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Peggy's Cove Lament. . . . (Lyrics with my painting)
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Peggy's Cove Lament. . . . (Lyrics with my painting) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Linda L. Dowd Peggy's Cove Lament ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ The fishermen of Peggy’s Cove, They sailed the ocean blue, Pulling in their nets of fish, Cod, sole and flounder too. Though their work was heavy, They didn't seem to care, Singing old sea shanties As they breathed the salty air. "Heave ho, out we go With the morning tide, To face another day at sea, The groom and his bride." Then suddenly the sky grew dark And a gusty gale blew, The churning ocean sank their ship And she lost all her crew. The wailing sobs of families Could be heard along the shore, The sea had claimed a victory And they'd see their men no more. For years the men had braved the sea, ~ It was their way of life, To be at one with the mighty brine, Laments each mournful wife. The sons of sons now harvest the sea, As their fathers did before, Singing the songs of fishermen, 'Twas thus and ever more. "Heave ho, out we go, With the morning tide, To face another day at sea, The groom and his bride." Please Note: The captain is often referred to as the groom and the boat as his bride. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-09-2005 10:04 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You display your lovely craft for all to see, how beautiful of you Linda. Hugs. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Good morning, Donna! Thank you! Those are some of the lyrics of a sea shanty that I wrote. The piece also has many instrumental passages that I wrote for the guitar. May the sun shine down on your day!   Linda P.S. The captain is often referred to as the groom and the boat as his bride. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I have been to Peggy's Cove and must tell you that you bring back many wonderful memories of the magic I felt there...I have taken a copy of this poem and will treasure it and the vision it refreshes in my mind...thank you, so much....this poem is absolutely wonderful...*hugs* |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Wonderful work on both Linda! Love the detail of the docks.  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Startime ~ I have wonderful memories of Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, as well. It has been many years since I visited there, but the memories stay with me to this day. I am so happy to hear that my painting brought warm memories for you. It also pleases me that you are saving this post! Thank you for your wonderful reply. It has put a smile on my face. Heave ho! Out we go!  Lovin' hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Good morning! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a nice reply! Have a great day! Linda |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Have you tried selling your work or do you? You captured Peggy's Cove perfectly in art! The poem was the icing on the perfect cake! Have a great day over your way, it's raining here  |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Oh my. The painting has such detail, and seems so clean and solid. Well done. And then a poem with it. And, you wrote music too! Is there anything you can't do? This is me trying not to be jealous as I'm lost in admiration of your talent. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is superb, my friend... I could hear the melody as I read... faintly carried on wind and waves. *S* Both picture and poem are wonderful! *S* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Salt of the sea, this is...  Enjoyed this very much, Linda. Read it yesterday, and was interrupted from replying... so I'm glad to see it bounced back UP! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you dear Linda also for explaining "the groom and his bride" ... You rendered the symbiosis of fishermen and the sea so very beautifully! And the picture shows your affection for this place, the atmosphere is very vivid. This new adventure of your paintings added to your poems is simply fascinating! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lovely Linda...the poem/lyrics and the painting. Beautifully presented. Hugs~Nancy ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
A dynamic duo of visual and verbal enlightenment. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ It has been a lovely day here in Ontario. A mix of sun and cloud, and beautifully balmy weather! I am pleased that you like my paintings. There is a bit of my soul in every one. Whenever I have sold one, I felt as though a bit of me went with it. I appreciate your warm response to my post. Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Howdy, Pilgrim! You are sweet enough to eat with that effusive ~ and most generous! ~ response! Sending you a piece of angel food cake, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern ~ Gosh, Belle! That was downright 'poetical'! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Karilea ~ It was good to see that the Sun popped back and left a sunny reply!  Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ I drank a lime margarita on the weekend and I thought of you! Now, seeing your name, I am thinking of that margarita!  I really enjoyed reading your lovely reply! Thank you! Loving you, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-09-2005 01:24 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchanting One ~ lol It pleases me that you enjoyed my triple hitter! It warms my heart to receive such appreciative responses to my last three posts that have included my paintings. May you have a pleasant evening, Nancy! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
