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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-02-06 11:52 AM

Riverside Epiphany
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

My life was rife with growing pains,
With many a twist and turn.
~ A future without hope for me,
As my dreams would crash and burn.

I have swum salt seas of sorrow,
I’ve run many a country mile.
I’ve clawed my way from the brink of hell,
~Yet naught had seemed worth while.

I’ve had my share of tragedies,
“Loss” was my middle name.
Regardless of the efforts made,
I played a losing game.

One morning by the riverside,
As I cried tears of despair,
~A rainbow spanned a bright blue sky,
And flowers filled the air.

In a moment of epiphany,
I knew I'd never be the same.
God hadn’t made me miserable,
~My negativity was to blame!

With this change in attitude,
Things began to go my way.
I stepped Lightly into sunshine,
And cast off feet of clay.

I embrace each day with gladness,
For I know that all is well.
Since I turned my eyes to heaven,
~ Gone are my days of hell.

“We are born of star dust,
And to the stars we shall one day return.”
~ Linda L. Dowd

froggy
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since 2003-06-23

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1 posted 2006-02-06 12:27 PM

Linda,
Your words express the feelings many have known along with myself included. It gives a light of hope that all will be better only if we ourselves want it too.

:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

Martie

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2 posted 2006-02-06 12:28 PM

Linda

"With this change in attitude,
Things began to go my way.
I stepped Lightly into sunshine,
And cast off feet of clay."

A life lesson learned and shared....thank you!

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2006-02-06 01:32 PM

Earth Angel
Did you ever go fishing with God?

Marge Tindal

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4 posted 2006-02-06 02:57 PM

EarthyOne~

'In a moment of epiphany,
I knew I'd never be the same.
God hadn’t made me miserable,
~My negativity was to blame!'

Many drown in the sea of negativity ...
this is a wonderful lesson in the
changing of the tides~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

iliana
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5 posted 2006-02-06 03:12 PM

*hugsU* So well expressed, dear EarthlyAngel One. What you've said is so true. We make our own heavens and hells sometimes....but the grace of the universe is waiting there to remind us that there is light, just when we need it most! Love you, Linda! ...the lily lady

JL
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6 posted 2006-02-06 04:41 PM

"~ Gone are my days of hell."

Bravo!!
Beautiful write.

JL

Charisma

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7 posted 2006-02-06 05:14 PM

Beautiful!!

So well expressed!

I truly enjoyed your words within hope and faith!

(((hugs)))Charisma

Goldenrose
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8 posted 2006-02-06 06:36 PM

Fantastic poem Linda..it has everything...sadness turned to happiness...darkness turned to light and most of all the very real thing that is Gods love...thank you..brilliant poet... for the words....one of the best i have seen this year...or any year..

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.

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2006-02-06 11:04 PM

froggy friend ~

I appreciate the thought that you put into your response.

May your life be one of Light and Hope!

Hug with love,
Linda

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2006-02-06 11:07 PM

Martie ~

We all have lessons! Hopefully we learn from them! ~ because having to repeat them until we get them right, is the pits! lol

Sending you a warm hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2006-02-06 11:09 PM

Mr. T. ~

Whenever I catch a fish, it mysteriously turns into 7 by the time I get home!

Loveya!
EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-07-2006 05:48 PM).]

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2006-02-06 11:11 PM

Ms Marge ~

Not only did my tides change, I now roll with them!

Lovin' hug,
EO

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2006-02-06 11:14 PM

iliana ~

What a lovely, gracious, and complimentary reply! You have such a radiantly expressive soul, my Texan friend!

Love you too!
Linda

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2006-02-06 11:16 PM

JL ~

Days of hell are hell! I do believe that many of us can recall a defining moment when our life makes a turn for the better ~ and there's no looking back!

Love & Light,
EA

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2006-02-06 11:18 PM

Charismatic One ~

Thank you very much for that nice reply!

Faith, Hope & Charisma!
Linda

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2006-02-06 11:23 PM

Goldenrose

That was one of the most flattering, thoughtful ~ and golden ~ replies that I have ever had the pleasure of receiving. Thank you for that rose of a response!

Love & God's Light,
Linda

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The Lady
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17 posted 2006-02-07 12:52 PM

"In a moment of epiphany,
I knew I'd never be the same.
God hadn’t made me miserable,
~My negativity was to blame!"

I love epiphanies EA and this one is perfect.

wvatvrider
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18 posted 2006-02-07 06:17 AM

Earth Angel

I have also had my ups and downs, so many at times that it seems as though I were on an elevator with someone else hitting the buttons and me with no way to get off. We have to make a decision to change, don't we?
Thanks for the poem. Danny

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2006-02-07 07:02 AM

The Lady ~

Your name suits you!

Sending you a warm, morning hug,
EA

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2006-02-07 07:06 AM

Danny ~

Yes! That is exactly how I used to feel! ~ but ever since I "let go and let God" I feel empowered and have grabbed hold of the helm of my life's ship with God as my navigator!

Happy sailing!

Sending you a warm hug,
Linda

suthern

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21 posted 2006-02-07 09:59 AM

Even one busy playing the blame game has to appreciate the beauty of this epiphany... and the loveliness of the soul behind the pen. *S*

Now... where's that river? *S*

Beautiful write!!

garysgirl

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22 posted 2006-02-07 11:45 AM

One morning by the riverside,
As I cried tears of despair,
~A rainbow spanned a bright blue sky,
And flowers filled the air.

How beautiful, Linda!!
I especially loved the visions of this river in my mind.
Hugs,
Ethel

Earth Angel
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23 posted 2006-02-07 12:17 PM

Suthern, you are such a Belle! Your replies are always charming and make me smile.

The River dwells within the very soul of each of us.

Love you!
Linda

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2006-02-07 12:18 PM

Ethel Mae, you are a living doll!

Hugs with lotsa love,
Linda

Misty Lilacs
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25 posted 2006-02-07 04:18 PM

Tears run this sunny afternoon as I have been in that 'hell' and it is not a pretty place.
Beware though, my friend, the 'evil one' has many disguises and can reappear when we least expect it.

All is well here and hope all is well with you. A wonderful bit of writing and I thank you.

hugs and loves, Marti

"God has put me on this earth
to accomplish a certain number of things....
Right now I am so far behind,
I may just live FOREVER!"

vandana

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26 posted 2006-02-07 05:13 PM

good read

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2006-02-07 07:09 PM

Marti ~

"Beware though, my friend, the 'evil one' has many disguises and can reappear when we least expect it" ~ 'Tis true! 'Tis true!

It's good to hear that all is well with you. These last few months have been humdingers for me! Incredible highs ~ and incredible lows. I just keep looking up to the magnificent firmament and then all my trials, pains, and sorrows seem so small in comparison.

Wishing you a happy birthday in advance! I didn't forget!

Love you!
Linda

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2006-02-07 07:10 PM

Hi, rosanna vandanna! Good to hear from you!

Linda

JamesMichael
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29 posted 2006-02-07 11:13 PM

Wonderful many times...James

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2006-02-08 03:24 PM

James ~

Thank you, Island Man!

aloha hugs,
Linda

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