Open Poetry #26 |
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Lurking Shadows |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light ![]() |
~*~ Lurking shadows follow closely Casting darkness on the light Waiting for the chance to take you To lost worlds of darkest night Heaven's angels cannot save you If you sink to depths of hell Fire, brimstone, sulfur gases Would be the home in which you'd dwell Shun the shadows, seek the sunshine Live your life by Golden Rule Treat fellow man with love and kindness As you'd have him do unto you ~*~ |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Linda, interesting words here. Yes, we should always at least try to follow the golden rule. If not....the world would be living hell. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A strong and to the point little verse EA...good thoughts to put into practice. TD |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Now you tell me...LOL enjoyed the read. |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Enjoyed this cool write and universally great lesson. Jason |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Well said...very well said...this poem sings ancient wisdom...I love it... |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (big hugggsssssss) Oh Linda, I agree with all my heart, I just want everyone to be happy and want to teach as many children as I can the meaning of Love and the Golden Rule so they can grow with peace at heart and bring hope to the future! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, 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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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
shun the shadows hang onto the light... unless of course those shadows are just reflecting reality off of Midnite's flashlight ![]() just me, forever playing devils advocate or the court jester perhaps? |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
Shun the shadows, seek the sunshine...awesome line here! I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Some of those shadows are pretty efficient lurkers... and finding the sunshine with them wrapped around your ankles is worse than dragging a ball and chain. *S* I liked this very much, EA... wise advice. *S* |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
Amazing, that when things become darkest, we not only stretch for the light, but for the words, as well... Enjoyed this, EA... very much. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris ~ Yes!--and if more people followed the Goden Rule, life would be a living heaven! ![]() Thank you for your thoughtful reply! Spring showers, and flowers, and sunshine, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
TD ~ Thank you, TD!--and I'll bet you are one who puts such thoughts into practice! ~ May your day bring new treasures! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Oh, you're just pulling my wing! You already knew the Golden Rule! Aren't you the one who came up with it in the first place?!? ![]() Luvya bunches! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jason ~ I'm am so pleased that you did enjoy it--and for saying so! ![]() ~ Go and and make this day a real good one! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Startime ~ ![]() ~ May the blessings of the stars forever shine down on you at night... EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ --and ye shall do just that! You will bring joy to children and teach them the universal truths so that they may grow into fine young adults such as ye be. ![]() ~ May your reality be a reflection of your aspiring dreams... Love & Hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ I like the tiny little pic of you with those tiny little horns! You are "jest" soooo funny! ~ May all your questions be answered--and may all your answers be questioned! EA |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
If you follow the Light... ...the shadows shall stay behind... Nicely done. CG |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
KoKo ~ Thank you, Dear KoKo! ![]() ~ May the joy of living be with you always... EA |
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Mon Cherie![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Heaven's angels cannot save you If you sink to depths of hell Fire, brimstone, sulfur gases Would be the home in which you'd dwell Yeah, I've heard often enough this advice that no power on earth can save you, unless you do something to save yourself. But a question here, is 'sulfur' the same as 'sulphur'? _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern Belle ~ My goodness! You certainly created quite the visual with your reply! Let me know if there is anything that I can do to get those beasties away from your ankles! I do have a magic wand, you know! ![]() ~ May the sunshine banish all darkness in your life! Lovin' hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Elan ~ Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for the kind response you made to my own! ![]() ~ May the sun, the moon, and the stars light your path in life... EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
CastleGuard ~ Like your name! It reminds me of the game of chess--which I LOVE to play! I enjoyed your thoughts on my poem! Thank you! ~ May you always be safe and in good keep... EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mon Cherie ~ I heard enough of the fire and brimstone stuff myself when I was growing up. I am not of that belief anymore! --But it scared me so much, that I did my best to be very, very good little "angel"! Now, I sin all I want!--Just jokin'! LOL "Sulphur" can be spelled both ways. "Sulfur" is the American way and the other is the British. ~ May love and beauty grace all the days of your life... EA |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Linda, Ms. Wisdom, herself. Sorry, I missed this earlier...was doing battle with darkness, or least, someone else's...sometimes effects us as much as our own.. I so aprreciate you loving kindness to, may I help pass it along.... Hugs, You, great write... 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 ~ Yes, please do! --and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Mine are with you! ~ May the glorious rays of Divine Light, cast all darkness from the paths of you and your loved ones... Loving hugs, Linda xo |
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