Open Poetry #45 |
In Shangri-La . . (Rondeau-PW Challenge) |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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In Shangri-La by Linda L. Dowd In Shangri-La the rivers flow, With milk and honey ~ smooth and slow. The skies are clear and sapphire blue, Each flower glows in rainbow hue. Caressing zephyrs softly blow. The stars at night set it aglow. It’s heaven down on Earth below. ~ Where all is young and in renew. ~ In Shangri-La A dreamscape, where I long to go. ~ But where it is, I do not know. It is not legend. It is true, For I have seen it in full view, ~ When I was there so long ago. ~ In Shangri-La. . [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (07-22-2009 07:34 PM).] |
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Posts 22676with you |
"The stars at night set it aglow. It’s heaven down on Earth below. ~ Where all is young and in renew." lovely! |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
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Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
soul~sister i can't get enough of you your writing is beautiful and you are talented love you shel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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SEA ~ Now if only I can find it again! The clock is ticking! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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My Brown-eyed Beauty ss ~ Can you help me find Shangri-La again? The only way I seem to access it is through my dreams ~ but that doesn't seem to stop Father Time. I have to go their in person! O' Deary me, where can it be?!? Thank you for the sweet reply! Love, Linda ~ Lost & Searching... |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
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Linda dear, this is beautiful, as always. Brneyedgrly, I agree with you a 100%. She is indeed a very talented person. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My sweet Canadian Angel, the only thing that i'm sure would enhance that beautiful picture is if you were standing under that rainbow as well. delightful, love you. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Oklahoma's Finest Rose ~ What a sweet thing to say! Mind you, you ARE a rose and roses are sweet! Thank you for the kind words, my dear friend! I appreciate them. May your day be as precious as you are! Love you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Lindsay ~ Aw, Aussie Man, you always find the right words to fluff up my aura! Ya nose eyes loves ya 2. Linda Lou |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
LOVELY POST! ~ utopia sounds good right about now. ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Master Wind ~ I'm waving my magic wand! You soon will be in Utopia! Enjoy the fligt on my angel wings! EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The way you speak of it is a clear sign that you know it, dear Linda Angelo Terrestre, and you will find it I am totally positive about that! Such sweetness and beauty flow here. Love you, Margherita |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
VERY nice! [certainly wish I was there ... rather than trapped in this 'black hole' of a 'reality' amid the "Runaway American Dream" !] applause for this 'penning' ! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Sounds like my kind of place, Linda. You are the Earth Angel who can find it if anyone can. Ida |
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norunnin Member
since 2008-10-16
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i hope you know youve got killer flow |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Linda, I couldn't do a sonnet but it is my pleasure to read yours, this is lovely and seems a mysterious place.. The stars at night set it aglow. It’s heaven down on Earth below. ~ Where all is young and in renew. ~ In Shangri-La very well done. yann |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
O la la...that's a dreamy place you write of. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - please point me in the direction, as I want to go there for a while... BC |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
I'm sure if Shangri-La were half as beautiful as your words I would have been there long ago as well Mesmerizing rondeau of high esteem, you do this classic style of poesy proud dear Linda. Heart2Heart |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
ahh Linda Angel your word dreams never fail exquisite... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
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Dolphina ~ Aw, yes, Margherita, I have dreamt of this place since I was a little 'cherub'. When I find the portal again (mind you there are 3 portals ~ one of which is supposed to be in Siberia!) I will show you the way! We will never grow old and we will be able to laugh and play and have not a care in the world. Tra la la la, Linda Angelo Terrestre |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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shdp ~ Good morning, Bard Bruce! If you close your eyes and meditate for a wee bit, your essence can be transported there for a mini pick-me-up! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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My dear Ida Belle ~ I search for the mystical pleace each time I close my eyes at night. When I do find it ~ and I WILL find it ~ I will light the way for all my family and friends! I'll be the Pied Piper of PipLand. lol Sweet Shangri-lalalala dreams! Linda Lou |
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norunnin ~ Does my words flow like "milk and honey"? ~ Perhaps I'm getting to La La Land than I realized! Thank you! EA |
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Yann the Man ~ I like the sonnet poetic form as well. Actually, this poem is a Rondeau. It's a new form for me but I enjoyed wrapping my pen ~ and brain ~ around it! As always, I appreciate your warm response! Have a happy day! Dream sweetly, this night! Linda Linda |
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BluesSerenade ~ A dreamy place, indeed. I've dreamt of such a place since I was about 5 years old. ~ One can go there in their dreams and when they meditate. The trick is in getting our bodies there as well! Nice to hear from you, Lovely Lori! Linda |
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BC ~ Bill, my dear friend, take my hand this night and I will transport our essences there for a little R & R. ~ A pit-stop, if you will! I can access it's spiritual presence but not its physical one. Once I do, I will share this living Utopia with all who would like to go there! Linda |
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2 I believe that you have been there as well as I. We have just lost the spirit map to take us back there. ~ But we'll return, Dear Katriona! Soneday, we will return. Until then, work on finding it's spirit home in your dreams at night. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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Lady Kate!!! Where on God's green Earth have you been? ~ Have you been hanging out in Shangri-La?!? ~ and haven't been sharing?!? lol So good to have you pip by for a little visit! Thank you for the kind words! Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read and visit...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
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James ~ ... and it is always a pleasure for you to read and visit my posts! Thank you, Hawaii Man! Linda |
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