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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-08-08 01:38 PM



                    
Artist: Joyce Dale (National Geographic)

Scorched
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

Upon searing sands I lie listless in baking sun
while vultures circle above ~ waiting
for the carrion that I soon shall be.
On parched lips lie my dying words
~ "w-a-a-t-e-r. . .w-a-a-a . . .




[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-09-2005 06:47 AM).]

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LeeJ
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1 posted 2005-08-08 03:09 PM


you lonely little petunia



your words actually enhance this picture, thank you Linda, Challenge well fed.


SmartChick
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2 posted 2005-08-08 05:33 PM


You did this well, Linda.
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3 posted 2005-08-08 09:56 PM


Challenge well met Linda!
Hugs~Nancy

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4 posted 2005-08-09 04:56 AM


I would say that this more than meets the requirements here ..fine writing..

Goldenrose.

Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba.

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5 posted 2005-08-09 05:27 AM


Lee ~

Why thank you, Lovely One! I actually did begin to feel like a "lonely little petunia" while I was writing it! lol

Have a glorious day!
Linda

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6 posted 2005-08-09 05:28 AM


Smartest Chick ~

Thank you, Sweet Sue! I enjoy doing challenges! They get the creative juices flowing! lol

Loving hugs,
Linda

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7 posted 2005-08-09 05:29 AM


Enchanting One ~

Hi, Nancy! That was nice of you to say! Merci beaucoups!

Hugs with love,
Linda

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8 posted 2005-08-09 05:30 AM


Dear Rose of Gold ~

Your kind replies are always appreciated! Thank you, Sir Poet!

Warm hug and a big smile,
Linda

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9 posted 2005-08-09 06:10 AM


Very nice, you have met the challenge...
I had to get up and get a drink after reading, the poem works.....

------------ice/ford
    ><>

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10 posted 2005-08-09 07:07 AM


Juju's challenge
is giving some good grist
to the word mill.

Very good job, Linda!

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2005-08-09 08:25 AM


ice ~

I got a giggle out of your reply! Here's a glass of lemonade to further slake your thirst!

Ice Water

Have a great day!
Linda

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12 posted 2005-08-09 08:26 AM


Karilea ~

Good morning, sunshine! Thank you for beaming your warm words my way!

Have a great day!

Linda

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13 posted 2005-08-09 08:36 AM


love it...not sure I can even do this challenge at least not in few words since most of my poems are of vulnerability anyway


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14 posted 2005-08-09 08:49 AM


M ~ Most assuredly you could meet this vulnerability challenge! As we both know, you are superb at conveying that through your illustrious poetry!

Enjoy your day!


Linda

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15 posted 2005-08-09 10:56 AM


What's that funny little growth on your butt cheek in this pic sweetie?
Earth Angel
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16 posted 2005-08-09 04:21 PM



Toe ~

Ummmmm, I think it looks more like a planet! ~ Uranus! Flirty

Thanks for replying, you naughty little boy!

Loves 'n Laughs,
Linda

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17 posted 2005-08-10 12:32 PM


ooooohhh... this one gave me shivers. *S* This stark style isn't your usual... but you do it so very well... and meet the challenge magnificently! *S*
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18 posted 2005-08-10 02:45 PM


suthern ~

It is fun to write outside of the box once in awhile and head into new waters! Poetry challenges have a way of bringing that about! I'm pleased that you appreciate my foray into different realms, so to speak!

Loveya!
Linda

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19 posted 2005-08-17 04:01 PM


Wonderful read.

:-)

<^^> Today the pond....Tomorrow the world

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20 posted 2005-08-17 05:02 PM


good read
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21 posted 2005-08-17 05:03 PM


BRAVO!!! A wonderful read...very well done...*big hugs*

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22 posted 2005-08-17 05:26 PM


Oh.....so serious.....geez, you can write anything, Linda Light!!!!!  Eloquently phrased, this is.  KBHBLY.....lily jo
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23 posted 2005-08-17 05:27 PM


well done awesome pic too
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24 posted 2005-08-17 06:59 PM


froggy ~

You croaked a wonderful reply! Frog 3

Huggums,
EA

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25 posted 2005-08-17 07:01 PM


vandana

~ There you are! Have you been in hiding? lol

Good to hear from you, Sweet Flower of India!

Love & Light,
Linda

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26 posted 2005-08-17 07:02 PM


Startime ~

Thank you my fellow Canadian!!! You light up the skies and my spirits!

Loves 'n hugs,
EA

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27 posted 2005-08-17 07:04 PM


iliana ~

Hello, my dear lily jo! Nothing like a poetic challenge to put some fresh ink in my well!

Love you, girlfriend!
Linda

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28 posted 2005-08-17 07:05 PM


Ms Dixie ~

Just looking at that photo makes me thirsty enough to drink Niagara Falls dry!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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29 posted 2005-09-04 07:33 PM


I liked this alot

-Juju

Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic

The dictionary never lies.... I am magical (;

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2005-09-07 09:52 AM


Hi, Juju!

Thank you for the challenge! It was fun trying to meet it!


EA

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31 posted 2005-09-13 08:43 PM




(big angel hugs) Awwwwwww, I always like to hear happy endings, and that ending made me sad! (shows pouty puppy face) But it was a most wonderful challenge poem, dearest friend, yay, 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

Earth Angel
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32 posted 2005-09-14 04:46 PM


Noah ~

I'm sorry that I didn't write my usual up-beat ending, my sweet, sensitive angel friend.

The next line should have read, and then a water truck came rolling along and I drank waaater until I was completely rehydrated!

Loveya!
Linda Lou

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