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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-02-27 08:11 PM



    

The Tunnel
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

The tunnel is dark and arduous,
~It’s bleak and narrow and long.
But the Light glimmering at the end,
Keeps me hopeful and strong.

Life’s not meant to be easy,
~There are challenges at every turn.
By doing our best and keeping the faith,
~It’s a school where we live and learn.

My lessons ~ there have been many!
But each one comes with a gift.
As I grow, I gain in wisdom,
And rise with each consciousness shift.

The tunnel is dark and arduous,
~It’s bleak and narrow and long.
But the Light glimmering at the end,
Keeps me hopeful and strong.


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

© Copyright 2006 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
iliana
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1 posted 2006-02-27 08:14 PM


Linda Love.....you are simply amazing!  You gift us with your wonderful faith and spirit even through your most difficult times.  Unbelievable!  Please don't overdo, dear friend.  Light & Love and many, many hugs to you.......lily jo
Buttons
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2 posted 2006-02-27 08:19 PM


Earth Angel,

   Arduous, yes, but a challenge met with light!  I hope to read more of your poetry.  It is very deep...  I can tell your heart went into this.  Thanks for the message.      

     Buttons

Martie
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3 posted 2006-02-27 08:19 PM


"My lessons ~ there have been many!
But each one comes with a gift.
As I grow, I gain in wisdom,
And rise with each consciousness shift"

And then you gift us with the same...you are a wonderful spirit centered woman!  I know you will be feel much better soon!  

Enchantress
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4 posted 2006-02-27 08:20 PM


Oh sweet Linda...it's so good to hear from you!
And you will walk out of the dark into the light.
Remember the prayers are still being said..
~Sending healing hugs your way, Nancy~

~ Trace my body with your words,
  in doing so, you touch my heart ~

StevenS
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5 posted 2006-02-27 08:39 PM


Earth Angel, I've missed you. I'm sorry I didn't realize you had been sick. I loved your poem as usual and wish you a speedy recovery. :-)
Magnus
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6 posted 2006-02-27 08:49 PM


for in the light you shall bask and feel
the warmth of hope and prosperity.......
Welcome home EA

Seymour Tabin
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7 posted 2006-02-27 08:55 PM


Earth Angel
Can't tell you how much I missed you.

Mistletoe Angel
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8 posted 2006-02-27 09:04 PM




(big angel hugs) Indeed no one said life is always easy, but I know with all my heart that the light at the end of every tunnel is deeper and stronger than any speck of darkness in this world, and indeed you will prevail and grow stronger and richer in love than ever, especially being the resilient, mighty lioness Leo you are AND an angel, yay! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you continue to be in my daily prayers as angels always stick together, 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"

Mother Teresa

inkedgoddess
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9 posted 2006-02-27 09:06 PM


could use a bit of your relentless determination to prevail over here the last few days.....hope you are feeling better
froggy
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10 posted 2006-02-27 09:45 PM


Beautiful read,one I myself can relate too.
Hope you feel better soon.
Hugs to you my friend.

:-)


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

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

Midnitesun
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Gaia
11 posted 2006-02-27 09:48 PM


so, Linda, did you see all of our Pips flashlights shining for you at the end of that tunnel?
The Lady
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12 posted 2006-02-27 11:35 PM



Beautiful and so full of life. I hope you are better.

Honeybunch
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13 posted 2006-02-28 01:08 AM


Linda - so good to see you here!  Your poems are always uplifting but this one even more so when knowing of your present challenges.  And as we pass from the dark into the light we'll know the "why's" of every past life.
Get better soon.

Helen

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14 posted 2006-02-28 03:58 AM


I have not walked that tunnel....but I have seen it, and I know one who has walked it, both ways. It is much more real than some things that merely exist.....

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suthern
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15 posted 2006-02-28 08:30 AM


I have to admit... I was so glad to see you posting I almost forgot to read your words... and that would have been my loss! *S*

Beautiful work, sweet lady... and I hope so much you recover quickly and completely!!

LeeJ
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16 posted 2006-02-28 08:53 AM


Linda, wanted to say, welcome back dear poet friend and Lady, it is so so good to see you...and read you...you have shared so much love and warmth with many of us, including me...and I want to thank you for that support.  May your life be filled with the pleasures and love that you've given me.

Hugs for your kindess and understanding.

Bless you
Lee J.

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2006-02-28 06:12 PM


Oh, my! What wonderful responses! I thank each and every one of you!

Love you all!

Linda
P.S. Kacy, you crack me up!

skyshine
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18 posted 2006-03-01 01:13 PM


I think your optimism is the glasses which make you able to see the light at the end!! Take care and God bless, Linda!

~sky

I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying....
~Tim McGraw

JL
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19 posted 2006-03-01 01:56 PM


VERY VERY NICE!!
Bravo!!

JL


OwlSA
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20 posted 2006-03-01 03:04 PM


Earth Angel, so wonderful to see you posting.  Take it slowly until you are better, don't use all your strength on us.  The prayers are still flying and swimming from South Africa.  Bask in our love for you, and rest as much as you need, and grow in strength by the moment.

We all love you lots.

Hugs

- Owl (Diana)

Angelheart
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21 posted 2006-03-01 03:55 PM


this poem really did lift me up dear Earth Angel. man do I miss pip. so many great writes here. and yours was one of them!!!  keep it up here...

Poetry can get you very far
-Laura

Goldenrose
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22 posted 2006-03-01 07:02 PM


Linda you shine a light to show us the way...hope your light beams as bright as the Lords love soon...and that you are doing what you are doing so very well here very soon.writing poetry...thank you very much..

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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23 posted 2006-03-01 07:50 PM



The out-pouring of love and well-wishes is definitely perking up my aura!

I feel like a firefly that's getting its spark back! lol

Hugs and kisses to you all!

EA

Misty Lilacs
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24 posted 2006-03-03 05:24 PM


Linda, you will reach the end of that tunnel; it may take some time but I know you will see the light. There are many praying for you and I just know you will recover and your energy will soar.

Today was fabulous and I love you lots.
Marti

Earth Angel
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25 posted 2006-03-04 01:23 PM


Thank you all so much for your kind words!
Each of you is special to me!

Love,
Linda
P.S. Yes, Marti! It was fabulous! ~ and thank you!

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