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The Loneliest Tune
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The Loneliest Tune |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Tamara Le Lemp The Loneliest Tune by Linda L. Dowd Listless, lie I, in the soft lambent light of a hot summer eve’s rising moon. I ache with the longing to be held in your arms as my heart croons the loneliest tune. Gone are those times when joy filled our days and splendour was ours through the nights, I yearn for the closeness of our bodies and minds and our climbs to new spiritual heights. Westerly winds blew our blossoms of love ~ They lie scattered across landscapes and sea Only fragments remain of our flowering romance and the one left alone ~ is me... Listless, lie I, in the soft lambent light of a hot summer eve’s rising moon I ache with the longing to be held in your arms as my heart croons the loneliest tune. ~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is very sad and I feel your loneliness. Very pretty. Joyce |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Yes, I know the tune, I think summer does that to us, then they say the holidays are a lonely time, and before we know it it's a new year and hope springs anew. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ here's a song for ya~ And the seasons they go round and round, and the painted ponies go up and down. We're captive on a carousel of time, we can't return we can only look behind from where we came, and go round and round and round in the circle game. Love ya Linda. and you too EA. Smile sweetie~ |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Linda, This poem works well. The end rhymes are effective. Love Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Gone are those times when joy filled our days and splendour was ours through the nights, I yearn for the closeness of our bodies and minds and our climbs to new spiritual heights. I just loved your poem Linda and that verse especcially. Take care dear lady, love Lindsay |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
"Gone are those times when joy filled our days and splendour was ours through the nights" Sometimes, when those times disappear, it opens up space for times anew. Beautiful write. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
And another lovely Linda write! Sometimes we all play "the loneliest tune" but soon become more up-beat when it becomes boring.  Helen |
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Musel Junior Member
since 2008-07-17
Posts 34 |
what a sad poem,, so beautiful though,, I loved your use of imagery and metaphor.. It really impressed me.. Thank you for sharing it with us,, it's really special |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
This is terrible. Terribly sad and terribly good. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Oh, sweet Linda Angelo Terrestre, you write sadness as beautifully as happiness. Touching and heartbreaking. But of course I know you have powerful divine resources to overcome this feeling of abandonment (if this is about you ...), so I relax and send big hugs. and all my love Margherita  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Linda, I do like a lonely tune now and again but not often sending angel  and  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I am especially fond of: "Westerly winds blew our blossoms of love ~ They lie scattered across landscapes and sea Only fragments remain of our flowering romance and the one left alone ~ is me..." effective 'Romanticism'! |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Linda, Your poem makes me feel so lonely. I better go out get some fresh air; watch few people walking on the busy street. See you later…bye… Prasad  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA Beauty can be in the most saddest of Poems.. Lovely and wonderfully Penned of those touching words!  ARCTIC WIND |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Aching with you, Linda. Hugs - Owl |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Very poignant. Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Joyce. I was reflecting upon some sad and lonely times in my life. ~ Two, to be exact. They just make me appreciate the good times even more. Thank you for your sweet and sensitive response. With love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BluesSerenade ~ Lori, what a lovely, comforting song. It put a smile in my  .Thank you so much! I appreciate your thoughtfulness! May all your summers be rife with love and romance!  ~ and Linda and EA love you too!  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
REJ ~ Hello, Bobby! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments! Love 2 U, as well! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay ~ Thank you for always supporting me and my poetry! Your constant caring and friendship mean a great deal to me. With love and hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kaoru!!! My goodness! What a pleasant surprise to hear from you! I hope that you and your beautiful daughter have been well and happy! Yes, what you say is so true! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Helen ~ Greetings, Honey! I got a little chuckle out of your cute response! Yes, the loneliest tune CAN become somewhat boring! lol May you never have a reason to be bored! Love to you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Musel ~ Hello, and welcome to pipTalk's "Family of Friends"! Thank you for reading my poem and for your warm response to it! Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Garapan ~ lol You had me going there, for a moment! ~ You cheeky little monkey! Sending love, a hug, 'n a smile, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Maga Margherita La Senorita Que Bonita ~ I was in a very sad mood when I wrote this poem. There was something in my day that triggered these emotions and past memories. Gosh, it's amazing how things we thought were buried deep can come bubbling up to the surface. Sending all my love to you, as well! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Darlin' Dixie ~ That was an especially sweet response to my poem. It was very much appreciated and and right backatchya!May your heart never have the need to croon a sad love tune ever again! ~ and if you do write one, may it just be 'poetry'! Linda xo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
shdp ~ Hi, Bruce the Romantic Poet! Your comment "effective 'Romanticism'!" was very well received! Thank you!Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Prasad ~ Hmmm! Going out in the fresh air sounds like a great idea! May I join you? Reading my poem again, now that I am out of my emotional funk, makes me very thankful to be out of it now! Whew! What a downer! With love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ARCTIC WIND ~ Thank you for your sweetly sensitive comments. May your day be as refreshing as you, yourself, are! Love & Hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wise One ~ Diana, dearest, you are such a warm and compassionate soul and it is reflected in your poetry and your tender, understanding replies. Love to you, venerable OWL, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ "Poignant" is a word that I could also use to describe many of your own fine pieces of poetry! Thank you! Have a fantabulous day! Linda |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
You really have a gift with words; I don't think there is a poem of yours I don't like!!!!! And thank you so much for all your comments. I don't know if you have read "Educated Ignorance" or "Another Summer"? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
WW EA Thank you! |
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Gumpy Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 143Canada |
"Listless, lie I, in the soft lambent light of a hot summer eve’s rising moon. I ache with the longing to be held in your arms as my heart croons the loneliest tune." Gets you right from the start, and follows right through. A fabulous write. thanks Gumpy How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gumpy! Hi, there! Your name always makes me smile. It's so cute! Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate it! Big hug, EA |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This is soooooooooo Good!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Such a talented gift you do EA, thank you for the delectable read even if my knowledge of english made it difficult.. regards yann |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
the ache, the longing, the lonliness...you've captured them all so well here...beautifully |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
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Pantheress Member
since 2008-11-02
Posts 215Queensland, Australia |
Another beautiful poem, thank you for sharing this with me,smiles.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
One Who Walks With the Wind ~ ... and you are "soooo" nice! Thank you, WW! May your heart croon a happy tune! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
2islander2 ~ Hi, Yann! With a poetic soul such as yours, it is not necessary for you to know every mot ~ You understand with your romantic heart. ~ May your heart forever croon a happy tune, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
steaven ~ "ache, the longing, the lonliness" ~ Yes, I have experienced them all. I am thankful that they are all in the past and it is from those memories from which I draw my ink. ~ May your heart forever croon a happy tune, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
nourzihane ~ Oh, dear! Your graphic appears only as a tiny little square! I do so love your little gifts and have saved them all! I thank you for what I'm sure was another creatively beautiful gem! ~ May your heart forever croon a happy tune! With love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pantheress ~ Thank you for saying so! ~ May your heart croon a happy tune! The Lioness (a Leo) |
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