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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2002-09-20 10:21 AM

Fear not my my little princess,
For you are not alone,
We all have dragons to be slain,
We each create our own.

The mind can often conjure up
A fear that seems so real,
Face it with a good, brave heart
And make your dragon kneel!

Then you will find, there's naught to fear
But fear itself at worst,
Before it eats you bit by bit,
Slay your dragon first!

So stand up tall and breathe in deep
And hold your head up high,
Now go and face your dragon
And look it in the eye!

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-09-20 10:23 AM

This is well expressed. I like it a lot. Awesome write.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2002-09-20 10:33 AM

Julie---Good morning! Thank you for the
"awesome" reply! Glad you enjoyed the
read!

~ May your day be a glorious one! ~

Linda

Toerag
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Ala bam a

3 posted 2002-09-20 10:41 AM

I've already faced my dragon,
And it wasn't very tough,
Of course he's only paper,
His name was "Magic Puff."

Now Puff the Magic Dragon,
Lived by the sea,
Oh, you already knew that,
It's just a memory.

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2002-09-20 10:48 AM

Toe----Gadzooks you're good! Thank you kindly
for that terrific poetic reply!

P.S. Would you like some peanut butter to go
with that jam, dear Toe?!? hehe

~ smilin' with ya! ~

Linda

Toerag
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Ala bam a

5 posted 2002-09-20 10:52 AM

LOL...when I was a mere child my older brother was involved in the civil rights movement and would take me along sometimes....I got to meet Peter, Paul and Mary and even Joan Baez!...I don't remember a whole lot about them but remember when we would take breaks and get out of the heat or into their motel rooms they would sing these songs to all of us young kids that tagged along with parents and relatives...I loved those days..

[This message has been edited by Toerag (09-20-2002 10:59 AM).]

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2002-09-20 10:57 AM

Toe---You really have had many fascinating
experiences in your life. Keep sharing
them, because I love to hear about them.

~ keep 'em rollin' ~

Linda

Mistletoe Angel

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7 posted 2002-09-20 11:04 AM

(big hugggssssss) Oh my gosh, I love this, I have indeed slayed so many dragons throughout my early life already and though I still face some I feel I'm worthy of taking up the sword of faith! (smiles) This is wonderfully encouraging words, 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..."

Shakira

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2002-09-20 11:09 AM

Noah---
You and that mighty sword of faith of yours, can slay any dragon that dares breathe fire down your neck. You'll not let them singe your angelic feathers!

~ May the day reflect your light back to you!

Linda

Pilgrimage
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9 posted 2002-09-20 11:12 AM

Linda, not only is the imagery flawless, but I love your philosophy.

Nan(Pilgrim variety)

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2002-09-20 11:32 AM

Pilgrimage----That is a double whammy of a
kind and generous reply. Thank
so much!

~ May all your dragons be little ones and may you banish them with a blink of your eye!

EA

FuzzyFrazzledFraggle
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11 posted 2002-09-20 02:21 PM

*jaw drops to the floor* yanno I simply love this..provoking images! Woah..I don't know what else to say..

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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A Mountain Paradise

12 posted 2002-09-20 02:28 PM

We all have miles to go and so many dragons to slay. This is such important advise to adults as well as children.

You have such great insight Linda and express is so artistically. Your words always paint a picture for me that is crystal clear.

Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

Martie

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13 posted 2002-09-20 02:34 PM

Wonderful advice, Linda...for any one at any age. A gift of heart. Thanks.

Nightshade

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just out of reach

14 posted 2002-09-20 02:45 PM

Linda - yes, I know all too well how "fear" can freeze us in our tracks and try to steal our self-confindence. This is a wonderful poem of priceless advice. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2002-09-20 03:03 PM

FFF---Well, gosh almighty! THANX!!

