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Memories of Home |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Max Weber Memories of Home ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ The earthy smell of fallen leaves, Blends with smoke of hardwood fire, Stirring memories of my youth, ~ Way back home in country shire. The nakedness of oak trees bare, Rich browns of brush and briar, Denim blue spans Scottish landscape, ~Filled with song of magpie choir. The dampness of the autumn air, The smell of musty loam, The russets of the rolling hills, ~Remind me of back home. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-14-2005 12:25 PM).] |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
This is so lovely and evocative, earth angel. Very nice indeed. smiles, Constance |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Constance, it's been awhile! Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a warm reply!  I hope you have been well! Warm hug, Linda |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is lovely, Earth Angel! The art work is a perfect match for your poem. Corinne |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Linda, this is beautiful. Both, the picture and the poem. Thank you for sharing your memories. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ You word-painted some lovely memories~ 'Denim blue spans Scottish landscape, ~Filled with song of magpie choir.' How pretty this~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
This is great! Kristabell |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Corinne ~ Thank you for saying so! I'm happy that you dropped by!  Warm hug ~ warm smile! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SC ~ They are not my actual memories. I am of Scottish and Irish descent and believe my memories are more on a cellular level. Hugs with love, Linda |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
I think I imagine that where ever you are, it's Home Sweet House... enjoyed Bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. Bernie Slicker |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ Kind of you to say, Madame Marge! ~ and I thank ya kindly! Huggums, EO |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kristabell ~ ...and it was "great" to hear from you! I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
bernie ~ You are such a sweet soul! You truly are. Well, as the saying goes, "Home is wherever you lay your halo!" ~ or is that "hat"?  Linda |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
"Cellular level"....LOL I liked that. I felt that in my bones.  Or is it "halo-istic?" Nice write, Linda. CG |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
CG ~ You are an adorable nut bar! Actually, to be rather scientific, there is evidence that memory is not only in the brain in our head. There are neutrinos throughout our body that retain memory. Some of that cellular memory is passed on from one generation to the next. I may not have ever been to Scotland, but the memories of my ancestors are in my neutrinos! lol There are some interesting experiments that have been done with animals i.e. monkeys, on this topic. Sorry for this heavy response to your light-hearted one! lol Hugs to you, my fellow Canadian! Linda |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Ooh, beautiful. I've been to Scotland and although it's not my home, I still feel a strong connection. I think we often feel strong connections to certain places, even if we've never been there or only been there fleetingly. I enjoyed the read! ~*Krista Lee Knutson*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Earth Angel, I love your poem, the picture and find your cellular/neutrino explanation extremely interesting. I am also of Scottish and Irish (and English) descent, and have also never been to the UK. Strangely today I drove past the house, the primary school, the high school, the Teacher's Training College and the University where I lived/studied - not purposely but in order to go to the shop where I buy my stationery - and I had very strong feelings of nostalgia. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alwye ~ My goodness! You have been gone for so long! Welcome back to the family fold! My boyfriend is from England and he plans on taking me to the British Isles next for a grand tour! Scotland is at the top of my list! lol The homeland is calling me!  Warm, welcome-back hug, EA |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Great job Linda...our angel is painting such awesome imagery... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
OwlSA ~ What a wonderful reply ~ so full of thought, and warmth, and with a personal touch! I enjoyed getting to know you better! Thank you, Wise One!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus ~ Thank you for saying so! I love to paint with both pen and brush!   Linda |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
Earth Angel~ Wonderful read, and the picture up above are just beautiful, keep up with the awesome poetry!!! Poetry can get you very far |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I do miss autumn.....you sure captured my thoughts this season, dear friend. Linda, this is lovely....I could almost smell the seasoned leaves and cropso being harvested. Wow do I miss home right now. .....lily jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Laura Love! You leave such sweet replies, Dear One! Thank you! May your day be as good to you as you are to others! Love & Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ I do so love the changing of the seasons. I do feel fortunate to live in an area where each season stands vibrantly on its own. The variety of weather is invigorating. I enjoy all seasons but I also enjoy the anticipation of the following one! I can understand how you miss your home far north from where you are. Soon the snow will be flying up here and I am looking forward to all the winter festivities! In the meantime, I am enjoying all the fall ones! lol Hugs with love, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Linda, I too always have these semi-homesick feelings too every time I see a cottage or windmill or cornfield, dearest friend, as I grew up very much a country boy, and only within the last year and ahalf have I been living in the city! (sigh) This is beautiful, sweet friend, it brings back many sweet memories indeed, 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 |
Mistletoe Angel ~ We are fast-approaching your special time of year!  I grew up in the countryside in Northern Ontario. I spent most of my time outdoors and I miss that constant commune with Nature. Warm, fuzzy hug, EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Linda, every now and then my own memories of home "hit" me powerfully. Your beautiful, evocative words just induced such a moment. Thank you! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ May your heart be where your hearth is! ~ but memories of our early hearths can add a nostalgic warmth to present days. Hugs with love, Linda |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
We think of scents as being part of spring and the new flowers...but really, it's autumn that has the scents that stay with us forever. A tulip smells like a tulip, but the scent of the autumn leaves in your own yard....completely unique. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Denim blue spans Scottish landscape, ~Filled with song of magpie choir. Fabulous words dear poetess. I loved this delightful reminder of home. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ratleader ~ D'accord! I agree! The pungent, earthy smells of fall conger up more memories for me as well. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Misty Lilacs ~ As soon as I see your name, I am enjoying the scent of lilacs! I'm pleased that my poem was a delightful reminder of your home! ~ and thank you for the sweet words. Love & Light, Linda |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Linda, I have thought about this poem all weekend and it has had a profound impact on me! Thank you for evoking memories of long ago and far away. I too am of Scottish decent. My paternal grandfather traveled from the home land and settled in New Brunswick, Canada before he journeyed to the states. I have longed to go to Scotland and hope one day to actually fulfill that desire. In the meantime, you go and have a delightful journey and I look forward to hearing all about it from you. |
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sweetpoetess Member
since 2005-02-27
Posts 428Florida |
This is so beautiful. It reminded me of the one or two times we went to go visit my grandma up in Pennsylvania in the fall. I miss that. Keep up the awesome poetry!!! Poetry is beauty in words. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Misty Lilacs ~ ~ and I lived in New Brunswick when I was a little girl! ~ on Shediac Bay, near Moncton. Was that any where near where your grandfather lived? It pleases me greatly that I could evoke those feelings in you. Reading a response such as yours, adds meaning to my writing experience! Thank you, Lilacs! Love, Light, & Lilacs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
sweetpoetess ~ Thank you for sharing those nostaligic thoughts with me. Those kind of memories stay with us always. Hope all has been well with you. EA |
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