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In Search of the Sublime
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In Search of the Sublime |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Danny Hahlbohm In Search of the Sublime ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ +*+*+*+*+*+ Onward I trudge, over rock-strewn trails, That wind up the mountain of life. I trip and I fall ~ and sometimes I crawl, Through my pains, and sorrows, and strife. With grit in my teeth ~ clenched tight with grief, From the sadness, and loss, and travails, I tromp onward up ~ with a half-empty cup, With no winds to billow my sails. With spirit so weary, and eyes all teary, I pray that there’s Light at the end. So onward I climb ~ in search of sublime, And step by small step, I ascend. As I near mountain top, I waiver then stop, For a brilliant white light crowns the crest. I stand there in awe, with a slack, open jaw, ~As I’m bathed in God’s love and am blessed. I fall to my knees as a gentle warm breeze, Melts all of the ice in my being. Away slips the strife ~ as I brim with new life, ~ With my heart, I now will be seeing. *+* Onward I trudged, over rock-strewn trails, That wound up the mountain of life. I’d trip and I’d fall ~ and sometimes I’d crawl, ~ Now I march to the trill of God’s fife! +*+*+*+*+*+ “We are born of star dust, And to the stars we shall one day return.” ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-07-2009 11:51 AM).] |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My sweet Canadian Angel, you have done it again, written a real masterpiece, a joy to read. The only complaint I have is that your half empty cup should be half full. A great poem. love you. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LP ~ Thank you, Lindsay! I'm pleased that you enjoyed my quest for the sublime ~ which, might I add, I have found many times in my life! Never fear, I'm the eternal optimist and I have never considered my cup half empty. It's either half full or brimming over!  Love you, my dear Aussie Man! Linda   |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Love the positive thoughts through the hardships and sorrows, Linda.Much needed read, indeed.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Prasad ~ I have endured many hardships in life ~ That's part and parcel of being human in this Earth experience. However, by doing my utmost to have a positive attitude through the difficult times, keeps me from sinking into the quadmire, so to speak. Just know, my friend, that the sun still shines even behind the darkest clouds. I would imagine that the continuos monsoon rains would 'dampen one's spirits'. Be well! Be safe! Love and a warm hug, Linda |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I am not kidding, however cliche it may sound, your poem takes my breath away. Thank you for this beauty and the blessing of Earth of Angels~ Big Hugs, hon~ |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
Onward I trudge, over rock-strewn trails, That wind up the mountain of life. I trip and I fall ~ and sometimes I crawl, Through my pains, and sorrows, and strife. _________________________________ that's cause you're strong sister  keep goin love you |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Linda, You inspire me for many reasons. Your writing is beautiful and flows like water. You are kind and loving. Your personality shines with every poem you share. You are a good friend and I love you. Alison |
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ESHA SEN GUPTA Member
since 2009-09-01
Posts 108Maharashtra,India |
Dear Linda .Even though my heart is finally dead but I promise to you that Iwill go on.Your poem meant a world to me.It is an insipiration Iwill save this. Love Esha |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, dearest Linda Angelo Terrestre, I am somehow in a teary mood this afternoon and reading your magnificent poem just helped me release the tears. The Light, yes, it's always there and this awareness allows us really to never despair. A keeper for sure! Thank you, beautiful soul. Love and hugs. Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bluesy One ~ If you saying that my poem takes your breath away is cliche, then I like cliche! Lori, that was espcially nice for you to say. It has me beaming! Love you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brown-eyed Beauty ~ Oh, Shellie, we are both strong! We can handle whatever comes our way in life! We're not only survivors ~ We're thrivers! Love you, my dear ss, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alison ~ Dems lovin' words! Thank you! Writing is a part of my soul ~ and heart ~ expression. When my poetry is received as well as you have so kindly indicated, my soul and heart are overjoyed!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Esha ~ It truly saddens me that you feel that your heart is "finally dead". I hope that it is just temporarily numb. You've been through some painful emotional upheavals in your life, and I pray that the love that you deserve will come your way and heal your tender heart permanently! Love & Light Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear Mar-phina, it saddens me to know that you are feeling sad today. Tears can wash away our dreary thoughts. I know that you believe as I do, that every cloud has a silver lining which shows us that the sun is still shining behind the clouds. I'm pleased that my search for the sublime has offered you some comfort. Linda AT |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
