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Hidden Pain |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~*~ At break of dawn I rise each day, and greet the morning sun, I waste not a precious hour until my day is done. I work and play, and learn and grow ~ keeping busy all the while, greeting people that I meet with a sunny, open smile. I may be scarred by hidden pains, always lurking 'round the bend, but often tears are wiped away by hand of loving friend. Friends I have a plenty, adding joy to my days, surrounding me in love and light, in many countless ways. At break of dawn I rise each day, and greet the morning sun, I waste not a precious hour until my day is done. I work and play, and learn and grow ~ keeping busy all the while, Greeting people that I meet With a sunny, open smile. ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-06-2003 11:06 AM).] |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, you know that I totally relate to this, don't you? I couldn't have said it this well, though. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel You are a busy little bee, enjoyed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel, you and I think so much alike. I believe that when I am feeling sad and life is getting me down, if I put on a happy face, it will put a happy face on my heart---and it usually does!  ~ May your open, sunny smile always be a reflection of your open, sunny self! Warm morning hugs, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-06-2003 11:16 AM).] |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
ah, your days are much like mine...though, I wish I could claim as many smiles.....many times tired takes mine away....nice work on this |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Yes, I am a busy little bee. Would you care to join me this morning for some honey, Honey? tehe ~ Sending sweets for the sweet! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
jellybeans ~ --saw your name! I'm smilin' again! Fatigue can really tug at the edges of our smiles, can't it! Sending you some invisible surgical adhesive to keep your smile perky when you're too tired to keep it in place! tehe Smiles across the miles, Earth Angel |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Linda, i like how your title complements your poem...your second stanza is duly suppressed by the identical first and third stanzas... cool poetic expression! |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..Earth Angel../\..i enjoyed, very much, this lovely poem; is very positive.. ../\..Spiros ------------------yes--------- |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very cool write Linda... I tend to do the same thing...put on a happy face. Comes I believe from spending many years in front of an audience. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kaile ~ Ah, you noticed how I suppressed the hidden pain in the second stanza. Actually I wanted to do it in a smaller font but I don't know how to do that in this format. I also am pleased that you liked my title. Titles usually jump right out at me but this one was "hidden"! tehe Thank you for such a thoughtful reply! Have a great day making great memories! Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Spiros ~ Thank you! I believe it is better to think positively rather than negatively. We tend to manifest what we think, so I try to put an up-beat spin on things. Sometimes that is a very difficult thing to do---but it is usually well worth the effort! Have a great day! Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ You still do have an audience--we Pipsters!--and we can see your smiles through your words--and your cute pic! ~ Keep on smilin' thru' the pain, and soon all that will be left is a smiling heart! Have a glorious day! Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Linda, I know just how you feel, sweet friend, I have many hidden pains inside of me, more than many think there is, and it truly is difficult writing them out and can be psychologically poignant! (sad sigh) Know we will always be here for you if you need a hug, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Let's all have an angel group hug!.....Oh, that felt soooo good and comforting... ~ Sending you oodles of lovin' hugs whenever you need any! Linda |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, This captures the ~real you~ as I've come to know you through your poems. Very upbeat and uplifting. Enjoyed much, Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pat ~ I thank you from the bottom of mon coeur! That was a very loving thing for you to say. Lovin' hugs, Dear One, Linda |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Don't know how you do it, Linda Hiding pain, is much like hiding yourself, no? But, darned if I don't admire your attitude. Peace, Ed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ed ~ I don't believe that hiding my pain is hiding a part of myself. I deal with the pain, but it is not a part of who I am. It is just some baggage that can clutter up the real me if I let it. From time to time I need to do a good house cleaning! Thank you for your thoughtful reply! Warm sunny hugs and a genuine smile, Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda, I love that smiling face and heart of yours! They bring such joy to those around you. You know girlfriend if you ever need a shoulder, I'm here. You don't need to hide it for me. Love ya, 'M' |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My Dear 'M' ~ I am so blessed to have made such a special friend as you, dear heart! We are there for each other in good times and bad, we share all our joys as well as the times when we're sad!---and as the song goes, "...and that's what friends are for!" Big hugs and a happy smile to you, girlfriend! Linda Louise |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I admire your always cheerful attitude and this shows all the love you put into everything, the real you. Like it alot. though... well, as I'm sure you've noticed, I tend to be rather negative... somehow I find if I put a smile on my face, when my heart is sad, then I lie to myself and become more pained. ..though I've come awful good at hiding physical pain, and tears. Guess we're all just a bit differen't Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alyssa ~ Yeppers! As the saying goes, "Different strokes for different folks". You seem to know yourself and to also know what works for you! Thank you for your thoughtful reply! ~ May all your cares just wash away whenever you take a shower!  Warm hugs, Earth Angel [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-06-2003 06:02 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Linda~ Sorry for the late reply. Very much enjoyed this uplifting poem. Words we could all live by...Paul At break of dawn I rise each day, and greet the morning sun, I waste not a precious hour until my day is done. I work and play, and learn and grow ~ keeping busy all the while, Greeting people that I meet With a sunny, open smile "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Sounds like we think alike! It means a great deal to me when someone takes the time to write a part of my poem in their reply! Thank you! ~ May your smile light up each day as does the glorious sun! Warm hugs, Linda |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - I know of the places inside from where you write, I feel them also at times... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ I believe that experiencing a wide range of emotions is condusive to good writing. I, for one, would like to pass on the painful ones, but drawing on that pain can at times add depth and dimension to one's poetry. ~ May your beautiful, romantic and magestic poetry be a true reflection of your reality... Warm hugs, EA |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
"fake it until you make it"... :-) Sometimes the hardest thing on earth to do is smile without breaking into tears...and sometimes we get so busy in our everyday lives that we don't think about how we really are feeling.... liked it.... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
KristieSue ~ So true! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ~ May joy be your constant companion... Warm hugs, Earth Angel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I waste more time than I should... but then, I get to blame it on being blonde. LOL It's tough to get moving when you can't find your mind. *G* And all too often, those pains sneak outta their hidey holes... just to see if they can ruin my day... but then, someone shares a smile... and it makes all the difference. *S* Thanks for all those times you were the smile source... I like this very much! |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The part of this that appeals to me is that you wrap the pains that beset you by putting them between the open and closing stanzas...so that while you weep inside, you keep your sunny face to the world...and who knows, in that sunny world may be one who erases the pain :-). Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Suthern Belle ~ I must thank YOU for all the smiles that you have put on my cherubic face through your remarkable poetry and replies!!! ~ May the hidey holes of pain be forever gone from your body and soul... Sending you a great big hug and a humongous smile, Have a joyful day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ken ~ I appreciate your thoughtful comments regarding my poem and for recognizing what it was that I was trying to do regarding its structure. Thank you, Ken! ~ May the sun rain its blessings upon you, each and every day! Have a glorious day! Warm hugs, Linda |
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