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God's Eternal Light . . . (Villanelle PW Challenge)
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God's Eternal Light . . . (Villanelle PW Challenge) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Beatrice Adams God’s Eternal Light by Linda L. Dowd Each morn I wake in light of sunshine bright, and plant the seeds of joy that they might grow. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. Each wrong I’ve done, I plan to make it right. ~ For I shall reap the seeds I plant and sow. Each morn I wake in light of sunshine bright. For all is well in God's embrace of Light. As is Above, may we be blessed below. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. Gold rays of love cast out my days of night. God guides my oars as steady forth I row. Each morn I wake in light of sunshine bright. The skies are clear with no dark clouds in sight. Both day and night, God's love fills up my soul. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. Bask in the glow of God's eternal Light. Let go, let God ~ enjoy life's ebb and flow. Each morn I wake in light of sunshine bright. I sleep in peace as moonbeams light the night. *+* |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
That's beautiful and I love the picture Most enjoyable poem Thank you for sharing Annie  |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Linda, the villainelle is one of my favorite forms of poetry. Yours has the feel of ebb and flow, like surf, constant, whispering, brilliant, musical, and vast. The peace permeates, and the senses calm. How beautifully you lay these thoughts out for us...and with such talent! It's a soothing poem to wake up to, as well.  |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
A most becalming and soothing villanelle and always a pleasure to read your exquisite poesy dear lady. This style of classic poesy becomes you m'dear I'm sure you would write a splendid sonnet too  Heart2Heart |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Beautiful and peaceful and inspiring, Linda. Just what I needed. Smiles. Yes, "let go and let God" is one of my favourite quotes. It is not always easy to let go, but, of course, God does things so much better than I (giggles at the understatement), so I am always relieved when I get it right and really do, "let go and let God!" Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Nothing more than this is indeed required to live life in fullest awareness and in gratitude. You have expressed the quiet surrendering to God's love ever so beautifully, dearest Linda Angelo Terrestre. Such elegance and joyful truth emanate from this page of exquisite poetry. Love, Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Linda, It's great that the world always works good for you, day and night. Love Bobby |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
beautiful, I made this my prayer today :-) "let go, let God" |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
my lovely linda ~sigh~ your life sounds so beautiful! love you,  sol sista |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I read this in the other forum. It's such a beautiful way to think and to feel, and girl, you have an awesome talent for poetry. I'm so glad you posted this again. Your spirit shines, and I'm standing blessed in your aura. Huggles! ~Karen |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Linda much enjoyed, love you. Lindsay |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Love your poem! yes, I do sleep well at night because I know God is there and watching. You truly an Earth Angel doing God's work in your poems. He must be smiling down on you. I'll be reading more of your poems! Go with God!P.S. The picture you have posted is wonderful! |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Love your poem! yes, I do sleep well at night because I know God is there and watching. You truly an Earth Angel doing God's work in your poems. He must be smiling down on you. I'll be reading more of your poems! Go with God!P.S. The picture you have posted is wonderful! |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Loved you poem and your picture. God loves you! |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Loved you poem and your picture. God loves you! |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Loved you poem and your picture. God loves you! |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
Love your poem! yes, I do sleep well at night because I know God is there and watching. You truly an Earth Angel doing God's work in your poems. He must be smiling down on you. I'll be reading more of your poems! Go with God!P.S. The picture you have posted is wonderful! |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
When Poetry spreads its wings of elocution like this, its radiance is felt in heavenly light. |
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Johan Member
since 2009-05-13
Posts 88Lincolnshire, England U.K. |
Having written a few of these candle burning Villanelle's I know how hard they are to write, this is a masterful write indeed. Johan |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh yes, I can echo Johan's comment, I know a bit about villanelles myself, I have written quite a few, and I can tell you this is one beautifully crafted villanelle. Excellent job dear Linda. Heart2Heart |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Linda, enjoyed this very much my friend, God bless. Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Annie ~ Good evening! (it's afternoon here) to you, Miss Pretty 'n Prim in Pink! I'm pleased that you popped into my pip post and founf the pic and poem pleasing!  