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Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

0 posted 2008-12-07 04:00 PM

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Heaven and Hell
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

Searing winds fleeced this floundering soul,
As I reeled on the brink of despair.
Precariously perched o’er the pit of Hell,
~With neither a hope nor a prayer.

Sulfurous fumes rose from Dante’s depths,
~Spewed from roiling cauldrons below.
Tortured souls screamed out blasphemous words,
In the throes of their suffering and woe.

Sharp gasps escaped my blistering lips,
As I lost unsure footing and fell.
~Down brimstone walls that were searing my skin,
As I plummeted to the bowels of Hell.

I beseeched Our Father to save my soul,
And to raise me up thru’ Heaven’s Gate.
~To His loving Home of peace, harmony and love,
And far from Hell’s misery and hate.

The Archangels swooped down and delivered me,
Into the Arms of our loving Lord.
I experienced surcease and sweet release,
And lay down my warrior’s sword.

I breathed sweet perfumes of flowers and herbs,
~Jasmine and roses and thyme.
Skies and still waters were heavenly blues,
In this Elysian world sublime.

Clarion choirs sang to music of harps,
~All were lyrical sounds for the soul.
I belonged in this land of God’s Loving Light,
~Not ever to return to Hell’s Hole.

I awoke to the madrigals of meadowlarks,
With a knowing that all would be well.
The Path I would walk rose to Heaven’s Gate
~Not the one that led straight to Hell.

“The time has come for man to lay down
his arms, and pick up each other.”
~ Linda L. Dowd

~

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 posted 2008-12-07 05:43 PM

Yo dear Linda,

It sound like you got lucky. Of course, I wish you well with that.

I liked your thought at the end.

Love Bobby

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2008-12-07 06:16 PM

Dear Linda Angelo Terrestre, you made me perceive those tongues of fire lurking ... it felt like shivering in the heat!!
But then the twist of fate brought such a sigh of relief. Wonderful image of the Archangels who came to your rescue ...

This is a powerful write, my dear Poetess, and it is a perfect reminder of how our faith and our awareness of being loved helps us overcome our fears.

Your poetic language is exceptional.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

3 posted 2008-12-07 07:17 PM

Oh Linda, this is so beautiful. Now, where else would an angel go, other than Heavens gates.

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

4 posted 2008-12-07 08:16 PM

The Archangels swooped down and delivered me,
Into the Arms of our loving Lord.
I experienced surcease and sweet release,
And lay down my warrior’s sword.

Lovely words dear Linda, but there is something wrong with that poem,for although it is written in your very best style and a joy to read
There is no way that you will go down into the cauldrons of hell, for you will go straight to the golden gates of heaven and be welcomed with open arms, Anyway that is what I think.
Love you.

Lindsay

nourzihane
Member

since 2008-07-10

Posts 254
Algeria

5 posted 2008-12-08 06:41 AM

Dear Linda

you are wonderful with your writtings
thank ypou so much

love
nourziha

nourzihane
Member

since 2008-07-10

Posts 254
Algeria

6 posted 2008-12-08 06:56 AM

Dear linda

You are wonderful with your writtings
thank you so much

love
nourzihane

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2008-12-11 04:12 PM

That's not a place for an angelic one to be... but you wrote the flames vividly. *S* Great poem of faith... well done!

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

8 posted 2008-12-11 04:16 PM

You are saved
and that's all she said......
HALLELUYAH !!

amusemi
Senior Member

since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

9 posted 2008-12-11 06:43 PM

Absolutely gorgeous! Beautifully done...kat

Vestibular Bard
Member

since 2008-12-11

Posts 284
New York

10 posted 2008-12-11 08:10 PM

I cast my soul into the wind,
Its superstitions bid farewell,
And by and by my soul returned,
Whispering to me; “I am hell”.

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