Open Poetry #42 |
Forever This Heart Shall Sing . . . . (with Music and Voice Recording) |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Forever This Heart Shall Sing Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording. Music is entitled: Dance of the Clouds by Origen From the album: “Era of Aquarius” Artist: Michael F. Wood Forever This Heart Shall Sing by Linda L. Dowd Winds wail and rage through the underbrush of my fallen dreams. Dark clouds are slung low and threatening as shadows linger where the sun once shone. Raindrops that fall from a brooding sky, are the tears that I cry. In these closing days of yet another year gone by since our parting, I am flooded with warm memories. Grain by grain the sands of time are slowly slipping away and I continue to miss you so. All alone am I, yet I remember the warmth of your loving arms wrapped around me in gentler times. As I gaze out to an endless sea, remembering, I quiver at the thought of you and your once proffered hand that touched my heart with roses red. With you, I shared my essence of sea, sky and sod ~ and that of my lotus blossom breeze wafting on a balmy summer’s eve. In moments of quietude, in the dawning light of the darkest night, please wait not for a moment of inspire. Awaken to a morning full of promise and gather rainbows in a bottle. Sweeten my life as does the perfume of morning’s first rose ~ for you are my everything. Tiptoe through the garden of my heart as we listen to wind lullabies and wander wild woods until break of day. Be still, my love, and touch me tender in that secret place. In mid of night, there came a tapping at my window as long shadows slid across the room. I was touched by silvery beams from Mother Moon and slipped into a pool of reverie and silken silence… On rising this spring morning, with the rays of sun shining down upon me,I feel as tho’ I could climb a mountain high. There is joy in knowing that I am a part of the ebb and flow of life. Lilacs lay in gay profusion before me as I awake in midst of a dream ~ to a world of wonder that lay before me. Love is all around me! Love is in the air! ~ In the hushed silence, there is music in a babbling brook as I behold the dew that glistens in the break of day. I blow with the breeze across meadows of clover ~ unencumbered and free. I swim with the dolphins, sing with the meadowlarks, and fly across cerulean skies with the eagles ~ for I am a Light Spirit. In the deepest hour of night time sleep, I awoke to my paradise found. In the gloaming of the bonnie brae with the warm kiss of sun upon my skin, for I have finally found my way home ~ to the home where I belong. If love was ever to find me again, I would welcome it with open arms. For time has a way of mending the wounds of a broken heart. I raise my eyes to the heavenly skies, ~ knowing not what the morrows may bring, but on dreams I will swing ~ from a crescent moon, and forever this heart shall sing. 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 (05-28-2008 03:08 AM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Linda, This is very nice work. It brought to mind Poe's "The Raven". Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, REJ. This poem is actually a compilation of lines and titles that I have strung together from my previous poems. Perhaps you might have recognized a couple of them. I may do this again with another theme in mind. It was fun to do! Linda |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
sensational imagery...my favorite part: "I was touched by silvery beams from Mother Moon and slipped into a pool of reverie and silken silence…" ...sounds like the place to be... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A beautiful offering, Linda, and a lovely composite! |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
"For time has a way of mending the wounds of a broken heart." |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Ouu! I like this poem EA! Lovely! ARCTIC WIND |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Amazing that you could make a composite like this. I guess because you are so consistant in thoughts of love. It reads flowingly and your tender voice compments it. best to you,"late" |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
EA, Like usual your poem is impecably exquisite and for a compilation of poem titles/lines absolutely brilliant and perfectly timed. You are a talented wordsmith for sure. *sidenote* Your voice is so peaceful and serene, very comforting, I daresay, for moments of disquietude. ~Jill |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Ahh, dear Linda Angelo Terrestre, your heart sings beautifully. The quoted part, as every other part actually, can stand alone and bring deep pleasure when we surrender to its magical flow of energy of love. Magical atmospheres that deserve to be absorbed deeply. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Such touching writings so well expressed....great drawing power... Eric |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
'You're in my heart, you're in my soul...' Really nice (as usual. yawn...!) |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I am especially fond of 'underbrush of … dreams.'; And 'crescent moon swinging'! this 'penning' is a fine longing remembrance of, and tribute to, the healing powers of time, nature, and love Ah yes...that ‘gloaming of the bonnie brae’ applause! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lovely Linda Very beautiful, haunting and sad. It is a wonderful piece of poetry. Alison |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
steaven ~ I was partial to that part, myself! lol It pleases me that you liked it as well! Merci! Have a great day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Midnitesun ~ Greetings, Kacy! I was surprised that it all came together fairly coherently. It was lotsafun in the making. I may try my hand at it again, some time! Big hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Robert Frazier ~ Thankfully,that is so often true. Time does heal ~ but often not as swiftly as we would like it to! Warm hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Artic Wind ~ Thanks for your breath of freshness! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Late One ~ That was nice of you to say, Nice Lady! May your forever sing! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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vandana ~ "Nice read" ~ Nice reply! lol Thank you! EA |
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The Shadow in Blue ~ My word! Those were such complimentary and glowing comments, that my cheeks are literally flushing a crimson red! ~ Thanks, Jill! My pale Dresden cheeks needed that! Warm hug and a big smiley face, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Maga Margherita ~ Greetings and salutations to my kindred "Light Spirit". You and I 'feel' each other's poetry so deeply because we are of like Light! As per usual my friend, I am de-Light-ed when you drop by! Linda xo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Eric! ~ my fellow Canadian! It's so good to see you back among the family fold! I used to live in Moncton, New Brunswick ~ on the shore of Shediac Bay. It was wonderful to hear from you! Big, warm hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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simon ~ You're in my heart and in my soul too! lol Have a great day! ~ if you can stay awake! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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shdp ~ Hi, Bruce! Now how would I have come to suspect that if you were to read this poem, that the following lines would have appealed to you?!? ~ "In the gloamin' of the bonnie brae" Thank you for your thoughtful reply ~ and the "applause". Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Alison ~ A, I am always pleased when you stop by for a visit! Once again, I am smiling at a comment of yours! Thank you! With love 'n big hugs, Linda xo |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Linda you are just the best, what more can I say, you are the pinnacle of perfection. Send me an email my dear, I've had a bug in my PC and lost my address book. Love you Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Linda please send me an email. Love Lindsay |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda just proves how in sync your heart is with your thoughts. You have such beauiful poetry inside of you, Sweetie. I have missed your poetry so much!!. Hugs and God bless, Ethel Powered by CGISpy.com |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Linda...As always dear lady it was a pleasure too read you. I look forward to your next compilation...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Lindsay ~ My dear Aussie man ~ and friend ~ your flattering compliments have me beaming! THANK YOU! I shall email you, forthwith! Oh, btw, you can click on the paper and pen icon above someone's post or reply window, to email them. Love U 2, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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garysgirl ~ and everybody's sweetheart! Ethel Mae! ~ It's great to hear from you! Gosh, I do miss your sweet presence at pip ~ in all its forms! ~ poetic, pictoral, responses ~ and your endearing energy! Love to you! You've been missed! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Paul the Poet ~ Hello there! It's been awhile! Hope all has been going well for you! It was a pleasant surprise to hear from you today! Thank you for dropping by and leaving such a dear reply! Love 'n hugs, Linda |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Linda, my dear friend, I don't know how I happened to miss this one. This is absolutely beautiful. I love the music, too. |
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