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Raining Tears . . . , (in Katrina's aftermath)
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Raining Tears . . . , (in Katrina's aftermath) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Raymond Gehman Raining Tears ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ The sky has fallen and waters rise, As hopes sink with the land. No man should be an island, So around each, let us stand. Arms reach out for loved ones, But no longer are they there. With loss of home and family, Lone hearts fill with despair. Death and blind destruction, Came to those in her path. New horrors come to light each day, In Katrina's aftermath. There is no consolation, That could wipe away such pain. For those who lost everything, Sad tears fall down like rain. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a compassionate, caring piece Linda thank you |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
 WOW...this was beautiful, Linda! I have been trying to put this into words, but I think you beat me to the punch.Praying for all those affected...directly and indirectly. May God bless you all!! And God bless you, Linda...for sharing your thoughts and heart!  ...Becka |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Stunning...your words express how stunned we all are right now...our prayers are with them all...**big hugs** |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Linda, You spoke the words so many of us couldn't find. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetestEarthyOne~ Such a heartfelt penning of emotions affecting us all as each new tragedy comes across the television screen~ Our prayers are ongoing for all those who have lost so much ... and need so much~ Some of the 'good feel' stories lift us for just a moment ... then the helplessness seeps back in~ These are life-changing times ... and prayerful we hope for the best for all left in the wake~ Thank you, dear poetess~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda Angel, I sat and watched the MSNBC fundraiser tonight....cried the whole time. There is no consolation. But, we can expect a lot of eyes to open about the needs of their fellow man...at least I pray. I read somewhere today that it takes disasters/catastrophe (can't remember the exact word) to cause necessary change....it is just so hard to see innocent babies suffer, not to mention the rest of it. I am feeling the rain. Love you girlfriend........lilyjo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie, why does it take a catastrophe to bring us all together? But this coming together at such a time does give me hope for the future of mankind... Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Becka, when my emotions are in third gear, the words just flow from my heart to my pen... Thank you for the kind words. God bless you, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Startime ~ Yes, let us all continue to pray for those who have lost so much. There is power in numbers. Love & Star Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy ~ Thank you for saying so, but you my precious pond friend, are underestimating yourself! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margie Girl ~ ...and I thank YOU for such a "heartfelt" response to my penning. You have such a loving and compassionate soul, dear angel. Loving hugs, Earthy One |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Oh, lily jo, I am so sick at heart that I almost feel immobilized, but immobilization is definitely not what is needed right now. Busy hands and loving hearts are what are in order ~ and you, my dear friend, are one who is helping to fill the bill, so to speak. KBHBLY x10 Linda |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
tears come in rain slide off and join the many fallen before rivers rise oceans surge we are fragile as foam beneath the powers we bow to ************************** thank you e.angel for your compassion |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Michele, you ARE a Goddess. Thank you for your stirring poetic reply. It was deeply touching. Love & Light, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Linda, even the worst tragedies can't bring some people together, no matter what...some folks just have too much bitterness and hatred...too bad but for most, yes, there is light |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Aloha, Islan Man! 'Angel' curtsying!  Aloha hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ Yes, there are those who become "bitter" but overall I do believe that it is the Light of humanity that prevails. Thank you for your reply full of thought! Love & Light, Linda |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
a very painful issue, thank God, there were many that survived...and have a warm place to sleep, plus food and fresh water. Thank you Linda gal, for writing and sharing. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Such a beautiful, compassionate write!!! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee, yes, there have been so many tragedies ~ and thankfully, many glorious miracles as well! Love & God's Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ Thank you Belle Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Linda, this is so beautiful. I keeping thinking about those poor people. My heart goes out to them all. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Sweet Sue, the world be a much better place if there were more loving and compassionate people like you! Loveya! Linda |
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SoundWaves Member
since 2005-06-22
Posts 113Center Stage |
GOD BLESS the lives of New Orleans. My tears fall like rain  The spotlight can only get brighter. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sound Waves ~ There you are! I have been wondering where you have been! Yes, the tears that are falling all around the world could fill a sea of their own. Thank you for dropping by, SW. EA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel hugs) Oh Linda, this is such a tragedy indeed for so many, and it just breaks my heart to only begin to envision how the tens of thousands are coping with their losses and poverty! (wipes tear) The most heartbreaking image to me is one weeping over the loss of a child and struggling to find closure in the aftermath! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, and may we continue to send angel healing hugs to all the families affected by this, 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" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, indeed, we must continue to send "angel healing hugs" ~ and money, and food, and prayers, and clothes, and supplies, and helping hands ~ as you well know, my dear philanthropist friend! I am amazed by the spirit of our southern friends! God bless each and every one of them. They will rise again like the proverbial phoenix! Love & God's Light, Linda |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Linda...You have captured the feelings of so many people affected by this disaster with your tender touch. Your words really put the HUMAN in Human Feelings. My two oldest children and their families lost everything they had except their hope and will too survive to Katrina...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
-----Earth Angel---- This is well written right here. Such a sad thing to have to go through this hurricanes Tragedy. I hope we don't have a hurricane like this ever again. Killed alot of people and so many people that were stuck in their homes. Thanks for sharing..... Poetry can get you very far |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul, words fail me ~ at least the one's that I wish I could find. I am so saddened by the news that two of your children and their families lost everything to Katrina. But it appears that they have their father's spirit and will rise undaunted above the horror of it all. I am thankful that your family survived nature's holocaust and pray that they will soon have peace of mind and order returned to their lives. I would like to thank you for your thoughtful reply and for taking the time to read my poem at such a difficult time for you. Love, Light, and healing hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angel-hearted One ~ The toll that Katrina has taken breaks my heart as it does yours, dear compassionate one. The horror of it all boggles the mind and pains the soul. EA |
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