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Psychic Residue . . . (Senryu)
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Psychic Residue . . . (Senryu) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Psychic Residue by Linda L. Dowd Psychic residue permeates the surroundings. ~ Impregnating all. Melancholy seeps from sad, lingering spirits, ~ Into weeping walls. Those from long ago, remain lost and locked inside the country cottage. In the darkest hours, mournful cries from departed, echo through the night. I reach out to them. ~ Sending them towards the Light, to find their way home. . |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda, I really liked this, particularly liked how you used the senryu to create a story as you did. I am not sure if I have seen that before. If I have, I don't remember. xoxoxo Alison |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Linda...Great story within your words. Loved the presentation...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - b'rrrrrr, yet I would love to spend a night in the cottage. Wonder what one would see, or hear... BC |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh I do love this, it soooooo explains those haunting feelings you get from something impersonal as wood and stone.... nice write lady |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, that's what Angels are supposed to do, aren't they? Wonderful sequence of senryu, dearest Linda. Haunting, yes! I will count on you my dear when the day comes, to fly with me to the heavenly destination! Love and hugs. Margherita   |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison ~ I'm pleased you enjoyed my 'senryuic story'!  I posted the original one almost seven years ago but have now 'revamped' it and have also improved the presentation. Love to you, Lasky Girl! Linder Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Poet Paul ~ Thank you! I have had several experiences with haunted houses ~ and with those who haunt them!    Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ They're all different ~ Yet in some ways, they are all the same. Trust me, some of them you would most definitely NOT want to visit. Oh, the stories that I could tell! BOO! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Luminous One ~ Exactly! It is amazing the impressions and the amount of information that can be gleaned by an intuitive by holding an item that belongs ~ or belonged ~ to someone. (Psychometry). The object is imbued with their energy. Antiques are notorious for holding the energy of previous owners and a buyer may bring that 'energy' into their home. It was good to hear from you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angelo Margherita ~ Yes, at least that is one of the things that this 'angel' has done!  Go into the Light! To paraphrase Hamlet, "There's more to heaven and earth, Horatio, than is dreamt of in your philosophy." ~ This, I have found to be very true. I have enjoyed your little poseys and 'pip'-ins while you are on vacation! I have been missing you, girlfriend! Angelo Terrestre |
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peaceseaker Member
since 2009-07-29
Posts 161 |
Hi Linda...I have seen this format done before with syrnu's (sp) but have not tried it myself...very nicely done with great images and the picture works perfectly..one of my favorites" "Melancholy seeps from sad, lingering spirits, ~ Into weeping walls." peaceseaker |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ps ~ You might enjoy giving it a senryu a try! It's structure is the same as a haiku. The only difference is that a haiku is about nature. I appreciate your nice response! Thanks! Linda |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Great form and style to this poem! Wonderful that you were able to keep with the form of the sen-zen and still have it be interesting and fun to read. Loved it! Jan |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Jan! Thanks for reading my 'senryuic' offering! I like the zen simplicity of this poetic form. I'm pleased that you enjoed it! Thank you for the kind comments! Linda |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I just had a chill go through my body. If I have a nightmare tonight, I'm calling you ..in my dreams of course  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 |
Ceinwyn ~ No need to fear! Earth Angel's here! ~ Well, I must admit, that in some situations, I need someone ~ or something! ~ to have my back covered, as well! Linda |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
I gots your back, homeskillet The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OK, so click your red heels together and grab Toto, the landing can be rough! LOL, enjoyed this funryu. |
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Toccatta Junior Member
since 2009-07-08
Posts 26 |
Earth Angel, "Exactly! It is amazing the impressions and the amount of information that can be gleaned by an intuitive by holding an item that belongs ~ or belonged ~ to someone. (Psychometry). The object is imbued with their energy. Antiques are notorious for holding the energy of previous owners and a buyer may bring that 'energy' into their home." I enjoyed your poem and all of its responses, especially this one. I never thought of it that way before--that an object would retain an energy for a length of time of its previous owner, but I can see how it would now that you mention it. We can see scientific traces of fingerprints, temperatures, ... long after they're gone. Why not the feel of the energy of a previous owner? Interesting. Tocatta |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello linda, this is enlightning, the senryus have the parcularity of being a part and a all, this is quite well written and musical and gracious...You did a terrific work. Thanks for the poem I commented twice but first time it didn't work... have a nice day yann |