crawling before walking walking before running each step onto the next one you are a believer and will always keep going. the words ring true with your strong spirit |
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Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
This is beautiful, Linda. Beautiful in both its artistry and its message. I've met many people who will use their faith to elevate themselves in a spirit of supernal arrogance, but you do it with a quiet grace, an unselfish love, and a warmth devoid of judgement. Love and hugs, 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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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
My dear miss sunshine, No matter how sad you may be feeling I would never be able to picture you as such. You are Happiness personified even if only on these pages. I could never picture you sad. But being human I am sure you can be at times. I think like me you just dump it and carry on. You know I read everything you put out here. Love all you do. I just do not have as much time to post to every one. Best to you, latearrival. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goddess ~ Good morning, MicheleRose! I like the way you put that! Yes, that is exactly how it goes! As you well know, dear Goddess, Earth life can be VERY difficult at times!  However, as the saying goes, when the going gets tough ~ the tough get going! Love from a 'tough one' Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suncleaver ~ Luke, you truly have a beautiful soul. The kindness, gentleness, and wisdom come shining through in your much-appreciated comments. We are all works in progress, and in some ways, my friend, you are far ahead of the pack! Love & hugs from one who truly believes in you and all that you have to offer the world, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
latearrival ~ Yeppers, dear marty jo! You and I are cut from the same cloth! We're been tried and we've been tested (haven't we all! ), but we pick up our feet and keep on trudging through the crapola and never give in to it! It was VERY good to hear from you this fine fall morning! It pleases me to learn that you read and enjoy my poems. You need not reply to them. Just knowing that you read and appreciate what I have to say, is very gratifying. Thank you! Smiling at you from the inside out, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (rejuvenating angel hugs) Oh Linda, I believe anyone here can relate to the struggles and hardships of the long, arduous journey of life for "something more", whatever it may be as it means something differently to each and every one of us! (sigh) Indeed I've fought back rivers of tears and have harbored my share of battle scars as well as I, myself, have leafed lonesome before with a heavy heart through this blistering wilderness of life, and there were often times I felt I hadn't inched one step closer to the summit, wondering if I was doomed to live a life bereft and undeserving of love and internal peace! At one point or another, we are all in the same boat, as life is a learning experience each step of the way, and I know we both have much more room to grow................and yet, now that I look back and see how far I've come, I can now eye the apex of the world's highest mountain and say "Hey, that's nothing compared to the terrain I've already traversed, let me at it!" (does happy dance) I hope all has been well with you, my friend, and I have no doubt whatsoever you will find what you're looking for real soon as you are one who surely summons the courage to take on any conflict straight-on, as well as possess the wisdom to mediate your existence! (huggies) This is a fabulously poignant write, my friend, thanks for sharing! XOXO, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
You are the first one I read and search for, because it's always something I need to hear. God has been speaking to me, and I've been deaf. You open my heart to hear again. Love, Tink The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Thank you sweet Angel for this one. It sweeps my heart of shadows and makes me smile through tears. Such a lovely, lovely, read to bless your audience with gratitude and hope. May wings bear thee up and keep you safe. love, Klassy |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, you truly are a loving soul. You speak (write) with such eloquence, beauty, and caring ~ with wisdom tossed in for good measure! Love you, my dear Angel Boy/Man! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ My dear Krissy Tink, you are not "deaf" to God's voice! Perhaps, like most of us, you may be just a little bit hard of hearing at times! Love and a BIG (((hug))), Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ Karen! I've been thinking of you again! It's curious that ofttimes I will find a reply from you when that happens! Thank you for your lovely, gracious, and kind words. Love and healing hugs, Linda |
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