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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Paul Jean Clays Sad, Lunar Eyes ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Moondrops are raining from sad, lunar eyes, While unsettled seas drink the tears that she cries. The night swallows up all her strength and her pride, As she pines for the love, that had ebbed with the tide. ~*~ Encircling arms, were once comforting and warm. A protective safe haven ~ her port in a storm. Now churning black waters and turbulent skies, Were threatening her with an untimely demise. A gale came squealing from the highlands up north, And towering waves tossed the lass back and forth. She was dragged like a rag doll along rocky shoal, As she clung on to life and to last vestige of soul. Broken and lifeless, her body washed up on shore, But her sad, lunar eyes would not cry any more. Her spirit now wails and screams with the wind, As she longs for her lover who had mortally sinned. ~*~ Moondrops are raining from sad, lunar eyes, While unsettled seas drink the tears that she cries. The night swallows up all her strength and her pride, As she pines for the love, that had ebbed with the tide. Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-14-2007 05:00 PM).] |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
what a day. Your poem cries for me, cries with me and made me cries more. so beautiful a painting and so very beautiful a poem. a master piece. a truly master piece. !!!!! a soft hand is touching me. thank you very much for sharing. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Marvelous beginning and end, loved it. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Such a tragic sadness, but innate understanding of life’s misfortune. You are a compelling read Ms. Dowd. (PS I would be proud to row your boat any day...) JL  Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh how sad, but beautifully written. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
OMG, Linda, you are scaring me....I just now posted....and man oh man... Sighs, what can I say, we're crawling in each others minds today.... you are outstanding.... vibes are alive for sure.... hugs |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Sad but beautiful, Linda. Oh, yes, those loves that ebb with the tide - we all have known them. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (angel friendship hugs) Oh Linda, although I've never really had an earnest experience with love, ever so often my heartstrings and imagination tend to get tangled together on certain days, where longing for ever so long makes it feel as though endless cycles of unrequited love ebb at my heart's shores, and it is as though I can hear her voice through the conch shell, but don't know how to reach her and comfort her! (sad sigh) Of course no yearning can ever match the tragedy of lovers who truly are unfortunate victims at sea literally, but I can understand how every sensitive, poetic spirit can universally identify with such feelings as these! God Bless You, dearest friend, this is so emotionally earnest and poignant, 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I believe this is one of my favorties of yours now! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Outstanding poem, Linda....you just amaze me. Really...really good. Now my eyes are ebbing with tears... ....  KBHBLY....lily jo |
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The_Nameless_One Member
since 2007-01-20
Posts 165Missouri |
Wow this really is a sad poem but so beautifully written I could see those sad lunar eyes in my mind while reading this |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is stunning, my friend... the framing verses... just right for the vivid picture you paint with words! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I could tell from the title this one was going to hurt and it does Linda Angel so well written |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Drauntz ~ Oh, my! I'm wrapping my 'wings' around you. Your plaintiff response really touched me. ~ and I thank you for the kind words. May the sun dry up all your tears. Giving you a loving hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Thank you for saying so! Have a great day!  Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ Thank you for offering. Would you wear a captain's hat?!?  ~ and don't forget the life perservers! ~ Just in case we hit rough waters! lol Thank you for the gallant response.  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hi, Sue! Yes, 'tis sad, indeed! I actually dreamed this scenario and started writing it upon awakening the next morning. Perhaps it was a memory of a past life!  Thanks for dropping by! Loving Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee J ~ Well, I best go check out that poem that you posted. As they say, "Great minds think alike!" lol Love 'n kindred hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Hi, Honey! Yes, but then the tides bring in some fresh fish! ~ so to speak! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ " sensitive, poetic spirit" ~ and that is a apt description of yourself. That sensitivity shows in all that you write. ~ Your songs, poetry ~ and your replies. Hold that conch shell up to your ear and hear your dream girl whispering, "I'm coming, I'm coming..." Luvsya, Angel Boy! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Passing Shadows ~ Hi, Dixie! Thank you for saying so! That put some pink in my cheeks! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Greetings and salutations, lily jo! It certainly would take one heckuvvalot of tears to fill a sea! ~ But I darn near filled one myself while writing this poem. Gosh, I really got swept away by the ocean of emotion! Thank you for the flattering reply! KBHBLY Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nameless One ~ I'm pleased that you were able to picture her sad lunar eyes. I appreciate hearing from you. That was a lovely reply. Thank you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One ~ Hi, Belle! It is always wonderful to hear from you and to read your thoughtful replies! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ It even "hurts" me, to read it! ~ As you may have noticed, I usually write happy endings! May all your seas be calm ones! Loving Light, LA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
An amazing dream-write, dear Linda! And the picture fits perfectly. Those sad, lunar eyes are so vivid and haunting! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
I've always enjoyed your writing. This is not a disappointment. Sad, but you capture the essance well with your words. Enjoyed, Kristabell "You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." James Lane Allen |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Thank you for your lovely comments. Dreams can be marvelous fodder for the writing mill! May all your dreams be loverly. Love & hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kristabell ~ I'm tickled pink to learn that you "always enjoy" my writing! That was very sweet of you to say! Thank you! EA |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Exquisitely done. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Sharon! I appreciate your "exquisite" response to my poetic efforts, dear Exquisite Poetess! Thank you! May your day be an exquisite one! Big hug, Linda |
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