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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti Welling Eyes ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ On satin sheets, I lie alone, with pillow pressed to breast. I weep and sigh ~ and wonder why, his vows, he did transgress. The moon, this night, is cold and clear, ~ Its light bares hidden lies. The truth I see, with broken heart, brings tears to welling eyes. ‘Tis early spring, when all be new, And love shouldst blossom 'n grow. But his, alas, hast withered and died, ~ I be flooded with sorrow and woe. ~*~ I awoke next morn, bathed in the light, Of a sparkling, springtime sun. With scents of flowers and songs of birds, ~ Mine new life had thus begun! Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
A good guy always wins, but sometimes healing seems so slow... Eventually, the sun will dry those tears and provide the light and energy, warmth and shelter to go on. Linda, you almost had me in tears until I read the last verse. Then, I understood your title better. I like your play on words there. So true to optimism you are. miscellanea |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Well or sad you are always a delight to read.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
And well you did to let the sun embrace you and dry your tears. In surrendering to what is, healing occurs. Your wise and beautiful words are a treasure that should be "absorbed" by those who are stuck in a permanent "night". Your poetical messages are always profound. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
what a nightmare! beautiflu. enjoyed |
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sweetpoetess Member
since 2005-02-27
Posts 428Florida |
This is such a beautiful poem. It was sad and then became happy. The last part is so true. Forget the past and start anew. Awesome poem!!! Poetry is beauty in words. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
ahhh Linda Angel another beauty... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda Lou, every poem is perfection. It is just too bad we have to experience sorrow to be able to express it so well, huh? Wishing you a sunny Spring morning. *big bear hugs*......lily jo |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Linda ... nicely done. And ... hopeful, like spring itself. Bob |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Miss C ~ Eternal optimism can Lighten - the Darkest cloud.  It's a process that is worth the effort! lol I enjoyed reading your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to share them. Springy hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Thank you, my sweet sonneteering friend! Mind you, I much prefer to write from a place of wellness as opposed to that of sadness.  Be well! Be happy! Loves 'n springtime hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ I am profoundly touched by your profundity. Your mind works well with your heart.  Carpe Diem! Seize the day ~ and make it your own! Love & Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Drauntz ~ A living nightmare that I have experienced. Thank goodness a sorrowful night fades into the shadows of a glorious, sunshiny, spring day! Life goes on! Tweet Tweet Happy spring hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
sweetpoetess ~ What a sweet reply, dear poet! You're not only sweet ~ You're smart! So glad to see you've come home, J!!! You've been missed! May your spring be a joyous one! Giving you a warm hug-o-love, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ Spring is a time when love is in the air ~ and I feel compelled to write about it! I'm pleased that you have been enjoying my romantic pennings ~ as I have yours! May there be lights in your eyes, a smile in your heart and a dance in your feet! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Greetings, lily jo! Yes, the highs can be so much sweeter after having experienced the lowly lows.  But knowing that the good times will roll once again, helps us get through the tough schtuff! May your road be smooth-rolling and bathed in the light of the sun, moon, and the stars! Lovesya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RMW ~ Thanks, Bob! May spring put a spring in your step! 'Tis a time of rebirth and new beginnings! Enjoy! Love & spring Light, Linda |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I too love the way this poem went from sad to a new future...It came into bloom much like spring itself...A joy to read...*Big Hugs* |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Dante Gabriel Rossetti is one of my favorite pre-raphael artists...I love his painting..."The Message" http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/rossetti/beatrix.jpg and you have so flattered the artist, and his lovely wife...Elizabeth you have flattered him and he would smile in envy of your insightful, caring and spiritual poems. Extremely good reading here. Thank you Love to you Lee J. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A wonderful message...James |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Linda, So, so beautiful! "~I awoke next morn, bathed in the light, Of a sparkling, springtime sun. With scents of flowers and songs of birds, ~ Mine new life had thus begun!" Makes me feel as if I can move forward over any obstacle. Thanks for sharing! ~Terry ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) When I first saw the title I was worried it would end on a sad note, but I was joyed to read the ending, as truly eyes can well through both sorrow and joy, yay! (angel friendship hugs) I love this, sweet friend, it glistens just like spring, 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 |
Startime ~ I always prefer happy endings! ~ and beginnings! Happy trails, Star Light! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lee ~ How fitting, dear kindred spirit that we should appreciate the works of the same artiste. Thank you for the link to one of his paintings. He truly was a grand master painter. May your eyes well only with tears of joy! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Island Man ~ Aloha, James! Thank you! ~ and you've been know to pen a "wonderful message" or two, yourself! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Terry ~ "Makes me feel as if I can move forward over any obstacle." ~ You can, Terry! Oh, yes, you truly CAN! Fly high, happy and free over all obstacles! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mistletoe Angel ~ Hi, Noah! Like you, I don't like unhappy endings. I want to be left with a broad smile on my cherubic face! Say cheese: lolLoveya! Linda |
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