Open Poetry #41 |
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Come Christmas Morn . . (with music & my watercolor painting & voice recording) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light ![]() |
Come Christmas Morn Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording. Music: In the Bleak Midwinter by Steve Schuck from the album "A Celtic Celebration" ![]() Watercolour Painting:“Warm Remembrance” Artist: Linda L. Dowd Come Christmas Morn by Linda L. Dowd The air is crisp this winter’s night. ~ The skies an incandescent gray. All is still in my home town. ~ For come the morn is Christmas day. Feathered plumes of chimney smoke, ~ They curl and swirl in slow arise, Looking like a Hallmark postcard, ~ Heaven’s hearth in realize. Distant bells are ringing softly. ~ Memories flood from long ago. When all was charmed ~ so pure and simple. ~ As Old Man River, life did flow. Praise is sung thru’ Yuletide carols. ~ Around a warming pine log fire. Merry moments to be cherished. ~ Of faith and hope thru’ song inspire. The air is crisp this winter’s night. ~ The skies an incandescent gray. All is still in my home town. ~ For come the morn is Christmas day. . |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Linda! Your voice is so beautifully pleasing, and the music was just right for your words. Such gifts as you possess...thank goodness we have you sharing all, here at PiP. Merry Christmas! |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is beautiful in every aspect. Your voice is perfect for this poem, your water colors are lovely and your poem another work of art. Thank you. Joyce |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Distant bells are ringing softly. ~ Memories flood from long ago. When all was charmed ~ so pure and simple. ~ As Old Man River, life did flow. Wonderful, dear Maga Linda, Angelo Terrestre! You made my own memories surface and you intensified my longing for such a Christmas morn. You are such a multitalented artist, it is a joy to have this total showering of your art all in one. Velvet voice, magical words and on top of it a very skilled and creative paint brush!! I love to dwell in your beauty! Smiles and hugs. Margherita ![]() ![]() |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Written and painted as only you can do it dear Linda, you certainly are a girl of many talents, warm hugs to you. take care. Lindsay |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
This made me feel all warm and snuggly! The painting is beautiful. You Dear Angel have oodles of angelic talents. Amazing. You inspire me ![]() Love, Tink ![]() If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Linda, You are a beautiful artist. I love your poetry - and this one swept over me and filled me with wonderful memories. You give us all a beautiful gift when you share 'you'. xoxoxo Alison |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Dear Linda - You bless us all in the sharing of your gifts. Thank you! It's always a pleasure reading, listening, and looking! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshiny One ~ Oh, Karilea, what a lovely thing to say! I appreciate your kind words. Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you as well! Love & Sun Light, Linda ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
'Joy'ce ~ 'Tis the season to reJOYce! ![]() Lovely response from a lovely poetess! Blessings of joy to you and your loved ones! Linda ![]() ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marvelous Margrit/Margherita ~ I doubt that I could write a response worthy of your response! It means a great deal to me that you appreciate me ~ as much as I appreciate you and your talents! ![]() Love you too! ![]() Maga Linda ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay ~ LP, you say the sweetest thing, m'dear man from Down Under! Yes, I have been blessed with talent ~ as have you and our fellow pipsters. This is not spoken with any sense of ego. It is simply my appreciation for the gifts that I have received. What we all can take some credit for is our working on developing our God-given talents. I know He is smiling at you, my friend. ![]() Blessings of peace, love & joy to you and yours! Linda ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ Tink, knowing that my post was able to make you "feel all warm and snuggly", makes me feel all warm and happy! ![]() God bless you, your family, and friends, With love & holiday hugs, Linda ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
aziza ~ Alison, you have just added some more joy to my day as I have been reading this outpouring of kindness from those who have enjoyed my post. Pipsters have such warm, loving, supportive, and appreciative souls. Gosh, I love this home that Ron built. Thank you! May your every day be filled with the magic of Christmas! Linda xo ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ "It's always a pleasure reading, listening, and looking!" ~ That was so cute! ~ Just like YOU, Honey! ![]() May the magic of Christmas fill you from head to (mistle)toe. ![]() Loving hug, Linda ![]() |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
As the other Pipsters, I find it hard to answer your lovely post with words to tell you how great you are. Multitalented as you are I am stuck here with only, I truly enjoyed your better than Hallmark card. Merry Christmas."late" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fabulous presentation here...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear 'late' ~ Oh, but you DID find the words ~ and they were wonderful! ~ and I thank you! ![]() Love to you and a big, warm hug 'n smile, Linda ![]() ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ Thank you very much Island Man! I appreciate you taking the time away from your idyllic Hawaiian lifestyle! lol Loving hug, Linda ![]() ![]() |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA- you did it again! you made one of the best christmas post ever!!!!!!!! I love this one! soooooo much! ![]() MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! ARCTIC WIND |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ My goodness! Thank YOU so much for the exuberant and enthusiastic response to my Christmas offering! Love to you, dear boy! May your Christmas be as merry as you yourself are! ![]() ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ Thanks for dropping by! It's always nice to hear from you! ![]() ![]() |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
How Delightful! Our choir just sang "In the Bleak Midwinter" this weekend. Lovely and Merry Christmas. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
thank you for touching us throughout the year and especially this holiday time merry merry christmas ![]() |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
What a beautiful voice you have and what a beautiful poem you wrote and your art work is awesome. Really enjoyed it, at the very moment when Christmas Eve turns into Christmas morning (at my place). Happy Christmas to you dear friend. Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry ~ Oh, how wonderful it must have sounded with your church choir singing "In the Bleak Midwinter". ![]() Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Love & Christ-mas Light, Linda ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goddess ~ Merry, merry Christmas, to you as well, Michelle Ma Belle! ![]() Thank you for the sweet sentiments. I feel the say about you and your poetry. Love & Christ-mas Light, Linda Larry ~ Oh, how wonderful it must have sounded with your church choir singing "In the Bleak Midwinter". ![]() Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Love & Christ-mas Light, Linda ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Titia! I am so happy that you dropped by! ~ and your nice comments are very much appreciated. ![]() I hope your Christmas is a very happy one and that you will be making merry all through 2008! lol Love & CHRIST-mas Light, Linda Larry ~ Oh, how wonderful it must have sounded with your church choir singing "In the Bleak Midwinter". ![]() Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Love & Christ-mas Light, Linda ![]() |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Just lovely - Merry Christmas, Linda.. ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nan!!! My word! This was a pleasant surprise and a half. Thank you! ~ and yes, this a very merry Christmas which was celebrated with family and friends. ![]() May 2008 be a wonderful year to be remembered! Loving hug, Linda |
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