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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist:Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale Paradise Found ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ In misty gloaming of bonnie brae, A lad with a fife and a drum, Hailed his love for a lovely lass, Of them all, she was the plum. O’er hill and dale he searched for her, This maiden beyond compare. She stirred his blood like no other had, Of them all, she was most fair. One glorious morn at the break of day, He found her by shore of the loch, Singing so sadly of love she had lost, As tears soaked her emerald frock. Gold rays of sun lit up her form, Dresden skin was as fair as milk. Eyes reflected the blue of the skies, And her hair was of auburn silk. She heard the sound of the beating drum, Followed by the trill of the fife. Her sadness left with the sight of the lad, For she knew he’d be part of her life. He knelt and spoke before maiden fair, Recounting each search at cock's crow. How he’d spied her once on the bonnie brae, And had searched since that mome of ago. Her cheeks flushed the rosiest pink, The sparkle returned to her eyes. He swept her up and twirled her about, For in her he had found paradise. In misty gloaming of bonnie brae, A lad with a fife and a drum, Hailed his love for a lovely lass, Of them all, she was the plum. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-09-2005 05:12 AM).] |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Earth Angel, Enjoyed this a bunch! No exaggeration, paradise found! Your skill in diversity delights me--never do I know what you'll write about next, but I know it will be captivating and well written! Couldn't wait to get to the happy ending! misc'e |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Linda this is just so beautiful! I thought I was in Brigadoon for a few minutes... This is a first class keeper!! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Beautifully picturesque and romantic , I have been to Scotland and actually been to Brigadoon that Nancy mentioned and it is beautiful and scenic Hope |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ms C ~ That was very nice of you to say! Thank you, Cathy! ~ and I always love a happy ending!  Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchanting One ~ Oh, I never thought of that ~ but yes, it does have a Brigadoonish feel to it! I loved that movie! As you know, whenever a poem of mine is deemed a keeper, it adds more ink to my well! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hope ~ I would love to visit Scotland! I am of Scottish and Irish blood lines, but I have never been to the British Isles. My BF is from Nottingham, England and he wants to give me the grand tour in the not too distant future! I can hear the bagpipes already! Thank you for your thoughtful reply! Warm hug and a smile, Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...a joy to read...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Love sweet plums.  |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Linda if you had used more vernacular you may have been close to the best scottish poet himself..Robbie Burns...''my love is like a red red rose..that newly blooms in june..''... try here www.electricscotland.com/burns/redrose.html Quite excelleant writing.... enjoyed the read ..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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ A "wonderful" is absolutely wonderful to me! Thank you, Island Man! Aloha hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ You are in good company! Little Jack Horner loved plums as well! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Gold ~ Oh, my! I got goosebumps reading Robbie Burns poem! Thank you for the link! Two of my great great great great great grandfathers (the son of the one married the daughter of the other)were very good friends of his and they were pall bearers at his funeral. Sometimes when I am writing I have the strangest feeling that I am not alone! lol Another curious note, the poet Robert Service ~ when he was a very young man ~ attended my great great grandfather's funeral while he was visiting Scotland. Thank you so much for the flattering and thought-full reply! Love & Poet Light, Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-09-2005 08:16 AM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this was beautiful...and I especially enjoyed this... He knelt and spoke before maiden fair, Recounting each search at cock's crow. How he’d spied her once on the bonnie brae, And had searched since that mome of ago. gave me a feeling of old friends rekindling a warmth and trust.... Linda, this was so pretty! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
A beautiful, romantic poem, Linda "She heard the sound of the beating drum, Followed by the trill of the fife. Her sadness left with the sight of the lad, For she knew he’d be part of her life." The "beating drum" is very effective here, a form of audible poetry, the reader feels the thump of stick on skin, and hears the "trill of fife... which mounts the tension...an augury of things to come. A very nice poem....  Please accept my afterthought....In Xanadu (at last) the two remeet, He from fife and drum released; She in strong arms, twirled about- Lips on lips The taste of ripe-sweet plums... ------------ice ><> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lee ~ I enjoyed your comments very much! Thank you and may your day be full of "pretty" things! To Love & Romance, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ice ~ My, oh, my! What an indepth, and interesting response you wrote! I especially enjoyed your "afterthought"! It left me with a succulent aftertaste on my lips! ~ "The taste of ripe-sweet plums..." That was really nice, ice! Warm hug and a smile of appreciation, EA |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Linda this is breathtaking.... Paradise should always feel like this.... In your light I learn how to love |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Greeneyes ~ Why thank you for saying so! ~ and might I add that I totally agree! May paradise be your home forever more!  Big hug from Blue Eyes |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Earth Angel...Such smooth flow and visuals enjoyed with this tender story of love you have shared with us. Just beautiful...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 I love happy endings! Earth Angel, you sure do spin the yarns well!!! ....jo |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
EA - I love reading about love and happy endings because life somehow seems to stand in the way of that. Thanks for a good read! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ I appreciate your comments! It pleases me greatly that my love story is being so well-received. Sleep well this night! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Yeppers! I'm a regular ole Rumplestiltzkin just a spinnin' the yarn! lol Good to hear from you my busy friend! Loveyalotzuknow! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Hi, Sweetums! As do you, I like happy endings! If only all love stories were to end in such a manner! Oh, well, at least we as poets can write happy story tale endings! Sending you a big hug, Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good grief! what a write! where do you find the inspiration? wow! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Dix! Like me, you are burning the midnight oil again! Believe you me, this poem was a surprise to me as well! Truly! I just started writing it and thought to myself, "Where on God's green earth is this one coming from?!?" lol It is good to hear from you, Ms Chick! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Well, well little lassie, you have outdone yourself with this one! This is so glorious. One never knows what to expect from you and what wonderful surprises you have at the tip of your wee little pen Loved it. SG |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
Her cheeks flushed the rosiest pink, The sparkle returned to her eyes. He swept her up and twirled her about, For in her he had found paradise. Words that ring in my heart I love this poem It is a wonderful piece Tom |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda Like others above, I love the romance within this poem. Much enjoyed and so well done! |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
This is beyond amazing, I have read and listened to a lot of Celtic and Irish music/poetry and Linda, this is stunning. I LOVE this. It must be published. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ lol You actually made me giggle as I read your reply! ~ and smile a great big smile!  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tom ~ That was mighty nice of you to say! I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem, Romantic One! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Thank you! Romance is good for the spirit. Whether we read about it or experience it ourselves. Mind you, experiencing it first hand is definitely better, is it not! Affectionate hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Littlewinged One ~ Whew! That certainly was a blast of fresh air that fluffed up my feathers! Mind you, it darn near blew off my halo! lol Thank you for the flattering suggestion! You are too kind! No, you're just perfect! Hugs with love, Linda |
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