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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-06-20 12:20 PM



Artist: J. Hammerle

Sol Sistere
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

FlowersFlowersFlowers
Sol sistere ~ the sun stands still,
Drink the ale, eat your fill.
The solstice is midsummer's day,
When crops are high and children play.
Colours sacred, colours true ~
Golden yellow, green and blue.
First day of summer, Lilith be,
Leap the bonfires fancy-free.
Ecstatic dancing to beat of drums,
Chants and stories, songs and strums.
The Sun King claims sweet Mother Earth,
All gather 'round for feast and mirth.
They celebrate the whole night long,
Then welcome in the sun at dawn.
Frolicking Celts in Light of Shore,
Sharing magic in days of yore.


“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
LeeJ
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1 posted 2006-06-20 12:44 PM


your my sol sista...

this is so charismatic of you Linda, beauty welling over into a theraputic sense of being...thank you for sharing.

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2 posted 2006-06-20 12:49 PM


Like a solioquy for A Midsummer Nights Dream....truly beautiful...thank you..

Goldenrose


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3 posted 2006-06-20 12:54 PM


Sol Sistere indeed!!!  
AND don't we Leo's love it?!!!!
Big summertime smiles and hugs coming your way!

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain ~

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4 posted 2006-06-20 12:59 PM


Wonderful words Linda.
Much enjoyed.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

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5 posted 2006-06-20 01:22 PM


SweetEarthyOne~

'Ecstatic dancing to beat of drums,
Chants and stories, songs and strums.'


... sets my feet to dancing
my heart to singing
precious moments
your ink is bringing~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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6 posted 2006-06-20 01:30 PM


You just get better and better.  I wish you made cards for sale I'd buy them!

Waste not a second ~ Carpe' Diem

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7 posted 2006-06-20 02:16 PM


Lee ~

You're my adorable "sol sista", indeed! Love your sense of humour and your gracious ways!

Happy summer hugs of love,

Linda
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8 posted 2006-06-20 02:18 PM


You are most welcome, Dear Rose of Gold! Single Yellow Rose



Linda
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9 posted 2006-06-20 02:20 PM


Enchanting Leo

Leo

Bow To Each Other

Leo

Linda
Leo

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10 posted 2006-06-20 02:24 PM


Marge ~

I'm pleased that you read my summer solstice offering, Dear Goddess! Your poetic reply stirred my Celtic blood!

Love & Summer Light,

EO
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11 posted 2006-06-20 02:26 PM




(does happy solstice samba) Yay! Awwwwwww, this is the most scintillating, colorful poem to top the new solstice, yay! (angel sunbeam hugs) This is wondrous, sweet friend, the Gaelic gailty is giggling in you today, hehehe, 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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12 posted 2006-06-20 02:27 PM


Mysterious One ~

Why thank you, Sharon! That was kind of you to say and ever so sweet for me to read!

May your day be a glorious one!



Linda
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13 posted 2006-06-20 02:30 PM


Nightshade ~

Ooops, Chris! I almost missed your reply! ~ but I'm glad I didn't! Thank you!



Linda
Flowers

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14 posted 2006-06-20 02:33 PM


Noah, your verbiage is scrumptious! I feel like eating your Celtic words! Afterall, greens are good for us!

Love you!

Linda
Flowers & Butterfly

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15 posted 2006-06-20 06:33 PM


Beautiful artist Linda, your poem IS the Solstice dance. It vibrates with SUN energy and makes me want to assist to the sunrise in a magical atmosphere ...
Today (here in Italy it is past midnight) is also our anniversary and so it will be a special day. Your wonderfully joyous poem is the perfect accompaniment for the celebrations.

Happy Summer Solstice!
Love and hugs.
Margherita

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16 posted 2006-06-20 07:36 PM


lovely poem Linda
much enjoyed

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17 posted 2006-06-20 09:07 PM


This is a beautiful write Linda.  

believe in what your heart feels...

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18 posted 2006-06-21 08:22 AM


Margherita ~

Happy Anniversary

... and happy summer!

May you and your hubby be happy! Happy! Happy! Roses

Thank you for your exceptionally lovely reply! It is much appreciated!

Loves 'n hugs,

Linda
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19 posted 2006-06-21 08:24 AM


Dixie ~

Good morning! It was good to hear from you!