DLY ~ My goodness! What a pleasant surprise to hear from you! How have you been? ~ and thank you for you kind reply!! Sending you a big welcome-back hug, EA |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow! I love to see you beautiful talents. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hi, Sweet Sue! It is always good to hear from you, my friend! Sending you a big, sisterly hug, Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Wow....sounds like some history here! I really enjoy your tales, and with the painting, too! And...you play guitar, to boot.....yes, we are sisters!!! I can almost hear the tune to this one. KBHBLY.....jo [This message has been edited by iliana (06-10-2005 02:09 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you are extremely talented Linda You should be very proud of yourself! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Yeppers! We're sisters in every way except in the flesh. Mind you, we may have been sisters in the flash in one or more of our past lives!  As per usual, your reply touched my heart! KBHBLY 2 Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Darlin' Dixie ~ This may sound like I'm blowing my own clarion trumpet, but yes, I am thankful to have been blessed with many God-given talents. I cannot take any credit for them as they truly are gifts. However, I will accept some credit in my industriously working towards developing those talents. Some have required more dedication than others. Some flow from me like a river to the sea ~ and to be perfectly honest with you, art is not one of them. That requires more of my patience! lol Have a fantabulous day, Dixie! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Wow, what a talent you are. Enjoyed very much. You amaze me.  SG |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Of course I am going to say I love this. It is a darn fine piece of talent you have put on display here. Artist, poet, musician...tell me you own a telescope and I'll think I am talking to a female version of me. LOL! Love this EA...absolutely love this. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ I think I'll bake you some cookies dusted with star-sprinkles for a response as stellar as that!   EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
EV2 ~ Well, I happen to be a star gazer as well! Mind you, I have done all my viewing of the firmament through the telescopes of others! ~ or when I'm astral/causal travelling! I enjoyed reading your reply! Yes, it appears as though we have many interests in common. That is probably one of the reasons that I identify with ~ and enjoy, your poetry so much! Love & Star Light, EA |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
hate to admit how much i envy you your artistic and poetic abilities. Seems a lot of poets also are artistic. Any ideas on how or why this comes about. Thanks for all you post. martyjo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ It always pleases me when you say you enjoyed a poem of mine! Thank you! Aloha hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
martyjo ~ I do believe that we are all born with inate talents of varying degrees. If we find one, or more, that captures our interest, we can eventually do it well by working at it. ~ Sort of a labour of love scenario. When I first began to learn how to play the guitar, I was so frustrated I could have cried. I was not very good and felt that I did not have one ounce of talent. But I practiced and practiced until I actually excelled at it! Dedication does pay off. By virtue of the fact that the guitar interested me, I must have had a latent talent in that area. It just required more work to bring it out than it did for other things that I do. Thank you for dropping by and leaving such a nice reply! Linda |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I still envy you. I have two brothers. One very artistic and the other plays music by ear as did my mother. She could look at a piece of crochet and copy it, and could taste something and duplicate the recipe. I seemed to have been passed by and my only talent was having kids! LOL. I carried them easily and delivered with ease.. all six of them. But what can I do with that talent now! LOL martyjo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
martyjo ~ You are a pet! ~ and might I add that your having carried 6 children easily, is a talent that I did not have! My first daughter was 12 and a half pounds and my second daughter was taken by Caesarean 6 weeks early at 11 pounds! My pregnancies were very difficult and I darn near lost each of them when they were only half-baked, so to speak!  You probably have more talents than you think! Keep your eyes open! lol Warm hug and smile, Linda |
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Snowflake From Hell Senior Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 777My own little Icey Oblivion |
that was a great read i cant taste the poison that im drinking your death is in disguise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Have many fond memories of Peggy's Cove. I used to spear fish there. Your drawing is excellent as is your poem. You are multi talanted and an Angel besides.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thanks, Hot Flakes! It was good to hear from you, stranger! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ I have visualized you doing so many things through your poetry. Now I am visualizing you spear fishing in Peggy's Cove ~ and that it is a fine picture, indeed! ~ and thank you for the kind and flattering words. |
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Canuckster Member
since 2002-01-09
Posts 285New Mexico, USA |
It is such a gift to be able to see the art adn see the words of the artist. Wonderful work. Thanks so much for sharing it. never try to teach a pig to sing |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Canuckster ~ Thank you for your warm and appreciative response to my post! Have a happy day! EA  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I have been to Peggy's Cove and it is beautiful as this piece is beautiful.....Exceptionally well done! Eric |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Eric ~ It pleases me that you think my painting does Peggy's Cove justice. It is a little piece of heaven, is it not?!? Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a nice reply! Love & Light, Linda |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I loved this, muchly, and am going to send it, with your permission, to a friend of mine, her hubby was once a commercial fisherman, and believe he would simply be wow'd by this....thank you for sharing. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh Linda, indeed too many have lost their lives at sea, and there's just no words that can describe how sometimes nature can pull cruel tricks on us that result in these unfortunate losses! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are such a talented artist, you truly are a multi-tasked angel, 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 "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lee ~ Yes, by all means, you may send this poem to your friend! It delights me to know that a commercial fisherman would be reading my the lyrics to my sea shanty! Thank you for your warm response! Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ I used to live in New Brunswick when I was a little cherub and I can still recall the stories of sailors and fishermen being lost at sea. It was good to hear from you! Hugs with much love, Linda |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
a blissful and creative seascape, much enjoyed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you for saying so, Dear Goddess! Thanks for dropping by! P.S. Please give Apollo a sun kiss from me! |
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