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God's Country
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God's Country |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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After the blizzard had spent itself, I stepped out of my lakeside cabin into a cold, moonlit night. With every breath that I took, icy plumes billowed before me into the frosty night air. As I made my way down to the trail that meandered through a stand of ancient evergreens, I sank through the newly fallen snow to the crystallized crust below. With each footfall, the crunching sound echoed throught the stillness of this beautiful winter's night. I could hear the scurrying of creatures as they sought refuge from their perceived danger. As the trail ended, I came upon a clearing. There before me lay a vista that will forever be imprinted upon my mind. The reflected light of the luminescent moon lit up the night, turning it into day. Tall cedar trees sagged under the weight of their mantle of white as their crisp shadows reached across the blue-white snow of the pristine landscape. In the distance, above the treetops, the shimmering northern lights swayed slowly in their undulating, celestial dance. The electromagnetic energies filled the night with an air of expectancy. As I beheld the dazzling glory before me, an inner peace pervaded my soul. I became at one with the entire universe and this realization filled me with joy. Now, whenever the stresses of every day living begin to sap my life force, I close my eyes and put myself back into the untouched beauty of God's Country. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-16-2002 12:21 PM).] |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
This could only be written by one who has felt the glory of new snow on a moonlight night. I grew up in Minnesota and would often deliver my newpapers on moonlit new snow, unmarred by car or footprint. Thank you for the memories. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
There is a part of PA that they call Gods country. This is exactly what it would be like there in the mountains. Just beautiful!! |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, what a beautiful and peaceful picture you painted here with words. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing your fellings.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Linda, I love going on walks in nature all the time, I believe a morning walk is the most healthy and lovely thing to start out the day and clear ones senses, yay! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is wonderful, 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 |
KJ ~ ...and your wonderfully knowing reply could only have been written by one who has experienced it as well! Thank you! ~ warm hugs EA |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda You are lucky to be able to save to mind that wonderful peaceful place! I enjoyed seeing it too, through your words. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Donna ~ I suppose one could say that the entire planet is God's Country--but some places really are extra special! Thank you for your kind and thankful reply! ~ happy holiday hugs Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, the sky is God's country. I loved this nature walk. But plums, or plumes? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ I enjoy sharing my feelings with you as I enjoy you sharing your feelings with me and the other readers! --I also enjoy reading your replies to everyone! ~ sending you warm happy holiday hugs! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ I would love to take a walk in nature with you! We'd both be in our element! ~ May the beauty of nature be with you always Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ I am pleased that I was able to do for you, what you are always doing for me! Thank you! ~ May you never lose your child-like wonder of the world around you Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-16-2002 03:34 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ I'd make a lousy editor! It doesn't matter how many times I proof read my work before posting it, you will usually see "Edited by Earth Angel" at the bottom of my poem! Thank you for pointing out "plum".....I have now changed it to "plume" and have edited this poem--yet again! --but I'm not counting because I can't count that high! hehe ~ Warm and happy holiday hugs EA |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
And may you never lose your ability to write like this. This is gorgeous. You took us there, which I particularly like, for I didn't have to be cold. Instead I breathed in the beauty which you captured so well, leaving wonderful serenity and peace. Thanks, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
I felt every step of this. Thank you so much for taking me with you on a lovely peacful walk in God's Country. Most Excellent! ~Salty In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wow, thanks Pat! Your kind comments are much appreciated! I am glad that I was able to bring this experience to you while you stayed nice and warm! ~ May you forever be in God's keep! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Salty ~ Oh, thank you so much for your kind words! It pleases me greatly that this poem has been so well received. I truly cannot do justice to what I beheld that night, but at least I was able to share my experience, even if it is only in a small way. ~ May you always be surrounded by the beauty nature EA |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Friend, thank you for taking me to a place I haven't been before. Linda, the imagery in this piece is astounding and I was magically transported to God's country. Fantastic, just fantastic ... hugs, Marti Let our love circle the world and |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 I WANNA SEE SNOW! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ I truly am moved by your sweet reply. I am happy that I was able to share this special moment with you--as you have done for me on many occasions, my dear friend! ~ Special--and appreciative, warm huggles! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
passing shadows ~ Your wanting to see snow, is quite a compliment! Thanx! I love snow so much! I don't mind shovelling it nor do I mind the cold! I enjoy winter sports as well as playing in it!---making snow angel, building snow forts, snowball fights! ~ May the day come when you can frolic in the snow and behold its crystal beauty! EA |
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quik Member
since 2002-11-27
Posts 91Dinwiddie,Virginia |
Beautiful Piece and very good with the words. I can picture this in my head. Wonderful. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is so very pretty Linda. I think everyone knows of a place that they refer to as God's Country... To me it has always been northern Ontario. Thank you...This is a keeper! ~Hugs~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
quik ~ Thank you for coming to my special place and sharing my glorious moment in time! ~ May your life be filled with many such glorious moments! Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ Northern Ontario is my God's Country! Perhaps our paths will cross there some day! Your considering this a "keeper" is very special to me! Thank you! ~ May you carry with you, the beauty and serenity of God's Country, wherever you may go. Linda |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
Sounds like a dreamland--enjoyed the journey! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
Sounds like a dreamland--enjoyed the journey! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sandpiper ~ You really must have enjoyed this! You made two replies! LOL I have done the same thing myself--several times! Glad you enjoyed your "journey to dreamland"! ~ Sending you warm and happy holiday hugs EA |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Ah and what makes the image lovelier(that a word?) is Linda standing in it  raph |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
raph ~ Oh, yes! "Lovlier" is most definitely a word--and a lovely one at that! Thank you for the exceptionally sweet reply! ~ May the light of the moon grace your nights Linda |
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