Have a glorious day!

Happy summer hugs,

Linda
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20 posted 2006-06-21 08:27 AM


Scorpio ~

Thank you for the "beautiful"! "Beautiful" is beautiful!

Happy summertime huggums,

Linda
In The Pool

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21 posted 2006-06-21 10:21 AM


Love it!  I feel the need to dance.

Patricia

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22 posted 2006-06-21 06:39 PM


hi earthy one! always enjoyable to read your words

Hollow heroes seperate as they run...Shadows linger in your pain dead and done

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23 posted 2006-06-21 07:21 PM


Beautiful, beautiful you, Earthy One!!
This graphic reminds me of this poem.....

Hugs,
Ethel
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24 posted 2006-06-21 07:24 PM


Dancing this first of summer day with you, dear Linda!!  
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25 posted 2006-06-22 08:41 AM


Patricia ~

Come join me in the dance of the dawn and usher in days of summer fun in the sun!
Beach Party

Good to hear from you!


Linda

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26 posted 2006-06-22 08:45 AM


Hi, Hot Flakes!

Thank you! ~and it is always "enjoyable" to read your replies! I hope all has been well with you!

Big hug 'n a big smile,

Hope you have a happy summer!
Water Polo

EA
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27 posted 2006-06-22 08:49 AM


Gary's Girl ~

Hi, Ethel Mae! You've been sorely missed!!! Yes, your fresh and summery graphic fits perfectly! You are so talented and creative!  

Don't be such a stranger, Sweetums!

Loveya!

Linda
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28 posted 2006-06-22 08:58 AM


Martie ~

Lets ring around the rosies with pockets full of posies!
Sun 2  Dancing  Flowers  Dancing

Happy summer hugs,
Linda

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29 posted 2006-06-22 10:03 AM


  I felt like I was transported to medieval times to join in the coming of summer....Thank you...the trip was stunning...**big hugs**

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30 posted 2006-06-22 04:58 PM


Startime ~

It's good to hear from you!!!

You may join me whene'er I make my next trip into my ole stompin' grounds in the mystical days of yore!

I'm glad you enjoyed the ride!

Loves 'n hugs,

Linda
Flowers

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31 posted 2006-06-22 06:29 PM


Beautiful my friend.
Beautiful picture
Beautiful day to go flying with the eagles
across blue skies.

:-)

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

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

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32 posted 2006-06-22 10:42 PM


froggy friend ~

Thank you for the multiple "beautiful"s !!!

Yes! 'Twas a beautiful day to go flying with the eagles!

Loves 'n hugs to U !

Linda
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33 posted 2006-06-22 10:49 PM


Such a delightful read, Linda. Always enjoy.
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34 posted 2006-06-22 11:27 PM


LOL, loved those little dancers you gave to Martie!
a delightful summer read
actually? one to read again in winter's chill
just to remember and anticipate

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35 posted 2006-06-23 01:09 AM


Sweet Linda, this is a beautiful way to welcome summer.  It's a treat to read this sweet!  KBHBLY.....lily jo
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"First day of summer, Lilith be,
Leap the bonfires fancy-free"

What a treat this is Linda. Makes me feel light hearted.


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37 posted 2006-06-23 08:36 AM


Smartest Chick ~

Hi, Sweet Sue! Hope all's well with the move 'n schtuff!

I'm pleased my bit o' summer fun delighted you!

Sending you lots of love,

Linda
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38 posted 2006-06-23 08:43 AM


Caring Kacy ~

Good morning! Care to join me in some summer fun dancin'?

Rave Girl  Rave Girl

~ I'm the raver on the left! ~ and you are on the right! You really know how to get down and boogie, girlfriend!!!

Have a great day!



Linda
Flowers

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39 posted 2006-06-23 08:46 AM


iliana ~

Summer greetings, lily jo! Nice of you to stop by and say "Hi"!

May your summer be as sweet as you are!

Loveya!

Linda
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40 posted 2006-06-23 08:49 AM


Lovely Lady ~

Light-hearted is a wonderful way to go about one's day! I'm pleased that my poem was able to add to your joie de vivre! (Joy of living).

Happy summer hugs,

Linda
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41 posted 2006-06-23 03:32 PM


You never cease to amaze with your insightful writes.

JL


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