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Beneath the Cedars
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Beneath the Cedars |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Christopher Talbot Frank Beneath the Cedars ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Beneath entwined old cedar trees, ~By side of rushing river, He held me in his loving arms, And brought me to a quiver. Sunlight danced on waters clear, Fresh air did treat my nose. With each tender, loving word, My joyful spirit rose. Our hearts beat in unison, Each breath we took as one. Lying beneath the cedars, In shade of shining sun. We picnicked in our secret place, ~ a secluded Shangri-la, Away from all the madding crowds, To this wondrous world of awe. In awe of nature’s sweet surround, ~In awe of one another, Thankful for this beautiful day, And thankful for each other. To the songs of birds we listened, To the sound of falls we sighed. To the scent of wild flowers, ~We were lost in sweet abide. The view went on forever, From top of waterfalls. Far from the hustle-bustle, ~Far from the city walls. Beneath entwined old cedar trees, ~By side of rushing river, He held me in his loving arms, And brought me to a quiver. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
What delightful imagery here Linda..well done..enjoyed the read this morn...thank you.. Goldenrose. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyAngel~ You brought *sighs* of remember at the tender mention of the waterfalls~ I think you got splashed with some lovely inspire~ ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Yeah! I knew it was there! That's what I was hearing in your words the other night, Linda! Beautiful writing. I hope you give this to him on some special occassion, girlfriend. KBHBLY........lily jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Goldenrose ~ Thank you Phil for the nice reply! ~ and you are most welcome!  To Love & Loving! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ Oh, indeed I was splased with inspire! Alan and I spent the most glorious day EXACTLY as I have written. I emailed it to him this morning and he was totally delighted with it! After our sojourn in Shangri-la, he took me to a delightful English tea house. Then off we went to a farm to buy apples fresh off the tree. Today I am juicing some of them! Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a nice reply! Sending a big warm hug to both you and your darling Bill! Linda |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
How absolutely exquisite! you took me away to a long ago place Thank you Liz |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jo ~ You were right! ~ and I got huge inspiration a few hours after you and I chatted the night away! lol  Love you, girlfriend! KBHBLY Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Elizabeth ~ Hi, Liz! It is so good to hear from you! Hope you have been well! I'm pleased that my poem stirred up some pleasant memories for you. Hugs with love, Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel I read this through the glasses of green envy.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
How lovely is this? Now...I know you won't tell me exactly where you were.. but a small hint perhaps?  You are a joy to read dear Linda. Hugs~Nancy ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Oh, no! That will never do! I will ask my boyfriend if he would mind if I spent a day there with you! He knows I'll behave!  What a glorious place this be! Truly a piece of heaven! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ I'll show you mine, if you show me yours! ~ our Shangri-las, that is!  Check your email! Loveya! Linda |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
Earth Angel~ This is such a beatiful write, nice picture, with the inspiration that I like, its such a delight to read your poetry! Godbless ya! Poetry can get you very far |
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Sharksbean Member
since 2005-09-25
Posts 368jax |
this was a beautiful poem and the pic of the waterfall was gorgeous thank you for sharing this  -may the force be with you in poetry |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angel-hearted One ~ That was especially nice for you to say! Thank you, Laura! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sb ~ I agree! The painting of the gorge is gorge-ous! Love lifts and water falls!  EA |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Sounds like you and your love had a beautiful day. Isn't love beautiful specially when shared. Enjoyed this read. :-) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A joy to read...James |
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yv Senior Member
since 2003-05-30
Posts 574 |
Oh my...that was absolutely lovely! I was very moved by your words and images! Yv~Seeing eternal Sunshine |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Froggy Friend ~ He is the most phenominal man I have ever known ~ or even met! ~ and I respect and admire him beyond measure and on all levels. We started out as friends, five years ago and soon grew to be best friends which grew into a total love. There is nothing like being in love with your best friend and having it returned. Love based on a deep and abiding friendship is the most satisfying and gratifying. We are like two peas in a pod! We even have the same birthday! Mind you, he's 6 years younger. lol Love & Light & Friendships, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ I love spreading the joy I have in my life! Aloha hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
yv ~ Hi, there! Hope life is being good to you! The stage that I am living now is absolutely one of the the best that I have ever experienced. Of course there are still the storms and tempests to endure and those yet to weather, but they are all part and parcel of being a human in an Earthly existence. However, with growth and lessons learned, comes wisdom and a better understanding and appreciation of one's self. That in turn fills us with Light and that Light attracts Light! Shine on, yv! EA |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
Ah, my favorite style and subject of poetry! Nice writing, Linda. I'll take cedar, oak, pine....  CG |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lovely, lovely...the words and you M |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
Oh, forgat to mention.... I see the "quiver" works both ways....  Nice. CG |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
CG ~ Aha! It appears that we have a mutual appreciation of each other's poetry! It was good to hear from you! Love & Light & a warm, welcome-back hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Naked One ~ Thank you, M! That was a very nice thing for you to say! Your kindness is always appreciated! Loves 'n hugs 'n smiles, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
CG  EA |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya Linda, I believe out of all of your beauty's this one, is my favorite...made me feel so happy, warm, in the prose of your happiness. Love to you and yours and thank you for sharing. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee, we lay in a hollow at the base of two entwined cedars. The "female" was gracefully leaning towards the river and the larger "male" was behind her leaning in protectively. They even had entwined roots that looked as though he was holding her hand in his. Romantic beyond words! To love, loving, and being loved! Linda  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Loved this ... makes me wish Hon and I could be there. Guess we'll have to settle for your vivid imagery and our imaginations! Oo-La-La! hugs dear friend, Marti Living simply and calmly in the mountains! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Marti! Nothing like having your own little piece of heaven! ~ Mind you, you don't have to imagine it! ~ you and your Hon already have it~ Your home in the picturesque mountains of New Hampshire! Hugs with mucho loves, Linda |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
*sigh* ... picturesque ... enjoyed this read! always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Janette ~ Howdy, stranger! A sigh from a poetess who writes such sighable poems herself, is most assuredly a sigh worthy of some note! lol It was good to hear from you! Linda |
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Obsidian Snow Member
since 2005-08-24
Posts 88 |
Wonderful rendition of love and loving. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
OS ~ To love, loving ~ and being loved! ~ I wish these for you as well! EA |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Very, very nice earth Angel. Enjoyed to the max!  JL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ Wow! That was a very nice and enthusiastic response! Thank you! Warm hug, big smile! EA |
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