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Slipping Away |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Alfred Woolmer Slipping Away ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Hold me close, lest I slip thru’ the hands of time and into the nothingness that now beckons me. The pull is strong ~ stronger than the ocean tides ~ far stronger than mine tenuous grip on reality. I fear that I shall simply disappear and that I mightst be . . . no more. Mine essence is slipping away and I know not how to staunch its sanguine flow. Hold me in thy strong embrace, for one more time, lest I vanish into a past that must not ever have been. ~ or ‘twas, perhaps, of mine own fanciful making. . 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 (11-07-2007 04:24 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Angelo, no, I don't want you to slip away!! This is really very powerful and I felt almost this strong pull too ... In His embrace you are always safe. And your own wings will spread wide again and make you feel Love's energy that keeps you centered and aligned to divine perfection, in every moment. (((((Linda))))) Powerfully involving write. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
You write with so much emotion, so that I feel every line...every word. So powerful. So sad. Don't let go! Hugs, Robert |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ At times I dip my pen into the inkwell that holds past emotions. Upon expressing them, such as I have done with the writing of this poem, I find it somewhat of a catharsis ~ an emotional house-cleaning, if you will. Fear not, my caring, compassionate friend! My proverbial wings are still aloft! ~ In spite of the turbulent winds that often blow my way!   Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Robert ~ I suppose that the reason that you felt "every line...every word." is due to the fact that I have lived and felt "every line...every word." and was blessed with the ability to convey my feelings ~ be they past, or present. Thank you for the very nice reply. Loving hug, Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Remember, my dear friend, you are one of my greatest inspirations. I just wish tere was something I could do for you. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Linda - I find now that I'm crying so I reckon that's a good testimony to a most moving poem. Hugs ~ Helen |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Linda, I feel this one as if you were in my head...that unreal feeling that all is just a dream, as if we'd never been. I suspect, though, that the ethers are only ethers from this side and very substantial from the other. After my daughter had brain surgery for a burst aneurysm some years ago, she would grasp one of the nurses by the hand, and ask her, "Are you my angel?" And she would tell me she wanted to go home. I knew she was not talking about a physical address, but to her, at that moment, home was more real than anything here. What touches my heart in your poem is not the dream, but the love. As in heaven, so on earth... Arms around you always, Dear Heart! ~ Karen |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Greetings! I have found that in life, when one door closes ~ another one opens! ~ and I like the view from this new open door! Warm hug-o-love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Oh, you are such a sweet and tender-hearted soul. I almost felt like crying when I read what I had written. Those were very difficult times. However, I got through them and I am so thankful that I am no longer in that place. Emotions such as the ones expressed in this poem, can be pushed down and buried deeply within. Then suddenly, without warning, something will trigger them and they come bubbling back up to the surface. Love to you! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy Karen ~ "Linda, I feel this one as if you were in my head...that unreal feeling that all is just a dream, as if we'd never been." ~ You are very kind and empathic and can feel what others feel. How terrifying it must have been for all of you when you almost lost your daughter. Blessings of love & joy, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ Thanks for dropping by, Island Man! Have a great day! Linda |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
OH, my. What a beautiful write ... I'm fairly speechless  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ Poignantly conveyed emotions~ Touching ...~ *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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
interloper ~ Doctor Love "speechless"?!? ~ Thank you for that one-der-full response! It made me smile. Giving you a big, warm hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MT ~ Hello, Margie Girl! Yeppers, we poets have warehouses chock full of emotions and experiences from which to draw! The more we live ~ the more we have to write about! Some of it is gloriously happy, some of it can be despairingly sad. ~ and then there is all the 'schtuff' in between! Earthy |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Linda Hello sweetie I've read this several times now and it really grabbed my heart...extremely visual and emotional.... hugs hun Love Lee J. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Well this echoes times of past? Like Wordsworth, Dickenson or the Brontes...i like all of those so this is easy to like... Thank you Linda Wordsworth-Dickenson-Bronte?.LOL.. Goldenrose. Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, ring out the old, ring in the new,ring out the false, ring in the true..A Lord Tennyson |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lee ~ I am honoured that you graced my poem with your presence ~ especially at this time when you are grieving the loss of your mother. Your poem "Kathryn" was especially moving. With lots of love and comfort hugs, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Pure Gold ~ You had me smiling ~ and blushing ~ at your highly complimentary response to my poem. ~ I also like your sense of humour! lol Respectfully yours, Linda Wordsworth-Dickenson-Bronte  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Hold me close, lest I slip thru’ the hands of time and into the nothingness that now beckons me." Lean on me when you’re not strong... I’ll be your friend I’ll help you carry on... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ovDAF-VTPg You've always got a friend!! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Love and longing beautifully expressed , Linda keep those emotions flowing Hope |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ Indeed, you ARE a friend. Thank you for the link. It was "music to my ears" ~ and soul! Big hug-o-love to you, Tex Man! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
'High' Hope! "Love and longing beautifully expressed" ~ You, m'dear, have the corner in that department! lol Thanks for dropping by. Loving hug, Linda |
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Khe Iem Junior Member
since 2007-10-14
Posts 25 |
"lest I vanish into a past that must not ever have been." It's nice. Khe Iem |
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Khe Iem Junior Member
since 2007-10-14
Posts 25 |
lest I vanish into a past that must not ever have been. nicely. Khe Iem |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Khe lem ~ Thank you for the double "nice" replies! Hugs 'n smiles, EA |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
How did I miss this amazing piece dear Linda? very beautifully expressed! RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
We need you to keep writing Linda. Hugs. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RDB ~ Good morning, Roneice! ~ Well, it is 7:05 AM in my little corner of the world! lol I'm pleased that you happened upon my poem because I always enjoy it when you stop by for a little visit! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marchmadness ~ That was very sweet of you to say, Ida! Thank you! ~ and might I add, that "we need you to keep writing", as well! Have a glorious day! Linda |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ Thank you! Your visits may be brief, however, they are ALWAYS most welcome! Have a great day! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh how elegant...if words could have the feeling of 'touch' these would feel like velvet ...sigh |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Luminous One ~ Your words are so 'poetical'. They truly are! What a lovely thought, you have penned! Love & Light ~ and a big "Thank You" hug! EA |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda Lou, me thinks your slipping away days are in the past as you are our "Earth" Angel and now firmly planted here on terra firma. Takes a lot of hard work to walk the Earth with that heavenly spirit, but to our great pleasure, you have accomplished it! Very interesting match with the picture and the words btw. KBHBLY always..........lily jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ You know me so well, my dear lily jo. In spite of what may come my way, I manage to somehow keep grounded ~ and still functional! lol I truly am doing fine. How could I not, with all the blessings in my life! And whenever any negatives crop up, I try to put a positive spin on them! We certainly do get 'tested' in life but like any good student, I strive for 'Good' marks! KBHBLY times 10 LL |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Linda, Beautiful, well written, heart-stopping, and poignant. But, my dear, you can never slip away because you are caught in my eye and held in my heart. Love, A |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Ea- A very powerful poem, I am so happy to see it again, because i haven't got a chance to read it , now i did, This is a master piece ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
aziza ~ Alison, you are such a sweet and special person ~ and poetess. Thank you for the heart smile.  Love to you ~ and a big, warm hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ Not only does your poetry bring me joy ~ so do your replies to my own! Thank you! EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm so glad that my slipping away from here for a while didn't make me miss this! Your words carry the power that comes from knowing... I am glad you're no longer in this place, but you write it perfectly... giving such elegance to the desperation. Superb work... going into my library! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern ~ I have to tell you, I had a feeling when I was writing this poem, that if you ever happened to read it, that it would connect with you ~ or vice versa! lol You proved me write! ~ I mean "right"! The feelings and emotions in my poem are felt by most of us at one time or another in our life, however, you have written some of the best poems of this kind and I am pleased that you find mine worthy of saving. Love you! Linda |
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