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The White Cliffs of Dover . . . . . (With music and voice recording)
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The White Cliffs of Dover . . . . . (With music and voice recording) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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The White Cliffs of Dover Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording. Music: Pure Mist by Roland Hanneman  Photographer: David Hunter The White Cliffs of Dover ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ While sitting on a grassy knoll, looking out to sea, A little girl passed me by, then stopped, and turned to me. A bonnet laced with ribbons, crowned locks of gold so fair. Her pinafore was pink and white, and far beyond compare. Her smile hinted mystery ~ her eyes belied her age. Within their depths, I could see, the knowing of a sage. Fresh flowers in her basket, joined the scent of nearby sea, Reminding me of other times, and of another me. She gently placed her pale hand, upon my flushing face. 'Twas then I knew, that she had come, from a far and distant place. Pictures reeled through my mind, of the White Cliffs of Dover. And visions of a little girl, frolicking in clover. Emotion overcame me, as she looked in to my eyes. Our souls were reunited as I came to realize. I once had been the mother, of this precious little girl. And in her joy of finding me, she giggled and did twirl. From the time of our last parting, two centuries had passed. But love had spanned across those years, and forever it would last. I felt a sense of coming home, and as my vision cleared, I reached out arms to hold her close, but she simply disappeared. Tears were streaming down my cheeks, when I happened to see, The flowers in the basket, she had left behind for me. While sitting on a grassy knoll, looking out to sea, A little girl passed me by, then stopped, and turned to me. . |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ Reading this was just wonderful ... I 'felt' the all of it~ *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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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Precious. Thank you ."late" |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so beautiful, EA My poem "Katherine" is about a similar experience so I understand the concept. Ida |
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ameteurpoet101 Junior Member
since 2007-09-24
Posts 18The island of sunshine, Jamaica |
OH WOW I AVENT READ THIS BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL IN A LONG TIME... SIMPLY MAGICAL LONDON~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MT ~ Good morning, Marge. I'm pleased that you feel mine as I do yours! lol Have a happy October! EO |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
late ~ "Precious" is a precious word! ~ and I thank you for using it in regard to my poem!  Hugs to you, this fine, fall day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ida ~ I appreciate your appreciation and your understanding!  Have a great day! Hugs to you, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ameteurpoet101 ~ That was great to hear! ~ er, "read"! lol Thank you ever so much! Giving you an extra warm, welcoming hug, EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You share such precious visions with us, dear Linda. And there is always this touch of magic that makes me relax and sigh. So very beautiful. Love and hugs, Angelo Terrestre! Margherita  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Well, bless your sweet soul. I am always happy when I see that you have dropped by! I do so enjoy sharing my visions and thoughts with you. ~ and thank you for sharing yours through your wonderful poetry! Love to you! Angelo Terrestre |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Wow Linda, this was gorgeous.... how wonderful this sounds, the feel of Ireland...a wonderland of green... this bought tears.... thank you Lady Jane... Love ya Me |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Voice of an angel, on the White Cliffs of Dover. I’ve been lullabied!  Great write EA!! JL Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Linda you are such a wonderful poet with a special way of telling your heart felt memories. my heart goes out to you. Take care. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee J ~ I think that I should have gotten totally over my cold before I recorded this. I kept losing my voice!  Thank you for lovely reply, Lovely Lee! Love to you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ Awww, that was such a sweet response. Singing you a lullaby this night. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay P ~ "such a wonderful poet" ~ look whose calling the kettle black! As always, it was good to hear from you! EA |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Ea searching for my poem the fairy Meadow" i found this lovely poem that i have seemed to miss of yours! well done, i love it on the wall it goes ! YOU SO EARNED IT ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ What a sweet reply! Thank you! I remember your "Fairy Meadow"! It was magical! I too, have enjoyed your poetry. You are a wonderful new addition to our poetic family! Loving hug, EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful tale you tell! *S* This is pure delight! *S* I couldn't pass by this title... I grew up hearing my mother sing "there'll be blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover"... And now I have memories of seeing those cliffs with Kethry last year... they are magnificent! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern one ~ Belle, I am very pleased that my post was able to conjure up so many wonderful memories. Thank you for the kind words ~ and the surprise! lol Love to you, my southern friend! Linda  |
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