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A Gentle, Misting Rain
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A Gentle, Misting Rain |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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+*+*+ A gentle, misting rain drips silently down cedar boughs to the narrow deer trail below. Moisture-laden air carries the fresh scent of trees forever green. With gratitude I inhale nature's essence into that of my own. My footfalls are softened by the decaying leaves, and nettles that blanket the forest floor. I stop and listen to the stillness ~ A hushed world quietly drinking cooling, quenching drops of rain falling from the gray, summer sky. A sense of awe overwhelms me as I behold the arboreal beauty of trees reaching upwards into cumulous clouds. They appear as cathedral spires reaching up into the heavens. This reflective walk in the forest, during a gentle, misting rain, has blessed me with inner bliss. Thank you, Mother Nature, for the silently guided meditation... +*+*+  [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-07-2003 07:45 PM).] |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well now, this beautiful poem just saved me a lot of work! It is raining in B.C. and some fires are being put to rest, and as your poem indicates Mother Nature is indeed caring, sharing and giving. Lovely! |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
oh my a walk in the misting rain,, lady poetess you have penned this so well,, |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
We've been in a drought for almost a month, here.. What you've described here is what I've been yearning for. Thank you. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Soft & lovely. Enjoyed. hugs, Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This is absolutely stunning.It's so beautiful and full of life. Crystal |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Linda, I just love the rain, sweet friend, that is another reason why I can't wait to move to Portland, Oregon: though Colorado is a beautiful state it is also a very dry state and I want to be near the ocean! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is the sweetest meditation, 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 I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh so pretty and moving.....Love it! Eric The best teachers have the biggest ears |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetEarthyAngel~ This is simply beautifully penned~ You are one very talented lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Earth Angel...I have sat in the woods many times just listening to it, that is one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard. So peaceful just to hear a leaf fall or to hear a momma deer calling for her fawns. This is a  ...Paul"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh so lovely Linda... nothing beats a walk in a fine misty rain. *Well almost nothing.*  ~Hugs~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - bring on that rain, it's needed here, as you probably know. Nice write... BC |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is beautiful, Linda. It rained here for three days. |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
ooooh this was like a lullaby, made me feel so at peace. I could smell the smells. one of your best writes here Linda.  Instant karma's gonna get you. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, this is so sweet and peaceful feeling. I felt like I was looking and walking in a mist of rain as I was reading. Very beautiful, sweet Lady.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Lotus Breeze Member
since 2003-09-06
Posts 112 |
You make words picture then story Enjoy much |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I stop and listen to the stillness ~ A hushed world quietly drinking cooling, quenching drops of rain falling from the gray, summer sky. Poetic words this evening to calm a very frazzled and tired lady. Thank you my friend. Your poetry gets better and better with each write. I am always so happy reading your words. Too much commotion this weekend with our youngest moving home from college. I thought we sent him there to get an education, not collect 'car loads of stuff' that does not seem to fit in our house. Oh groan!! Hugs and I'm off to bed. Marti |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, this is gorgeous!!! There's nothing I enjoy more than a walk in the forest during a rain...it's where you find the greatest peace. Loved this one so much...~S~ Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ Thank 'Godness' that the rains are putting some of the fires to rest. It has been my preoccupation with the devastation caused by all the forest fires that lead me to write this poem. Thank you for your comments. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
QjQ ~ Than-Q, Q! I take these walks quite often. They are restorative. They centre me and bring me back into a harmonious state of being. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kaoru ~ I have been fortunate to have never experienced a drought. It would most assuredly dry up my spirit as well as the land. I have always lived by water--be it the ocean, lake, river, or stream. --and I have always taken full advantage of that fact--and thankful for it. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chris ~ Thank you!--then I was successful in conveying my perceptions of a walk in the forest during a misty rain! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angelblueyes ~ Nature is "stunning" and "beautiful"!--but I fall far short from doing it justice with my writing--but I'll keep on trying because I am such a nature lover! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ You're moving to Oregon? That is so much farther away! My wings may get very tired flying that extra distance to visit my angel friend!--but you're worth the long flight! Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethome ~ ~ and I "love" you saying so! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ Why, that was very kind of you to say, Dear Lady Poetess! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Oh, yes! You do so know what I mean!--and I am pleased you deem my poem a ! Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ Now, now! What could you possibly have been referring to! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ If you would like, I could send you a video of the rain dance that I choreographed! It seems to be working very well for the other BC--British Columbia! lol Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SmartChick ~ I'm a lover of rain--and in the rain! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
gem ~ Thank you! I aim to please--and give pleasure!--through my writing! lol LL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ I am pleased that that is how my poem made you feel! That is very satisfying to me as a writer of poetry! LL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lotus Breeze ~ Your name makes me smile! Your enjoyment brings joy to me! Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ Yes, you will all be going through a period of adjustment, but in no time it will feel like he has never been away and it will be like the good old days! Our kids keep us young--and on our toes! lol I am happy that my poem was able to take some of the frazzle out of your day. I know the most difficult aspect of him moving back is the "Where on earth do we put that?" scenario! lol You're a pet, dear friend. You truly are! Loves 'n hugs and understanding smiles, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
sunnyone ~ Oh, I knew that you would enjoy such walks. --and England has such stately forests! Thanks for the warm reply, Dear One With Sun! EA |
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MorninGlory Member
since 2003-08-30
Posts 175Oklahoma |
Sounds like some peaceful and inspirational meditation, beautifully done. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MorninGlory ~ Your name makes me feel good! Hi, there! Welcome to Passions! Thanks for dropping by! I'm pleased to make your acquaintance! Warm, welcoming hugs, Earth Angel |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And thank you... for this refreshing drink of peace. *S* It's beautiful. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ Yep, the pause that refreshes!--a little nip of nature's nectar!--rain! EA |
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