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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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+*+*+*+*+ As a child, I viewed life through the proverbial rose-coloured glasses. I wanted everything to be beautiful and magical, and if it were not, my imagination would create the world that I wanted to see.I accomplished this through my paintings, stories, songs and poetry.As an adult, often faced with the harsh realities of life, I take the time to reconnect with that little girl that still resides within me. Pessimism is then replacd with optimism and sadness turns to joy. Through poetry, I am able to create the world I want to see.My pen becomes my paint brush and a veritable extension of my soul. As I write each poem, I don the rose- coloured glasses once more, and am filled with wonder as I revisit those magical days of my childhood. +*+*+*+*+ |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
As with any art, interpretation is always in the eye of the beholder. I behold you, as if looking in a mirror. But you make me enjoy what I see looking back!  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
To be a child again, without all the worries of the world, that would be wonderful. I am so glad you can call on your childhood to make things right, that is a gift in itself. Thank you for sharing your rose coloured glasses, I very much enjoyed the fantacy of goodness and the beauty that poetry can give. Sincerely Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Glorious Orb of Light, that is one of the most flattering comments that I have ever received. Thank you from the bottom of my poetic heart. ~ May I be fortunate enough to see your reflection whenever I peer into a looking glass of poetic thoughts.   EA |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
"As I write each poem, I don the rose- coloured glasses once more, and am filled with wonder as I revisit those magical days of my childhood." And you give each of us who read you, the opportunity to revisit our childhood, too, through your writing. I always look forward to your magical works. Like sax! tee hee ~K~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick ~ Your wonderful reply truly warmed my heart. Thank you very much.  Linda P.S. I have an extra pair of rose-coloured glasses that you may borrow whenever you have need of some child-like wonder! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel, Glad you never lost it. |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
smiling at the little girl in you.  Always remember to let her come out and play! love ya linda. xxx |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kahlil ~ That was sooo sweet of you to say! Thank you, Dear Fellow Follower of Gibran! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ lol Oh, I cannot say that I have "never lost it"! Have a great day! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
gem ~ Would the little girl in you like to come out to play with the little girl in me? Loves 'n hugs 'n giggles, Lindy Lou |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Linda, I couldn't agree with you more, life is so much happier when you speak with the tone of the child in your heart and I only wish everyone could live like that, as I believe adults can learn so much from their children as I believe God made us born as children and not adults because He wants us to love, and to love he wants us to hold true our innocence! (big hugggsssssss) Oh Linda, every time you call me "angel boy" it always brings tears of joy to my eyes because that is just how I want my loved ones and friends to see me as, God Bless You, Earthly Cherub, 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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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
EA You have a beautiful attitude! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I just love that little girl and the soul sister she's grown to be! How I love this!  Hugs and Smiles, Marti Hear Blessings dropping their blossoms all around you. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Linda, relate well....very well. And I think we all do. Excellent expression, loved it... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angel Boy Loves 'n huggums, Earthly Cherub |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ I had a very strict, but loving, up-bringing. I wasn't allowed to "give attitude" or have a bad one! Having a "beautiful attitude" keeps me out of trouble--and makes ,and the people around me, happier! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti ~ You say the sweetest things! Thank you! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnus ~ Barry, I do believe that you are right--and I appreciate your thoughtful reply! Huggums, Linda |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Linda, that is one reason I love your poetry. You are always becoming a little girl again through your pen. And so often the enthusiasm of a little girl can touch the heart sooner than the logic of an adult. “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
expressed so very well,,, |
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MERCURY Member
since 2003-04-16
Posts 190Ireland |
It is such a shame we have to don those glasses, but alas our reality has become tainted. I liked your poem. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
El_C ~ I swear I come from a long line of Peter Pans. Everyone looks sooo young for their age--and act like it as well! My grandmothers were absolutely adorable. My Dad's Mom loved to play pool and shot with the best of them. My great grandmother went for a wheelbarrow ride down a steep hill when she was well up in her eighties!--and she was still bombing around on the back of my uncle's motorcyle! In our family, we don't look for the child within--we look for the adult! lol Loving hugs 'n smiles, EA |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Linda, I hope I am following in your footsteps. I do tend to write with a positive outlook on life, and try to write with the imagination that children have. After all, I have a young grandmother as well... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson [This message has been edited by El_Campeador (09-09-2003 09:33 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ben, you're a sweetie pie and welcome to the Peter Pan Poet's Society! Loves 'n hugs 'n Cheerios! Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Through poetry, I am able to create the world I want to see.My pen becomes my paint brush and a veritable extension of my soul. As I write each poem, I don the rose- coloured glasses once more, and am filled with wonder as I revisit those magical days of my childhood. Linda, I believe that we all feel this way to a certain extent. Thanks for putting our thoughts into words. Heart: Hugs Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel Mae ~ I knew that you would identify with this write! Linda Lou |
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