Love & Light ~ God's, Moon, & Sun  Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ My goodness, Karen, your reply was so beautiful and lyrical, it near lulled me to sleep. That was exceptionally nice of you to say ~ and you said it so eloquently! Thank you! Love & God's Light, Linda 2 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 2 Thank you, Katriona. I admire your pennings of the classic poetic forms! You are a skilled poet technically, but even more appealing to me is your ability to stir emotion in me with the beauty of your words.  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Venerable Wise Owl ~ Greetings, Dear Diana! "Beautiful and peaceful and inspiring," ~ I'll take it! lol It is highly gratifying to know that you feel that way about my poetic efforts. Mind you, it's hard to go wrong when God is the focus of the poem! Love & God's Light in all Its glorious forms! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita Que Bonita ~ I literally do try to go more with the ebb and flow of life than I used to. I was like the proverbial salmon always struggling to swim upstream. I have a more relaxed attitude. I still am faced with the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune ~ but my attitude has improved. I don't spazz like I used to. I am more at peace and believe everything happens for a reason. Thy Will be done!Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ May God's Light light up your life! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
REJ ~ Yes, for the most part life is good for me both day and night. However, when things aren't, I still maintain a positive attitude and before I know, positivity starts rolling in to wash away all the negative crapola! Light attracts Light! Dark attracts Dark! ~ So I keep the Light on! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martiniat ~ I used to suffer with bouts of insomnia ~ Until I discovered how to hand all my stresses, fears, worries, and woes over to God for the night.I even stopped saying my loooong prayers. I made them short but meaningful ~ and fell to sleep! It works for my daughters now, as well. May His Light light up your road in life! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brown-eyed Beauty ~ Greetings, sol sistah! I honestly believe that happiness is a state of mind. Think happy! Be happy! Even during the darkest times, I still put a smile on my face and before I know it, I'm actually smiling from the inside out. Some times, it just takes a little bit longer than I would like!!!  Loveya! Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ Oh, my dear sweet Karen, you have such a generous spirit and say the most divine things. My aura has its radiant days ~ and its not so radiant days! But overall, I try to keep it fluffed up and shining! lol Love you!!! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LindsayP ~ My loyal Aussie Man. I doubt that you have missed a poem of mine since you joined pip two years ago! Your loyalty and support of my writing is invaluable to me! ~ as is your friendship! Love you bunches! Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
GBride ~ Never before have I received so many "God Bless you"s in one post! lol The multiple posts has happened to me before as well. The reply does't register so you try again etc. and then they all pop up at once! Your glitches worked well for me! All those kind words and blessings coming through numerous times! God bless you to! ~ and sweet dreams! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
DLY ~ You do have a uniquely exprssive and poetic way of putting things! Me likee! Thank you, Lester! Love & God's Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Johan ~ I find them difficult to write as well. It's like following a complicated recipe. Mind you, with patience and determination, the end result can be worth the effort. The French Vanilla, as I affectionately refer to this French form, has such beauty and grace if one manages to write one correctly. I'm pleased that you found mine not lacking. Thank you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
2 Thank you for the compliment. It is well-recieved and generously given! I enjoy spreading my poetic wings and trying out a variety of poetic forms. They pull things out of me that I didn't know I had to offer! Love to you! Love & Poet Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick ~ Thank you, my Aussie Poet Friend. ~ and God bless you, as well! May God's Eternal Light forever glow from within and without! Linda |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I love this beyond words and I love you beyond words too ! My heart is overflowing with God's Eternal light. And it's glowing upon you xoxo, Tink The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"my heart is overflowing with God's Eternal light." That tickles me pink, Tink!"And it's glowing upon you" ~ Thank you! I am actually beginning to glow! What a pleasant surprise to see you back sailing the blue! It's been a while! Love & God's Eternal Light, Linda |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda This is beautiful. You just keep getting better and better. All my love, Alison |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison ~ My dear Lasky Girl, you warm my heart with your love, kindness, and generosity of spirit. You truly are special to me. Sending oodles of love your way, Linder Lou xo |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) God's presence is truly omnipresent, and I truly believe wherever there is light, the Holy Spirit beacons with indubitable promise and guides us each and every day in reality! (huggies) As I always used to tag at the end of my posts: "May love and light always shine upon you!", yay! XOXO, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mistletoe Angel Noah ~ Yes, indeed! God is "omnipresent" and Omnicient, Omnipotent ~ as wall as Omnibenevolent. And as you used to tag the end of your posts ~ "May love and light always shine upon you!" Linda |
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