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When Trust Is Gone
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When Trust Is Gone |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Photographer: Stephen Alvarez When Trust Is Gone ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ A single leaf, in listless spiral, carries my dreams to rest softly upon the forest floor. Broken are the charmed promises that he could not keep. Gone is the trust that has turned our love to dust. As I lean against the ancient oak, with trunk so deeply rooted, I feel its strength feeding my weary soul. Tho’ balmy nights of loving have grown cold ~ there are joys, yet to be experienced, in future offerings. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-13-2005 09:40 AM).] |
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bslicker 
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
then the dry leaf becomes moist with rain to soften in wind to float upon your heart like wings . . . good write EA bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Bernie! That was lovely what you wrote in your reply. You are always so thoughtful and caring. Sleep well, my friend! Love & Light, Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"there are joys, yet to be experienced, in future offerings" Oh, I feel the heartache of this one, dear friend. But, I am really glad for the last three lines for that is the way of it. Love you, Earth Angel.........lily jo |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
You filled me with hope and feeling of the vastness of existence. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel How could you not like an Angels writing.  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Awwwwww, this is bittersweet but beautiful, sweet friend, this made me tear up a bit because it reminded me of my internet sweetheart Joanna, and then what was once a deep friendship all fell apart, and now I wait for spring to come back and offer me a love that's destined to bloom! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is most beautifully heartfelt, 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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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Slightly sad here Linda...but there was hope too..well done..thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You begin with such an image of sadness... and end suffused with hope... and write beauty in every word... Excellent work! |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
Tho’ balmy nights of loving have grown cold ~ there are joys, yet to be experienced, in future offerings. ------------------------ so well put.. this part if my favorite.. and the picture was pretty... Thanks for sharing Poetry can get you very far |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
lily jo ~ No matter what may come our way, I do believe that there are countless joys in our future yet to be discovered!  Loveyoulotsyouknow! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Howdy, Pilgrim! That was downright poetical!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JM EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
AW, shuckums, Mr. T. ~ I feel the same way about you and your poetry. Mind you, you have "arch" in front of "angel"! ~ and you have mastered the fine art of writing sonnets! Loveya! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, you are so romantic and tender-hearted! You know how much I want that for you! I want you to have all the happiness in this world (and beyond!) that you deserve! Hugs with much love, Your friend, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Gold ~ Yes, Phil. There is always hope! I see that you have been enjoying my poetry almost as much as I have been enjoying reading all of your replies! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern Belle ~ That was particularly nice of you to say! Thank you very much, Ruth! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angel-hearted One ~ Your comments always add to the smile on my cherubic face! Thank you! Hugs with love, EA |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA, You bring me joy in the way you express hope. Very nice write. SG |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I feel its strength feeding my weary soul. how true Linda....I hope that strength is always there for you... ~~**~~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ With an economical use of words, you spoke volumes! Thank you very much for sharing that with me! May hope spring eternal for you! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lauren ~ I've been a tree-hugger my entire life! I never met a tree I didn't like! lol Linda |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hello Linda Lou, Though this is sad at the beginning, I love the hope you give at the end. Love ya, Hugs, Ethel  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Ethel Mae! I just noticed your reply ~ and a very nice one it is at that! btw, Your graphics are gorgeous! Loveya! Linda |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Linda, What can I say that nobody else hasn't already said before me. I did so enjoy the read,the picture compliments your words so well. :-) |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Linda, enjoyed your write, made me do one of my own, thank you for the inspiration dear friend. Be well and take care. Sincerely Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, froggy!  Ribbits like thoses, say it all! Thank you, my precious pond pal! Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick, just call me "Inspire for Hire"! lol Nah, 'tis free from me to thee! I am now heading off to read your poem! Actually speaking, it is a thrill to have inspired thy illustrious quill! Big hug, Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
love the leaf/tree metaphor...you leaf the reader with hope once rooted in sadness |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ I liked how you put that! Linda |
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