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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-08-12 05:00 AM




Artist: Pease

In Angel Keeping
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

+*+*+*+*+*+
In deepest hour of nighttime sleep,
My babes are blessed in angel keep.
Motes of stardust kiss their eyes,
Until the morning sun does rise.

Peaceful in the cloak of sleeping,
Safe from harm in angel keeping.
O’er their cribs wee lambs are leaping,
Thru’ the shutters moonbeams peeping.


In deepest hour of nighttime sleep,
My babes are blessed in angel keep.
Motes of stardust kiss their eyes,
Until the morning sun does rise.
+*+*+*+*+*+


© Copyright 2005 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Goldenrose
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1 posted 2005-08-12 05:27 AM


Gentle and precious...a lovely write...


Goldenrose.

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2 posted 2005-08-12 05:28 AM


and how comfortable it looks!

wonderful write Linda!

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2005-08-12 08:16 AM


Earth Angel
LOL We are all children.

LeeJ
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4 posted 2005-08-12 09:15 AM


ya know, in that peaceful picture I see the same smile in your words...

Lovely Linda, simply lovely

have a wonderful day and weekend ahead
Hugs to you and yours

Susan Caldwell
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5 posted 2005-08-12 10:26 AM


Very Sweet Linda!!  (just like you)

and thank you for responding my junk...although the touched up pic didn't load for me..

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

choshi
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6 posted 2005-08-12 10:38 AM


How sweet......~P
Janet Marie
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7 posted 2005-08-12 11:24 AM


Motes of stardust kiss their eyes,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I just love that line...
youve written a lovely lullaby poetess Linda, as only an Angel could.

I'll bare the brunt of your long buried pain
I don't mind helping you out ...
But I want you to remember my name

Alanis

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8 posted 2005-08-12 11:55 AM


This poem is absolutely beautiful...A lullaby that touches the heart...*big hugs*

iliana
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9 posted 2005-08-12 06:18 PM


What parent has not been blessed with the vision you so beautifully reveal, Linda!  Just precious!!!!  KBHBLYx3.....jo
ice
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10 posted 2005-08-12 08:38 PM


"A sailless vessel drops adown the stream,
And like it, to a sea as wide and deep,
Thou driftest gently down the tides of sleep.

The picture reminded me of these lines from Longfellow (excerpt- "To a child")great chioce...

The poem (yours) has that modern/classic feel to it, that makes it a wonderful read
soothing, loving....real.....

------------ice
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11 posted 2005-08-12 09:48 PM


Oh Linda, this is just beautiful. I love to read your poems. You are always an inspiration to me.
Earth Angel
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12 posted 2005-08-16 09:02 AM


Rose of Gold ~

Thank you for the lovely and gentle reply!


Linda

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13 posted 2005-08-16 09:03 AM


passing ~

Good morning, Ms Dix! I am one who loves comfort! Thanks for dropping by!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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14 posted 2005-08-16 09:05 AM


Mr. T. ~

Yes, indeed! We all are God's children! ~ and I can picture  you sleeping like a little boy at night ~ with a pen in your hand!

Hugs with love,
Linda

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15 posted 2005-08-16 09:06 AM


Lovely Lee, that was one lovely reply!

Sending you a big, angel hug,

Linda

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16 posted 2005-08-16 09:10 AM


Suzie C ~

Hi, Susan! I'm sorry that the photo doesn't come up on your screen. I don't know whether your pip photo is as dark and as discernible as it is on mine but the one I edited and posted in my reply to your poem, is bright and beautiful!

~ and btw, you NEVER write "junk"! You are a fine poetess and I ALWAYS enjoy reading your poetry!

Lovin' hugs,
Linda
P.S. Thank you for your "sweet" words!

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17 posted 2005-08-16 09:13 AM


choshi ~

...and your reply? ~ As Gleason would exclaim, "How sweet it is!"


EA

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18 posted 2005-08-16 09:16 AM


Janet Marie ~

I love your second name! It is my Mom's middle name and my sister's first name!

With a wonderfully generous reply like yours, I'll put a good word in for you with our Father in the Sky! ~ Mind you, gentle soul, you don't need any angel points!

Love, Light & Hugs,
Linda

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19 posted 2005-08-16 09:17 AM


Startime ~

Words to make me smile! Thank you!

Sleep well each night!

Lovin' hugs,
EA

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20 posted 2005-08-16 09:19 AM


iliana ~

WOW! That triple KBHBLY caused a rush of blush in my cherubic cheeks!

Thank you for such an enthusiastic response to my poem!

Lullabies forever for the lily lady!

KBHBLY x 4 ! lol
Linda

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21 posted 2005-08-16 09:21 AM


Ice Man ~

Dear Ford, your indepth and thought-full replies never cease to add to my enjoyment of writing poetry! Thank you for that gift!

Sending a big hug full of love,
Linda

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22 posted 2005-08-16 09:22 AM


Smartest Chick ~

Hi, Sue! I hope to continue to do just that, my sweet friend!

Loveya!
Linda

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23 posted 2005-08-16 04:10 PM


Beautifully written.

:-)

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24 posted 2005-08-16 04:40 PM


Positively beautiful. A keeper!!
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

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25 posted 2005-08-16 06:26 PM


froggy ~

Howdy! It was so nice of you to drop by!

May you and your loved ones be safe in angel keep!

Love & Light,
EA

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26 posted 2005-08-16 06:26 PM


Chris ~

A keeper?!? You honour me sweet poetess!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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