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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2005-12-22 01:23 PM




        

One Silent Night
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

+*+*+*+*+*+
One silent night, when all was still,
in snowfall soft, I walked Church Hill.
Bathed in glow of lamplight shining,
shone Tudor homes with ivy twining.
The cedar boughs, hung low with snow,
were lit with lights that made them glow.
The air was sweet and fresh to breathe,
each door was hung with Christmas wreath.
Gray plumes of smoke rose in the air,
from homes of olde down lane way fair.
A Hallmark scene, serene and lush,
this Christmas Eve of calming hush.
One silent night, when all was still,
in snowfall soft, I walked Church Hill.
+*+*+*+*+*+

[This message has been edited by Balladeer (09-14-2007 02:18 AM).]

© Copyright 2005 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
inot2B
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1 posted 2005-12-22 01:39 PM


Another voice to put with a picture. Beautifully written as well read.  Enjoyed very much.
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2 posted 2005-12-22 01:39 PM


Oh, how beautiful!

I thoroughly enjoyed the audio accompaniment, Linda. You have such a soft calming voice, like a gentle caressing snowfall.

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3 posted 2005-12-22 01:44 PM


The voice of an angel!
How wonderful this is Linda!!!!
I must fine out how it's done.  magic?
~Merry hugs and Christmas smiles, Nancy~

~Let peace begin with me...     

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4 posted 2005-12-22 01:49 PM


Linda

How wonderful to hear you read with your voice as soft and gentle as the snow falling on Church Hill.  

JL
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5 posted 2005-12-22 01:50 PM


I do agree with all the above.
Beautiful.  Heart warming.

JL


Earth Angel
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6 posted 2005-12-22 02:34 PM


2B ~

This is my first post with audio. I was so pleased to be able to hear the voices of Balladeer and Noah, that I wanted to be able to do the same! I'm pleased that you enjoyed the fruits of my labour! I am not a techy person, so it took me a while to figure everything out! I hope I'll be able to repeat the process!


EA

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7 posted 2005-12-22 02:45 PM


Thanks, Kacy! The voice can be a valuable  instrument for healing others ~ and one's self! If I keep my voice calm, it keeps me from over-stressing! lol

I also find that using a soft voice is very soothing for the clients of my alternative health practice.

Warm hug,
Linda

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8 posted 2005-12-22 02:50 PM


Nancy ~

I am so pleased that I was able to share more of myself and that it has been so well received.

Thank you for your warm reply!


Linda

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9 posted 2005-12-22 02:51 PM


Martie ~

It was good to hear from you! ~ and I'm glad that you could literally hear from me! lol

Big hug,
Linda

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10 posted 2005-12-22 02:52 PM


JL ~

Very nice words from a very nice man!

Thank you!

EA

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11 posted 2005-12-22 07:47 PM


Linda, this was so beautiful.
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12 posted 2005-12-22 11:20 PM


B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.
Enjoyed this piece.

:-)

Santa most certainly come visit you.

:-)

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2005-12-22 11:46 PM


Sue, you are the smartest and sweetest chick!

Loves 'n hugs,
Linda

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14 posted 2005-12-23 12:02 PM


Froggy Friend ~

Hiya, stranger? It was good to hear from you! ~ and thank you for the beautiful BEAUTIFUL!

Big, warm hug,
Linda

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15 posted 2005-12-23 03:14 PM




(smiles) Yay! Oh Linda, I'm soooooooo happy you're sharing your voice here too, dearest friend, you truly do have the calm, comforting voice of an angeless, yay! (kiss on cheek) You would make a wonderful audio book narrator, dearest friend, yay, God Bless You and may your Christmas evening be filled with joy and comfort, yay, 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

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16 posted 2005-12-23 03:28 PM


Love this...course, if it were me,  all you
would hear would be the bellowing of an old
steer...

Well done Linda...love it!!

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17 posted 2005-12-23 03:41 PM


Merry Mistletoe Angel

You are so sweet, and cheery, and bright! You make me smile on the inside and the out!

Thank you! Rudolph

Linda
Gingerbread Smiley

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18 posted 2005-12-23 03:44 PM


Barry ~

Hmm! You bellow like a steer? ~ I'm intrigued! Flirty

I love how you loved it!


Linda

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19 posted 2005-12-23 04:05 PM


Simply beautiful!  Merry Christmas my fellow Canuck!

                      
Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.

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20 posted 2005-12-23 05:54 PM


Wow! Wow! Wow!...and did I forget to say WOW!

Ah, Linda, I could listen to your voice all day. What a beautiful presentation you have made. Your voice is clear and heavenly, your diction and pace superb and i just don't have enough superlatives to describe you.

I DEFINITELY WANT TO HEAR MORE!!!

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21 posted 2005-12-23 08:42 PM


SweetAngelicOne~
The poem is lovely to read ... and truly Heavenly to hear~

So, QueenAngel
Encore !

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*No matter what I search for ...
let me know when it is LOVE that I find*~ <))><

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22 posted 2005-12-23 09:19 PM



Mysterious One ~

Thank you, Sharon! I'm pleased it all worked out!

May joy be your constant companion this Christmas and throughout the coming new year!


Linda

We are born of the stars,
And to the stars we shall one day return.
~ Linda L. Dowd

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23 posted 2005-12-23 09:28 PM


Balladeer ~

After reading your exceptionally complimentary reply, it has taken me a few moments to regain my composure! My goodness, that has to be THE MOST generous and enthusiastic response that I have ever received! THANK YOU!

You deserve an extra big "THANK YOU"! If you could see my face right now, you'd crack up! The huge smile on my fair skin is so big that my eyes have become like two little pee holes in the snow!

You are a sweetie pie, my fellow Leo!

Linda

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24 posted 2005-12-23 09:32 PM


Madam Marge ~

Awww shuckums! Now I'm a blushin'! I'm Blushing

Thank you for your warmth and kindness!


EO
Presents Under The Tree

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25 posted 2005-12-24 12:37 PM


Currier and Ives, my Dear Angel!  I didn't hear the audio, but I'm sure it is as beautiful as your poetry! I love your shimmer!

misce

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26 posted 2005-12-24 12:55 PM


misce ~

Thank you for your "shimmering" reply!

May your Christmas Day be merry and bright!

Sending you blessings for a wonderful 2006!

~ Ooo! Writing "2006" just made me realize how fast time is flying by!

Loveya!
Linda

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27 posted 2005-12-28 10:15 AM


What a treat it is to hear your voice reading your work... beautiful!!! *S*
Earth Angel
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28 posted 2005-12-28 10:59 AM


suthern ~

Why thank you kindly, suthern belle! May all your kind and loving ways be reciprocated tenfold!

Hugs with love,
Linda

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29 posted 2005-12-29 11:35 AM


I have to agree, what a lovely voice!

Perfectly presented as well.

I look forward to more readings from you!

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Earth Angel
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30 posted 2005-12-29 11:51 AM


Oh my, Susan! I just noticed the number of posts you have at this moment! ~ 6660

~ Uncanny to show up on a Christ-mas poem! lol

Thanks for droppy by and leaving such a nice reply!

May 2006 bring peace, harmony, and love to your world! ~ and to the rest of the world as well!

Love & World Light,
Linda

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31 posted 2005-12-30 02:57 AM


I wish I had seen this one on Christmas Eve because it is just perfect  for it!  Linda, your voices enhances the claming words so wonderfully fitted together.  We should keep the spirit and hush of this poem with us every evening.   ....jo
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