Open Poetry #40 |
This Blessed Day |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Artist: Leo B. Blake This Blessed Day ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ In the twi of dawning light, Solar rays pierce dark of night. ~ Breathing life in to this morn, As yet another day is born. I rise to greet the early sky, And wipe the sleep from rested eye. I breathe the essence of the scene, And set about my day’s routine. I see the children off to school, With knowledge of each Golden Rule. I tend the garden, cook, and clean, ~ Yet I’m as rich as any queen. With loving hands, each day I bake. ~ Muffins, cookies, or angel cake. Heavenly scents waft through our home, ~ Aromas sweet as honeycomb. When gathered for our evening meal, We share our thoughts and how we feel. There’s mirth and camaraderie, ~ God bless my little family. ~*~ I’m growing sleepy as moon does rise, And beams of silver kiss indigo skies. I’ve loved and laughed ~ and toiled and played. ~ Thank you God, for this blessed day. Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
wow. we shall sing this song every day....every day. life, indeed is beautiful. thank you. Earth Angel!!!! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Linda, I'm so glad you ended with a "thank you" because we all have so much to be thankful for ... like muffins and cookies and such. Lady Light, goodnight! Helen |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Good gravy lady! That was simply lovely and should be made into a wall hanging. Ever though of presenting your poems to someone that does that kind of thing. The market is out there for that type of product, just a suggestion Linda. If you do figure out how, I will buy one! I sent this to my entire family to view in a card from the site. My muse seems to have gone on a permanent vacation(actually I am just way too busy with life these days,) so you won't my saying that I sure wish I had written this. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I absolutely love it...This poem wraps this reader up in a warm blanket of love and beauty...Well done....*Big Hugs* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I agree with Mysteria, this is a beauty..and I love the artwork with it. M |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I can see you have learned to give thanks with a grateful heart, how bleesed your life must be and how much blessing is there in this poem. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Linda, you paint this blessed day so beautifully that my breath calms and my heart fills with joy and harmony, grateful for this picture of a world where everything's all right and where there is the consciousness of the beauty of life. Thank you for this gift, beautiful soul and poetess. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Drauntz ~ You are most welcome! ~ and thank YOU! May your life be a harmonious one! Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Hi, Honey! I have found that the more thankful I am, the more I receive to be thankful for! Sending you some of my homemade cyber muffins! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysterious One ~ Sharon, that was one of the nicest replies that I have ever received. Thank you also for that wonderful suggestion. I shall give it some thought. It also warms my heart to know that you 'e-carded' this post to members of your family. That has special meaning for me. ~ Blessings of of peace, harmony, prosperity, love, abundance, vibrant good health, and joy, to you and your loved ones! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Startime ~ "wraps this reader up in a warm blanket of love and beauty" ~ I like that! Thank you for saying so! It pleases me that my poem did that for you. BIG HUG right back atchya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Naked One ~ Good morning, Maureen! You echoing what Mysteria wrote, is writing an earful! ~ er, an "eyeful"! lol Thank you! I am so pleased you enjoyed my wee bit o' homespun poetry! It enjoyed writing it. Happy spring hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kethry ~ Hi, Keth! I have found that having a "grateful heart" fills what may seem like a half-filled cup at times, to one that is overflowing with blessings. Think happy! Be happy! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Margherita ~ There you go again! Giving me little goosebumples with your kind and generous words. Gosh, there is so much love in your spirit! Angelo Terrestre |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Linda, this is so beautiful. You sure have a way with words. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda...you are blessed to see the world as you do...with the sun coming from your heart you don't need another, I'll bet. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"And beams of silver kiss indigo skies" this and a piece of your angel cake is all I need to see me through another day beautiful Linda Angel! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What a wonderful, perfect day! It is a miracle that there is somebody who not only has a day like that these days, but also who actually recognises it appreciates it - and who better than our Earth Angel to fill those shoes! Thank you, Linda. I needed this. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Good morning, my ever-faithful friend and reader! Thank you! ~ and may your day be a blessed one! Loves 'n hugs, Linda Louise |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ Your replies are as sweet as honeysuckle! May your path in life be strewn with flowers. Warm hug 'n a smile, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ One cyber angel food cake will be there in one nanosecond.... There it is! Enjoy! Blessings of love, LA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Owl the Wise One ~ Diana!!! There you are! Gosh, I've missed your poetic presence at pip like the dickens! It was good to hear from you. Thank you for the lovely reply. Hopefully my poem was of some comfort to you, my SA friend. May your life be rife with blessings of love. Loving hug, Linda btw your prayers are working. |
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paullallady Member
since 2007-04-03
Posts 262Michigan |
this truly shows the beauty of each gifted day from God. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
paullallady ~ Thank you for your appreciation of my "Thank you" to God for my daily blessings. May your life be one of peace, love, Light, and harmony. EA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ Blessings in soar ...~ Um, think you could send one of those Angel Food cakes South ?: Yummy ! *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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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
So darn sweet!! JL Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MT ~ But of course! One angel food cake is heading south of the 49th parallel ~ topped with freshly whipped cream and strawberries! Please share it with your adorable grandgirlies! EO |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ For that "sweet" reply, I am sending you a batch of my heavenly brownies, via air angel express! EA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(angel friendship hugs) Oh Linda, this is such a wonderful, feel-good poem that I believe encourages everyone to appreciate the little wonders of each seemingly uneventful day that make it all the more blessed! (sigh) Yay, this is wonderful, dearest friend, 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 Angel ~ A simple life with simple pleasures can be simply divine! May all your days be blessed ones! Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Once again, it is good to breathe in your poetry! It feels like Spring to me! Sending thoughts your way; Have a great day. hugs, miscellanea |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I tend the garden, cook, and clean, ~ Yet I’m as rich as any queen. Do you know how utterly beautiful contentment is? *S* Or how greatly you bless as you give thanks for your blessings??? Wonderful work!!!! I'm saving this for all the rainy days my soul encounters... I couldn't ask for a better umbrella. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Miss C ~ Hello! Spring greetings and salutations! The weather is absolutely gorgeous here and it would be difficult to feel anything but ebullient! Springy hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern One ~ Oh, Belle. Your words were warm and ever so kind. It pleases me to no end to know that my 'baby' is going home with you! May your "rainy days" be few and far between! But when they do crop up, I shall spread my proverbial wings above your gold crown and protect you from heaven's tears. Oh, my! I even cracked my own self up with that last line! lol Love you, m'friend! Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... I told you I'd be back... and what better time than when I'm muttering about "this blasted day"? and needing an attitude adjustment? Then I see your comments. *G* You're a treasure, you are! *S* |
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