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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-10-08 11:22 AM


    


Moonbeams Light the Night

A Villanele

~ Linda L. Dowd ~

I wake each day to see the sun so bright,
Then plant the seeds of joy that they might grow.
I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night.

My day is done, I tried to do what's right,
Took care, for I shall reap as I did sow.
I wake each day to see the sun so bright.

For all is well in God's embrace of light.
As is above, may we be blessed below.
I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night.

Gold rays of love, they wash away the fright,
The pain, the doubt ~ away they all do go.
I wake each day to see the sun so bright.

The skies are clear with no dark clouds in sight,
Both day and night God's love fills up my soul.
I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night.

Bask in the glow of God's eternal light.
Let go, let God, enjoy life's ebb and flow.
I wake each day to see the sun so bright.
I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night.


“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
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2006-10-08 12:19 PM


Earth Angel
Well done I find this a difficult form of writing.

iliana
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2 posted 2006-10-08 04:03 PM


These are so difficult to make interesting, at least for me....but dear Linda, you do them beautifully and the message is meaningful.  KBHBLY....jo
ThisDiamond
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3 posted 2006-10-08 04:09 PM


Beautiful write.
The Lady
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4 posted 2006-10-08 04:36 PM




it's lovely Linda
and I agree
you do it so well
and make it look so easy...

froggy
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5 posted 2006-10-09 01:45 PM


B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.
a beautiful read on a sunny afternoon.

:-)

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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6 posted 2006-10-09 02:17 PM


SweetEarthyOne~


You rock the meter
You roll the rhyme
You Villanelle
in 3/4 time~

*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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CastleGuard
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7 posted 2006-10-11 06:32 PM



They read it here, they read it there,
those poets read it everywhere -
for you have penned it well,
that darned elusive Villanelle...



The trick is, aside from the message, to compose a good couplet, while assuring that there are enough rhyming words left.

Then...half the poem is done...

CG

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8 posted 2006-10-11 11:51 PM


very well written Linda
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9 posted 2006-10-12 04:53 PM


This is beautiful... I completely forgot the form as I read it... and just enjoyed the words. *S*
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10 posted 2006-10-14 10:49 PM




(smiles) Yay! Awwwwwwww, it's great to find the opportunity to read your gorgeous poetry again, dearest friend! (angel friendship hugs) I always like to think of moonbeams as the feathered, bleached prisms of the night, that must have been ironed on the divans of angels, yay, this villanelle is gorgeous, 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

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2006-10-15 12:23 PM


Mr. T. ~

I enjoyed stretching my poetic wings by writing in this antiquated French form. Mind you, I have a few less tresses on my crown!


EA

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12 posted 2006-10-15 12:24 PM


iliana ~

Hi, lily jo! I was pleased that I was still able to give some meaning to this very contrived poetic form! Glad you enjoyed it!

KBHBLY
Linda

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13 posted 2006-10-15 12:25 PM


TD ~

Thanks for the "beautiful", Beautiful Diamond!


EA

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14 posted 2006-10-15 12:28 PM


Lady Kate ~

"and make it look so easy..." ~ as I am sure you know, a lady should never let others see them sweat ~ I mean "perspire".

Thank you for your kind comments.

Loving Light,
EA


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15 posted 2006-10-15 12:29 PM


froggy friend ~

Sounds as though you are having a pleasant day!

Enjoy!

Loving hug,
Linda

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16 posted 2006-10-15 12:31 PM


MT ~

Marge, you wrote a poem for me! Thank you for that precious poetic reply!

Loving hug 'n a smile,
EO

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17 posted 2006-10-15 12:33 PM


CG ~

Ask and ye shall receive! You asked for a villanelle ~ and you got one! This is a very difficult form to write in, but I enjoyed the challenge of doing so.

Giving you a hug and a half,
EA

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18 posted 2006-10-15 12:34 PM


One Whose Shadows Are Passing ~

Hi, Dixie! I love it when you jump up and down clapping your hands!


Linda

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19 posted 2006-10-15 12:36 PM


Suthern One ~

Good afternoon, Belle! It is always a pleasure when you drop by!

Big, lovin' hug,
EA

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2006-10-15 12:38 PM


Noah ~

Even your replies are glorious and effusive! You are so ding dang sweet, Dear Angel Friend!

They are as colourful as you are!

Loveya,
Linda

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