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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-08-31 12:42 PM

Artist: Annie Griffiths Belt

The Katrina Holocaust
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

Broken, twisted, and swept away,
Lives and limbs are lost in fray.
The raging winds and pelting rain,
~the surge and fury of the hurricane,
Are forces stronger than those of Man,
As waters flood the southern land.

I pray for those who’ve lost it all,
~Who wander aimless in spiraled fall.
May all those spared, lend helping hands,
To southern friends on sinking sands,
That they might build what they have lost,
In this Katrina holocaust.

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-01-2005 07:38 AM).]

LeeJ
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1 posted 2005-08-31 12:51 PM

AMEN, only you Linda could build such an expressive vison from our world's event...and such a henous one, as well...let our Father in Heaven hear our prayers...thank you Linda...

Can you believe what we've seen in our lifetimes?

oh, boy, wouldn't that make a great forum question...I'm off....

iliana
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2 posted 2005-08-31 01:24 PM

Yes. And we will lend a helping hand, be assured. It is unbelievable, Angel Light Lady. Thank you for your beautiful prayer. KBHBLY.....lily jo

froggy
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3 posted 2005-08-31 03:25 PM

I'm with the other two on this whole piece.

Honeybunch
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4 posted 2005-08-31 04:15 PM

It certainly is a sad situation and even those far away feel the horror of it. Good write!

Startime55
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5 posted 2005-08-31 06:17 PM

Stunning!!! Your words say powerfully what we feel in our hearts....*big hugs*

passing shadows
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6 posted 2005-08-31 10:45 PM

just awesome Linda...thank you

NewEnglandlazurlu
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7 posted 2005-08-31 11:21 PM

Linda, gut wrenching photo's and stories from the Gulf Coast. I can barely watch the images without breaking down in tears.

May God have mercy on them all.

Hugs and thanks for your poem. Marti

“The garden is inimical to all evil passions;
it stands for efficiency, for patience in
labor, for strength in adversity,
for the power to forg

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2005-08-31 11:48 PM

Lee ~

I am emotionally drained from what I have seen and heard on the news...and I am just watching the heinous events! I'm not living them!

Linda

sandgrain
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9 posted 2005-08-31 11:52 PM

Linda, you've said so much so very well. The devestation, plus a call to all able helpers and keeping them all in prayer. It tears at one's heart, especially when you're not sure how to help. Thank you, dear lady.

Rae

Earth Angel
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10 posted 2005-08-31 11:53 PM

iliana ~

I was a wee bit worried about you for a while there! I'm relieved that you and yours are safe and sound.

I know that your hands are connected to your heart and they will know what they can do to help those who were less fortunate.

Hugs with love,
Linda

Nightshade

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11 posted 2005-08-31 11:53 PM

Amen to this Linda. Amen.

hugs, Chris

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2005-08-31 11:54 PM

froggy ~

Thanks, Ella.

Sending you a big hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2005-08-31 11:56 PM

Honeybunch ~

Whenever tragedy strikes, our world becomes much smaller...

Love & Light,
Linda

Sunshine

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14 posted 2005-08-31 11:57 PM

Such a storm...

such an aftermath....

thank you, m'dear
for everything.

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2005-09-01 12:02 PM

Startime ~

Just using the word "Katrina" adds power to the poem. I am so overwhelmed and overwrought by all that I am seeing and hearing. My heart goes out to all those who continue to live this nightmare.

Thanks for dropping by.

Loving hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2005-09-01 12:04 PM

Dixie ~

I could barely get my fingers to work on my keyboard because I was so filled with emotion as I was writing this poem.

Linda

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2005-09-01 12:08 PM

Marti ~

I'm right there with you, my friend.

I was pleased to hear from you. Keep well. I've been thinking of you.

Hugs with love,
Linda

Earth Angel
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18 posted 2005-09-01 12:12 PM

Rae ~

Thank you for your sensitive and caring reponse to my plea.