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Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
Ooo... You know that I love senryus, Linda. And this one has a brilliantly jagged gothic edge. Love, Luke. And all the roads that I've been strolling down... now I've found they all seem to be marooned. So profoundly doomed. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh this is almost like watching an episode out of those psychic series where they cross over people. How wonderfully linguistic and artistically you have arranged these verses dear Linda, a truly magnificent rendering of the classic forms. Katriona  |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
Your western senryu are brilliant. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tinkerbell ~ You may be small, but you are mighty! I know I'll be safe with you guarding my back! Loveya! Homeskillet |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ "I want to go home! I want to go home!" ~ and please may it not be haunted! Yer a Cracker, Jack! lol Linda the Ghost Tracker |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toccatta ~ The world around us that we can't see, is often beyond comprehension! The glimpses that I have seen, boogle the mind! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and your open-mindedness. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yann the Man ~ Thank you for taking the time and effort to repost your reply when it didn't come through on the first try! I admire determination! lol Your replies are very poetic, my friend, and I enjoy reading them. Merci Beaucoups! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suncleaver ~ Oh, indeed I do know that you love senryu! The proof has been in your poetic pudding! It is no surprise to me that you enjoy the 'Gothic edge' to my 'senryuic story'. Love 'n a hug, Your friend, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
2 Greetings, Katriona! It certainly is good to hear such a ringing endorcement of my senryu. I certainly stand in awe of the poetry that you produce!!! Thank you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Ku! It's very nice to hear from you today! I've been missing you and your exquisite poetry! "Brilliant" is a beautiful "B" word! Thank you! Giving you a warm, welcome-back hug, Linda |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
You create a mystery. I wonder who has lived there and what their story is. Wonderful poem!!! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
This is a very nice senryu well written. Love Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
GBride ~ I am intrigued as well! I was captivated by this photo and felt it would work well with my poem. Thank you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
R.E.J. ~ Bobby! You're back! I hope you are well. I'm pleased you like my senryu. It was a fun one to write! Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
One word, "Fabulous".    ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hey, ARCTIC, Haven't seen you in awhile! Thanks for the "FABULOUS"! Have yourself a fabulous day! EA |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
I reach out to them. ~ Sending them towards the Light, to find their way home. _____________________ this is brilliant |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Shellie ~ Shellie, it is wonderful to hear from you! I've missed your sweet presence at pip. Thanks for the "Brilliant", dear Brown-eyed Beauty!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A fellow pipster just informed me that the font on this poem is bright blue! On my computer it is a sombre deep grey which is more fitting! Unfortunately, I cannot change it now because it is past the window for editing.  [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-03-2009 08:55 PM).] |
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kmart352 New Member
since 2009-09-03
Posts 5 |
awesome poem gives a great mental picture. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Greetings, kmart! I'm pleased that you got into the 'spirit' of the write! Nice to meet you! Thanks for dropping by and for leaving such a nice reply! Earth Angel |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Linda, that cottage sounds a bit too spooky to me, I'd sooner meet you some other place. Let me know where. love you. Lindsay |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Linda, that cottage sounds a bit too spooky to me, I'd sooner meet you some other place. Let me know where. love you. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindasy ~ Aww, come on, my dear Aussie Man. A big guy like you shouldn't be spooked by a harmless ghost or two! ~ or three or four or... On second thought, perhaps you're right! Please come join me on cloud nine in seventh heaven for a cup of divine brew de dew! Love you too, my dear friend! Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big sympathetic hugs) I've always found it eerie how so many haunted places in the world are nonetheless surrounded by scintillating scenic beauty all around them. (sigh) I guess I take comfort in that, however, in that it shows some higher spirit and nature recognizes their mournful cries and empathy for all that's rich in life and it as though the meadows have paid tribute to them with lavender that is as fragrant and bold as their utterly radiant, yet ridiculed, blood...........so it leads me to believe, as tragic as their suffering was, they will forever be remembered and revered as surely as the lyrebird will sing! (hugs) God Bless You, my friend, this is remarkable work! 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 |
Noah Angel ~ Aha! I was curious what you might have to say if you happened upon this poem! ~ and now I know! Great response! I enjoyed reading your thoughts! ~ but then, I ALWAYS do! "it as though the meadows have paid tribute to them with lavender..." Love 'n HUGSSSSS, Linda |
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