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In Search of the Sublime
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In Search of the Sublime |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 In Search of the Sublime ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ +*+*+*+*+*+ Onward I trudge, over rock-strewn trails, That wind up the mountain of life. I trip and I fall ~ and sometimes I crawl, Through my pains, and sorrows, and strife. With grit in my teeth ~ clenched tight in grief, From the sadness, and loss, and travails, I tramp onward up ~ with a half-empty cup, With no winds to billow my sails. With spirit so weary, and eyes all teary, I pray that there’s Light at the end. So onward I climb ~ in search of sublime, And step by small step, I ascend. As I near mountain top, I waiver then stop, For a brilliant white light crowns the crest. I stand there in awe, with a slack, open jaw, ~As I’m bathed in God’s love and am blessed. I fall to my knees, as a gentle warm breeze, Melts all of the ice in my being. Away slips the strife ~ as I brim with new life, ~ With my heart I now will be seeing. Onward I trudged, over rock-strewn trails, That wound up the mountain of life. I’d trip and I’d fall ~ and sometimes I’d crawl, ~ Now I march to the trill of God’s fifes! +*+*+*+*+*+ “We are born of star dust, And to the stars we shall one day return.” ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (01-11-2006 03:12 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Mindreading again, I see! Oh, dear one, you are a messenger angel! Have you got your website up yet, Linda???? Going back now to your profile to check. Love you xoxoxoxo...jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Well, you and I are spiritually connected as you well know!  You are such a sweet soul, lily jo! KBHBLY Linda |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
So uplifting and filled with belief Linda..thank you.. 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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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
simply devine! this is so uplifting, tranquil and visual...I enjoyed this sweet write very much. ~hugs~  Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel You must have access to the angels library. A heavenly write.  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Alicat has known all along that God was Scottish. I should learn not to argue with a persnikkity kitty. I love your vision of hope Linda.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Phil ~ It is my faith that gets me through all of life's travails! Love & God's Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
tracie ~ Those are wonderfully descriptive ~ and flattering ~ words you have written! Thank you! May your day be a joy-filled one! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ You would know! ~ for you have a key to it! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Serene One ~ lol That's good to know! ~ 75% of my blood is borne of God's Highlands! The other 25% is impish Irish!  Linda |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
like taking babysteps, along the way you words lift the crawlers to become believers |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Wow!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed the read. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goddess ~ I really like how you put that! Thank you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend ~ Merci beaucoups, mon amie! Thank you very much, my friend!  Huggums, Linda |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
methinks you have found the sublime...especially in these words: "I fall to my knees, as a gentle warm breeze, Melts all of the ice in my being. Away slips the strife ~ as I brim with new life, ~ With my heart I now will be seeing." very lovely write... |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Linda, I have such bloodied knees making that long and arduous climb. Sometimes it feels like I'm never going to see that light at the top of the mountain. But when I reach it, it's worth all the bumps and bruises, aches and heart pains. A beautiful write, as always,  Love you angelgirl, Marti "God has put me on this earth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Linda, bless you... you make hardships seem so...normal... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
steavenr ~ This was a pleasant surprise! This poem was slipping into oblivion and you just brought it back into the light of day! Thank you! This poem is rather special to me so it was especially nice to see it back up where it may be of some encouragement to others. Love & God's Light, Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
You certainly do march to the tune of His fifes, Earth Angel, and are such an inspiration to us who are left footed! Coordination has never been a strong point here-- could never march on the right foot during the right beat, if you get my drift. hugs and loves to you, Linda Saving this for a day that my steps are really out of sinc! cathy |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti, my dear kindred spirit, I can see you and I finally reaching the crest together. We raise our arms high over our heads and touch glorious blue skies and together we exclaim, "I'm queen of the world"!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Barry, and God bless you! Hardships have been the norm in my life ~ but so have glorious blessings! Life is taking the bitter with the sweet. I may learn more from the less savory aspects of my life ~ but the good times are one heckuvva lot more fun! Sending you a big hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
miscellanea ~ Cathy, knowing that you are tucking this poem away, means a lot to me. It has special meaning for me and I am so pleased that it does for you as well. Hugs with love, Linda |
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