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Down By the Mill |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Connie Ring Down By the Mill ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ I long for peace and quietude in the bustle of my day, And seek out a tranquil place to meditate and pray. Oft’ times I find my refuge, at the pond down by the mill, And listen to the buzz of bees and song of whippoorwill. I lie down by the water’s edge, in the tall, cooling grass, And watch the geese and goslings as they go swimming past. I soak up the warming rays of a newborn summer sun, And feel a sense of harmony as my healing has begun. “We are borne of star dust, and to the stars we shall one day return.” ~ Linda L. Dowd |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhGirlieFriend~ I long for the 'quiet' so many times ... a walk in the meadow or a stroll along the seashore, a quiet retreat to the pond ... yes, those all do it for me too~ Thank you for this ... especially today~ I am in seek of quiet~ *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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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
love these places and times.... did you know that I've just heard of a theory that some people think time is a human linear construct and our consciencenous suppresses shocking future events. So, it's like we could have futre lives and future memories, not just past lives and past memories…I'm still trying to get my brain around that. It could explain some of our dreams? Anyway, that is the thought you provoked...(wink) |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
very beautiful. very beautiful. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So very beautiful lovely Linda. Very much enjoyed. For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Well this is just what i needed to read, nature, beauty and warmth, it could only come from an earth angel..thank you.. Goldenrose. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
you've warmed my heart Linda Angel |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Feeling the solitude and warmth. Lovely, martyjo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Lovely Linda, I can think of no better place to heal....very pretty poem and lovely place you've described. We had a couple of ponds on the farm I grew up on so I know exactly what you're talking about. Happy Easter Day, Earth Angel, my dear friend! Hope you are well. ....jo |
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paullallady Member
since 2007-04-03
Posts 262Michigan |
such a beautiful and serene write. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
my days at work arent always busy and I'm sometimes downright bored but usually the first and last week of the month when people are paying their rents I am feeling the way you just wrote about this is a keeper thanks for sharing |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Ah, music to my soul. So good to know you are there and writing so beautifully. I look forward to the changes and process that has taken place in your writing as I look through poems you have written within the space I have created. SimplyGold |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This goes right into my library! The meadow, the pond, the prayers, the peace, where love blooms unencumbered ... I have such a place too, dear Linda, and your words speak in touching beauty to my heart, more than I can tell or you will ever know. Thank you for this precious moment in time. Love and hugs. Margherita   |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"I long for peace and quietude in the bustle of my day, And seek out a tranquil place to meditate and pray." That's enough for me. Great write EA. JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. ~Jesus Christ [This message has been edited by JL (04-06-2007 04:32 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MT ~ I am pleased that my pond poem offered you a bit of a respite during the hustle and bustle of your day! Your poetry and photos often do that for me as well!  Loves 'n hugs, EO |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ Even your replies are thought-provoking! lol All around the world the veils are lifting! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Drauntz ~ Thank you! & Thank you! :hug: EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchanting One ~ Gosh, Nancy! I haven't seen you around for some time! I'm so pleased that you stopped by for a read 'n a reply! Giving you a warm hug of love on this brrrrrr of a cold day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goldenrose!!!! Phil! You're back! I hope you posted a poem! I've been missing your poetic presence! I am going to see if you have posted a poetic treat for your pip friends! ~ of which I am one!  Giving you a huge, welcome-back hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ ...as you have "warmed" mine, on numerous occasions! LA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
latearrival ~ martyjo, thank you so much for saying so! It moves me when I am able to move others! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Hi, lily jo! I find that communing with nature to be very healing. All personal ails, worries, and troubles become insignificant when we leave our microcosmic world behind! Breathe in peace and harmony! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
paullallady ~ May your life be one of "serenity" and beauty! Love blessings, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Darlin' Dixie ~ May you carry a refuge like this in your heart wherever you may go! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ You have been conspicuous by your absence! It is so good to seem some of our old friends coming back to pip's hearth and home! Thank you for your warm response to my poem! Loving hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Meaningful replies such as this one (and so many others that you have written!!!), move me beyond words. Thank you for adding fuel to my poetic fires! luvsyamuchly! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ ... and that says a lot about you! ~ and it's all good! Springy hug, EA |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
'Tis a great place for some quiet and relaxation, isn't it? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sweet Sue ~ Good morning! Yes it is! These little forages into nature can ease dis-ease! Have a glorious day! Loveya! Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) I too always love finding a special place of serenity to placate and introspect amidst the hustle and bustle of each day, and often my favorite places to go are Mount Tabor, the site of a dormant volcano that is part of Portland here, or in Washington Park near the Japanese garden, where it is quiet and natural everywhere! (sigh) Yay, I'm so happy you have your special place too, yay, 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" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ I knew that you would be one to seek solace in nature, as do I. There is such beauty so be seen and serenity to be experienced, when communing with Nature. May you carry that kind of peace, with you always! Loving Light 'n a great big hug-o-love, Linda |
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