:20 AM


A great christmas poem and picture too here Linda...well done enjoyed this...thank you..

Merry christmas...

Goldenrose.

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LeeJ
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5 posted 2005-12-14 07:41 AM


A lone owl hoots a soulful sound,
That echoes thru’ our sleeping town.
But come the morn after silent night,
We will wake all merry and bright!


beautifully written and warmly expressed, as always, you do so well....loved the soft glow of the picture Linda...thank you

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6 posted 2005-12-14 02:05 PM


Such a beautiful write Linda..
as soft as a whisper of new fallen snow.
Hugs~Nancy

~Let peace begin with me...  

Misty Lilacs
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7 posted 2005-12-14 03:25 PM


Linda, with all the craziness of Christmas, I am so glad for your calm and quiet. I just sank back in my chair and breathed a heavy and relaxed sigh. Thank you dear lady, you always seem to know what we (I) need. You are a wonderful spirit.

Loving you ....

"Nobody has ever measured, even poets,
how much a heart can hold."
~ Zelda Fitzgerald

Kristabell
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8 posted 2005-12-14 05:08 PM


Awww, I love the holidays!

Nice write,
Kristabell

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9 posted 2005-12-14 05:13 PM


AngelOfEarthFullOfMirth~

I am soooooo looking forward to the Eve of Christmas~

This purtimous poem makes a joyful sound~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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let me know when it is LOVE that I find*~ <))><

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shades of paul
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10 posted 2005-12-14 08:30 PM


This was a very nice christmas poem..keep posting,paul
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11 posted 2005-12-15 10:49 AM


Hope ~

I would miss the snow as well! ~ but at least you don't have to shovel the white stuff! hohoho
Snow

Big hug,
Linda

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12 posted 2005-12-15 10:51 AM


Golden One ~

Thank you, Phil! ~ and "Merry Christmas" to you as well!

Love & Christmas Light,
Linda
String Of Lights

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13 posted 2005-12-15 10:53 AM


Lee ~

Thank you for the glowing reply, Ms. Lovely!

May your Christmas be merry and bright!

Carolers


Linda

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14 posted 2005-12-15 10:54 AM


Nancy ~

Your reply is as sweet as you yourself are!

Love & Snow Angels,
Snow Angel
Linda

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15 posted 2005-12-15 11:00 AM


Misty Lilacs ~

Your warm reply ~ warmed my heart! That was very kind of you to say and I appreciate it muchly. It pleases me greatly to know that my words had that kind of effect on you. Perhaps I should go read it again myself! hohoho

Loving you 2,
Linda
Relaxing By The Fire

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16 posted 2005-12-15 11:02 AM


Kristabell ~

Crystal bells are ringing! ~ That is what I say to myself whenever I see your name! ~ which, btw, has been a looong time! Hope you are well!


EA
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17 posted 2005-12-15 11:05 AM


Marge ~

Merci beaucoups for the "purtimous" response to my eve of Christmas poem!
May yours be a joyous one!

Love & Christmas Cheer,
EO
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Earth Angel
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18 posted 2005-12-15 11:07 AM


shadesofpaul ~

Hi, there! Pleased to make your acquaitance! I appreciate you dropping by and saying, "Hi!"

Warm hug and a big smile,
Earth Angel
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19 posted 2005-12-17 09:15 PM


Another wonderful read.
Hope you have a wonderful,beautiful holiday.

:-)

Hockeychick19
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20 posted 2005-12-17 10:32 PM


Linda~

This is such a wonderful poem... Gives a beautiful picture of Christmas Eve. Love the picture you put with it too. Happy Holidays

*~Kelly~*

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21 posted 2005-12-18 06:22 PM


froggy! Where on God's green pond have you been hiding! I searched every lily pay ~ but still no froggy!

Well, I must say that I am pleased you popped by this Silent Nite to say "Ribbet".

May you be surrounded with the joy Christmas every day of the year.

Love & Ho Ho Hugs,
Linda
Presents Under The Tree

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2005-12-18 06:26 PM


Hi, Kelly! I haven't soon you around in awhile! ~ too busy playing hockey?!?

I'm glad you enjoyed my post. I love this time of your. It so beautiful ~ the snow, the christmas lights, the caroling ~ the good will among everyone!

To Love & the Christmas Spirit,
Linda

bgj
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23 posted 2005-12-18 11:08 PM


A wonderful Christmas poem. Merry Christmas,
bgj

pictureme2
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24 posted 2005-12-19 12:24 PM


What a beautiful descriptive
write. I felt like I walked thru
the silence of the shouts of
holiday nights!
thanks, pictureme2

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25 posted 2005-12-19 01:10 AM


A great Christmas poem, Linda.  I've never had a "white Christmas" but certainly many very special ones.  Thanks for the upliftment.  May you have a wonderful festive season.

Helen

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26 posted 2005-12-19 08:45 AM


bgj ~

Thank you for saying so! And I bestow such blessing upon you as well! Merry Christmas!
Three Kings

May the spirit of Christmas be with you always!
Present

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2005-12-19 08:50 AM



pictureme2 ~

I can picture'u'2, walking the snowy, starlit nite on the eve of Christmas. 'Tis a picturesque, silent nite when all is still.

May your Christmas be merry and bright!

God bless you and yours!

EA
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EA

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28 posted 2005-12-19 08:56 AM


Bunches of Honey ~

Swish, swish, with my magic wand and you shall have a white Christmas!

Wand Frosty Christmas Snow

Merry White Christmas!
with love,
Earth Angel
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29 posted 2005-12-20 10:17 AM


I haven't had much time to spend here lately Linda and am playing catch up...

look at this lil beauty that I found!

This is delightful dear gal.  Hugs.


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