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Walk In the Wildwoods |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Ansel Adams Walk In the Wildwoods ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ I walk in the wildwoods as shadows grow long, ~A howling coyote joins night birds in song. I fear not the creatures that prowl and roam, For I’m of the Earth and the woods are my home. As nighttime encroaches and drinks up the light, I retire within and become one with the night. I’m cocooned in the darkness in sweet reverie, And soak in the stillness whilst I breathe and just be. “The time has come for man to lay down his arms, and pick up each other.” ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (01-12-2006 03:51 PM).] |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda, when I was a teenager I used to have to get up at 4am to go out to feed the cows and other animals on the farm. There were occasionally wild dogs and other animals reportedly on the roam so when I first began to do this I was a little afraid. However, after the first time or two, I began to love the stillness of the dark and lost myself to the peace. I love this poem and I love the picture you chose. It truly captures your words.  ...lily jo |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
you rhyme with such ease! beautiful words, beautiful picture. always, cheye xxxx farewell the ash-tray girl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jo, I very much enjoyed reading about your nights on the farm! Altho' we didn't live on a farm, there were farms and ranches owned by several of my relatives. I have fond memories of my visits to them. I'm pleased that my poem brought those memories back and that you shared them! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
cheye ~ Thank you for saying so! I enjoy writing in rhyme and I appreciate your appreciation! Warm hug, EA |
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RedStoneEB Senior Member
since 2003-06-08
Posts 772uk |
I'm sure you write better than myself i never did get the hang of normal poetry you know me i live to break hearts and have my heart broken i liked this line For I’m of the Earth and the woods are my home. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I’m cocooned in the darkness in sweet reverie, And soak in the stillness whilst I breathe and just be. Another gem for my library !! This is beautiful Linda. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautful Linda..such lovely words with perfect flow. You make the woods so inviting. Hugs & Luv, Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh boy, not only was this so so pretty, but reminds me of the best part of my day... Linda, this was a soar, like an out of body experience...loved it and you, thank you |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Linda, Ansel Adams is one of my favorite photographers for capturing nature in black and white. And you dear lady are one of my favorite poetesses (did I spell that right?) for capturing nature and the earth. Might I join you in this evening retire? hugs and loves ... M "God has put me on this earth |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Linda, All I can say is Wow. Wonderful read my friend. :-) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RedStone ~ Hi, Lee! Whenever I see your name, I think of Buddha! The reason being that I have a statue of Buddha made out of red stone!  Thank you for the kind reply! It was good to hear from you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nightshade ~ Thank you, Chris! You honour me!  In the still of the night, Spirits take flight. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchantress ~ Nancy, we are all of the Earth ~ and the stars!  Thank you for the nice comments, Nice Nancy! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ I got a real kick out of your reply! ~ as I normally do! I love the nigttime! ~ as well as the daytime! I don't want to miss either so my sleeptime gets compromised!  Hugs with love, Linda |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"I’m cocooned in the darkness in sweet reverie, And soak in the stillness whilst I breathe and just be." Hey - move over, Linda. That's where I want to be!  Such a lovely write - more like a dance in the wildwoods.Helen |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Misty Lilacs ~ I'm with you, sister spirit! Ansel Adams is a photographer extraordinaire! I have often used his artistic masterpieces to accompany my poems. As far as you joining me in reverie ~ any time and any place is AOK with me! ~ and would be a pleasure! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Froggy friend ~ Your "Wow" was wonderful! Thank you and may your day in the pond be wonderful as well! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Helen! ~ "a dance in the wildwoods" ~ I like that! Care to join me? Sending you a big hug, Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Earth Angel how very well I relate to every word of this! Lovely! - Owl |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a wonderful write. I always enjoy reading your poetry. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is absolutely stunning, and so in tune with my spirit Thank you for this Liz |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SAO ~ So I take it that you are a night owl?!?  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SC ~ ...and I also enjoy you always stopping by! Sleep tight this night! :hug: Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Liz! It is so good to hear from you! I'm pleased that you could identify with my love of a woodsy night! Big, warm hug, Linda |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
Pretty, Pretty picture and Pretty, Pretty poem, all of it is just pretty, thats all that comes to my mind with this write, thanks for sharing this piece, keep up the awesome poetry that you create and make Poetry can get you very far |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angel-hearted One ~ Your reply was as pretty as you are! EA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo pretty, sweet friend, I always love taking little walks right before supper, and on the weekends I love walking four miles to and four miles back to Mount Tabor so I can see all the beautiful birds and natural scenery! (angel hugs) Yay, I love this, sweet friend, 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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And soak in the stillness whilst I breathe and just be. I need this... right NOW! *S* You bring back so many memories... as I stumble around now, half-blind without my glasses... it's hard to believe I could once navigate in near-blackness... guided by sounds as much as sight. *S* Remind me to tell you about my silence seeking and the horses, though... LOL Beautiful work, my friend... I thoroughly enjoyed! *S* |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
It takes real talent to write a poem that is heavenly and earthy at the same time. It's a lovely poem. |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh I do love this, how your words do weave the perfect spell |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, an angel after my own heart! Like you, I walk and walk and walk. I feel my best when I am out in nature! ~ No matter what the weather or be it day or night! Huggums, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Belle, do tell! ~ the story about your seeking silence and the horses! I enjoy reading your responses to my poetry! Thanks, Suthern One! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The Lady ~ That was a very generous ~ and appreciated! ~ thing to say! Thank you! Love & Light 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
luminosity ~ That was a very poetic reply! I loved it! Sending you a warm hug and a smile, EA |
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