~ May you venture forth with a brave heart!~

Earth Angel

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

16 posted 2002-09-20 03:05 PM

Wonderfully said Linda...
Lord knows I've slain a few in my lifetime.
*Methinks you and Toe should do a duet*

Loved the read.
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2002-09-20 03:09 PM

Marti---

Often, when I felt my daughters needed advice, I would write a poem using the words I would like to say. Sometimes, I'd slip one under their pillow or set one out at the breakfast table. This subtle way seemed to sink in more than me spouting words that they sometimes felt was lecturing.

~ smiles to you this fine day ~

Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2002-09-20 03:16 PM

Martie---

I love writing for children---especially for my own. I also receive wonderful poems from them as well, some so incredibly sweet they bring me to tears. It is often said that "The more you put into life, the more you get out of it!" Well, the same applies for raising children. Whatever sacrifices I've made raising them, I get paid back 10 fold as I watch them blossom and grow into the fine young women they now are.

Thank you for such a kind reply!

Linda

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2002-09-20 03:20 PM

Chris---

Yessirree! Fear is definitely an "F" word! It truly can immobilize us and prevent us from moving forward in life. I have also struggled with it myself. We can build these proverbial protective walls around us but they are so self-limiting. It takes so much courage to knock them down and go out into that big world out there. But it is definitely worth the effort!

~ smiles across the miles ~
Linda

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2002-09-20 03:24 PM

Enchantress---

That is quite a compliment to suggest Toe & I get together and do a doooo-et! I'm a big fan of his writing! Thank you for your special reply.

~ May all your days be as enchanting as you are! ~

Linda

SmartChick
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21 posted 2002-09-20 09:40 PM

I really like this. And, you know, a mind can indeed conjure up alot. It seems I face my dragon everyday. And, no matter what I do, he just doesn't stay away. Thank you for posting this.

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2002-09-20 10:10 PM

SmartChick---

At least you are facing your dragon every day. Eventually its going to get the idea that you can't be beaten down and it'll scamper away with its tail between its legs!

~ Hang in there! You may have lost a few battles, but you will win the war! ~

EA

ShadowRider
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since 2001-07-14

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23 posted 2002-09-20 10:38 PM

Occasionally there is children's verse
that is meant more to be understood by adults
who have ages ago
forgot the lessons they learned, most difficultly,
as a child.
~nodding at your eloquence~
jeff

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2002-09-20 11:07 PM

Jeff---

That kind reply moved me deeply. I thank you with all sincerity.

Linda

Moon Dust

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25 posted 2002-09-20 11:47 PM

ooooh like the dragony sense in this

If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come?

Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now

26 posted 2002-09-21 12:00 PM

Earth Angel - I know exactly what you mean...

BC

Earth Angel
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27 posted 2002-09-21 01:39 AM

Moon Dust---

I like your name! Thanx for your "oooh" so nice reply!

~ keep those dragons at bay! ~

Earth Angel

Earth Angel
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28 posted 2002-09-21 01:42 AM

BC---

I love it when a reader can identify with what I'm trying to say. Thanx for the reading and the reply.

~ keep charming those dragons into submission! ~

EA

Larry C

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29 posted 2002-09-21 03:30 AM

Linda,
What a keeper. I think my duaghter knew these things! Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Kit McCallum

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30 posted 2002-09-21 10:53 AM

This is just wonderful Earth Angel! Oh, I love the wisdom in this piece, and such a beautiful flow throughout. Excellent!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Earth Angel
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31 posted 2002-09-21 11:32 AM

Larry

~
As your poems so lovingly demonstrate,
with a Dad like you, I too,
know she knew these things
--and still does.

Light is eternal,
as is your love for each other.
~

Linda

Earth Angel
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32 posted 2002-09-21 11:34 AM

Kit--

Wow! Thank you for that resounding endorsement!!!

~ May your day have a "beautiful flow" as well! ~

Linda

Gentle Spirit
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33 posted 2002-09-21 12:56 PM

So very well stated and presented Linda. Yes we surely do all have our own dragons....very well done indeed.

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

Earth Angel
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34 posted 2002-09-21 01:07 PM

Gentle Spirit---

Your reply was as gentle and sweet as you are! Thank you!

~ May all your dragons scurry away as you
journey through life ~

Linda

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