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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-03-19 02:21 PM



    

Forever Rose
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

A luminous drop of morning dew,
reflects the light of early rising sun.
While resting precariously
on edge of delicate petal of pink,
a rainbow of color meets my eye.

Within this droplet of crystal light,
lie the secrets of this microcosmic world.
Roses in gay profusion lend their floral
essences to this enchanting garden divine,
promoting peace and rejuvenation.

A Shangri-La, where time stands still as
the sweet scent of roses permeates all
of one's being with eternal love and serenity.
A glint of light catches my eye and I gaze
into the liquid promise of roses forevermore.


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

© Copyright 2006 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Goldenrose
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1 posted 2006-03-19 03:39 PM


Well i love this poem Linda, the rose of the world is the image of peace, thank you..

Goldenrose.

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Rainbowdust
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2 posted 2006-03-19 10:15 PM


"Within this droplet of crystal light,
lie the secrets of this microcosmic world."

This just made me think Linda- no matter how far we advance, we cannot match the beauty or depth in a single drop of dew.

Enjoyed this, as I do all of your poems.

The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears.

StevenS
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3 posted 2006-03-19 11:05 PM


Earth Angel,I would have never known that dew drop was so beautiful if you hadn't told me. Thank You! :-)
froggy
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4 posted 2006-03-20 07:39 AM


Beautiful read on the first day of Spring.
Makes me more axnous to see my roses start blooming.

:-)


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

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

Seymour Tabin
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5 posted 2006-03-20 08:37 AM


Earth Angel
Didn't know you were into roses.

JL
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6 posted 2006-03-20 01:00 PM


Wonderful write!  Reminds me of someone very special.  Beautiful.

JL


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7 posted 2006-03-20 01:20 PM


This is a beautiful read! I also like the imagery!
Misty Lilacs
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8 posted 2006-03-20 01:40 PM


Happy Spring! A delight to read on the first day of Spring. This makes me all the more ready to go out and dig in my garden.

I am praying you are feeling better.

I watched your friend on TV. She is great. Would you please send her to my house, QUICK.

Loves, Prayers and Hugs, Marti


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that bends over it and whispers,
"grow, grow."

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Deep in the heart
9 posted 2006-03-20 03:59 PM


"liquid promise of roses" ... I love it!

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2006-03-21 09:27 AM


Yes, Dear Rose of Gold ~ a "symbol of peace" as you yourself are!  Single Yellow Rose

Loves 'n Roses,
EA




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11 posted 2006-03-21 09:28 AM


Rainbowdust ~

I appreciate your warm and thought-full response to my poem. Thank you!

Rose Light,
Linda

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12 posted 2006-03-21 09:31 AM


Steven ~

There is beauty in even the tiniest and most unassuming places on God's green earth!

Love & Nature's Light,
Linda
Flowers

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2006-03-21 09:32 AM


froggy friend ~

...and here is a rose just for you!
Single Rose

Loveya!
Linda

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14 posted 2006-03-21 09:33 AM


Mr. T. ~

I sleep on a bed of roses! Flirty

Loves 'n Roses,
EA

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15 posted 2006-03-21 09:35 AM


JL

I'm pleased that my poem stirs ups sweet remembrances for you! Roses

Loves 'n Rose Remembrances,
EA

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16 posted 2006-03-21 09:37 AM


WindWalker ~

Anyone who walks in the wind, is my kinda person!

Thanks for breezing by!

Wind, Love & Roses,
EA

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17 posted 2006-03-21 09:43 AM


Misty Lilacs ~

Happy springtime hugs to you, my friend!

As a matter of fact, I am going out for lunch this afternoon with her. The filming of her show is on spring hiatus right now. I will relay your message to her! Flirty

Love 'n Roses 'n Lilacs!
Linda

Flowers

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2006-03-21 09:46 AM


interloper ~

Hi, there stranger! It's been a while since you loped by!

I'm pleased that you loved the liquid promise of roses! Flowers

To Love & Rose Promises,
EA


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19 posted 2006-03-21 04:06 PM


Linda, I could almost smell the scent of roses as I waundered her in your lovely garden of words.  Beautiful!  luvyabunchesofroses........lily jo
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20 posted 2006-03-21 08:41 PM


I'd love roses forevermore....what a touch of beauty they would add to my days!

~sky

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~Tim McGraw

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21 posted 2006-03-22 08:25 AM


EA, there is more than a glint of light that reaches your eye!

A Shangri-La, where time stands still as
the sweet scent of roses permeates all
of one's being with eternal love and serenity.
A glint of light catches my eye and I gaze
into the liquid promise of roses forevermore.


I truly enjoy your insight!  

Hope your health continues to improve and improve.  My continued thoughts and prayers,

misc'e

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2006-03-22 08:56 AM


iliana ~

Now, if only we could wander through the garden of roses together! ~ Chatting away and smelling the sweet heavenly scents!

Luvyabunchesofroses2,
Linda

Earth Angel
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23 posted 2006-03-22 08:57 AM


Hi, sky!

Sending you a garden of roses forevermore! You deserve it!

Hugs with love,
EA

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24 posted 2006-03-22 09:04 AM


misc'e ~

"EA, there is more than a glint of light that reaches your eye!" ~ I had to chuckle at that line, my friend! 'Tis sooo true!Today I am back at the hospital for some more laser surgery on my eyes ~ around my optic nerves and on my retinas and burning out those extra blood vessels I grew and are bleeding! I have two more surgeries scheduled after that! Triple yuk!

~ but they are saving my eyesight ~ so burn away, Dear Doctor!

I am so looking forward to seeing the spring flowers blooming! Yipppeee!

Loveya!
EA

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(giggles) And living here in the City of Roses, I'm constantly surrounded and enshrouded by this peace and rejuvenation, in fact I may be breathing it soooooooo much I'm in a chimera! (giggles) This is soooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, roses make me think of soooooooooo much including peace, my dream girl and butterflies, yay, God Bless You, 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

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26 posted 2006-03-29 09:01 PM


So beautiful, Linda!!
I love roses too.
Hugs,
Ethel

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27 posted 2006-03-29 10:22 PM



"While resting precariously
on edge of delicate petal of pink,
a rainbow of color meets my eye."

I hope your laser surgery went well Linda so
you can continue to see and show
us beautiful roses. Thank you.

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2006-03-30 08:56 AM


Noah ~

Hello, my dear Oregonian angel friend! To live in the city of roses, sounds glorious! Awww! Mmmm! Loverly! Flowers Flowers Flowers

May your path in life be strewn with rose petals!

Loveya, Angel Boy!
Linda
Flowers


Earth Angel
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29 posted 2006-03-30 08:58 AM


Ethel Mae ~

But of course, someone as romantic as you are, would love roses!

Here is one that I picked especially for you!  Single Rose

Sending you a big-hug-o-love,
Linda Lou
Roses

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2006-03-30 09:03 AM


Lovely Lady ~

It was the most aggressive and painful eye surgery to date, but the pain is most definitely worth the gain! Mind you, I'm still a bit blinded today, but I'm sure that that will clear up!  Besides, I have to see the flowers blooming! The crocuses are bursting through the sodden earth in my area of the world ~ and 'tis a glorious sight, indeed!
Flowers Flowers Flowers

Flower hugs,
EA
Flowers

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