There is healing power in sending loving energy to those in need. We can do it any time and from any where. You can make a difference.

Love & Healing Light,
Linda

Earth Angel
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19 posted 2005-09-01 12:13 PM

Chris ~

"Amen" to your "Amen". Thank you for stopping by.

Loving hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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20 posted 2005-09-01 12:15 PM

Sunshine ~

Yes, unbelievably so...

~ and thank you, Karilea

Love & Solar Light,
Linda

Martie

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21 posted 2005-09-01 12:46 PM

Linda...You really are an angel!

JamesMichael
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22 posted 2005-09-01 12:52 PM

Nice writing...James

iliana
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23 posted 2005-09-01 12:53 PM

Linda....yes, there was some concern that Misc'e and my Mother would be caught up in tornados, flooding and the like as they live in Southwestern Ohio, the path they projected Katrina would take. Well, Katrina did go there, but the worst of it was over before it hit Ohio. There was at least one tornado near them, but it did not cause any problems for them. All is well on the old homestead. Thanks for your caring. Now....I need to start getting things together for Salvation Army and Red Cross. KBHBLY.....& lots of light, too.....lily jo

Earth Angel
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24 posted 2005-09-01 07:58 AM

Martie ~

It takes one, to know one! But I'm just a pretend angel. You are the real enchilada!

Hugs with love,
Linda

Earth Angel
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25 posted 2005-09-01 07:59 AM

James ~

Thank you!

Aloha hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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26 posted 2005-09-01 08:03 AM

iliana ~

Hi, jo! That's a relief! We feel so frightened and helpless when our loved ones lie in the path of destruction!

btw I knew you would be one to lend a helping hand! You have such a loving heart.

I love you, girlfriend!
Linda

NewEnglandlazurlu
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27 posted 2005-09-01 11:58 AM

Linda, I'm hanging in there and can't complain when I watch what's going on down South.

The dark side has been released.

Love ya, Marti

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passions; it stands for efficiency, for patience in labor, for strength in adversity, for the power to forgive."

Mistletoe Angel

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28 posted 2005-09-01 02:50 PM

(big angel hugs) Oh Linda, this is a most touching write that I bet was most difficult to write, dearest friend! (wipes tear) It truly was natures holocaust, and I remember what one reporter said, who summed it up perfectly; "It looks like a Third World country down there!" (sad sigh) God Bless You, dearest friend, may we all continue to pray for them all and offer angel healing and guidance hugs to the families down there, 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"

Mother Teresa

Earth Angel
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29 posted 2005-09-01 03:52 PM

Marti ~

I, like yourself, gain a new perspective of the trials and tribulations in my own life when I consider what others are going through right now!

~ but I know that you do have a lot on your own plate and I'm glad that you are at least hanging in there.

"The dark side has been released." ~ I fear you may be right...

Love & Light and a great big hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2005-09-01 03:56 PM

Noah, the Americans are most often the first country to jump in to help another in its time of need. I pray that those country's will do likewise for the United States.

Loveya!
Linda

suthern

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31 posted 2005-09-01 04:37 PM

Amen, my friend... amen.

SimplyGold
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32 posted 2005-09-01 05:45 PM

EA,

Well written sentiment from the heart. I'm glad for those who made it thorough and pray for that didn't. Thank you for the poem.

SG

Earth Angel
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33 posted 2005-09-01 08:09 PM

suthern ~

I have been reading some of the poems that our fellow pipsters have written about Katrina and the aftermath ~ and each one has moved me deeply.

Yes, "amen" ~ to all of them.

Hugs with love, Dear Ruth,
Linda

Earth Angel
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34 posted 2005-09-01 08:14 PM

SG ~

I join you in prayer for those who succombed to the fury of Katrina and for the loved ones they left behind.

Love & Light,
EA

iliana
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35 posted 2005-09-03 12:57 PM

Earth Angel
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36 posted 2005-09-03 08:51 AM

lily jo

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