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A World of Flowers |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Judy Antonelli A World of Flowers ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ I rise from bed each morning glory, With daisies fresh on window sill. The sun does flower rods so golden, While bluebells ring in hush of still. Lilacs lush in gay profusion, Fill the air with sweet perfume. Dragons snapping with affection, At garden flowers as they bloom. Carnations blossom in every colour, Their fragrance fills my room with love. Cascading fuscia hang from baskets, From porch rafters up above. Clematis climb the white-washed trellis, Wrapping it with purple vine. Beyond the fence lie fields of daisies, Fresh and bright in world divine. Sweet alyssum line the driveway, Azaleas bloom all year ‘round. Hyacinths in all their glory, Rise each spring from sleeping ground. Tulips kiss me wake each morning, Pansy smiles greet me each day. Daffodils in sunshine yellows, Get me on my sunny way. Lilies white, lay in the valley, Hollyhocks touch skies of blue. My world is one of glorious flowers, From rise of sun ‘til evening dew Flowers from a painter’s palette, Bless my life with heaven hues. Riotous blooms in all their glory, Perfume the air with sweet infuse. I rise from bed each morning glory, With daisies fresh on window sill. The sun does flower rods so golden, While bluebells ring in hush of still. “We are borne of star dust, and to the stars we shall one day return.” ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-20-2006 08:33 PM).] |
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cody 2 Junior Member
since 2006-03-12
Posts 48london |
even without the picture i could see the flowers with your words |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel You are the Angel of the flowers.  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh my wonderful Earth Angel! Such artistry here blooming all over the place! I love it!  ....jo |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
How beautiful your garden must be!! I think you captured all the flowers, except my favorite, the sweetpea. What a wonderful poem for the first day of spring!! I hope you are feeling better. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
You are such a beautiful blossom. Every drop of nectar that drips from your petals onto the page causes my soul to rejoice. Each day...You make me fall in love with the world again. Thank you ! Thank you ! ::bows:: |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
cody 2 ~ Hi, there! Pleased to make your acquaintance! I love flowers and I'm pleased that I could share my visions with you!  Love & Flowers, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Awww, that was so sweet of you to say. I adore flowers and always have my home filled with them! I even wear floral perfumes! Flowers are heaven 'scent'! Love & Flower Power, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Flowers will soon be blooming and so will I! Happy springtime hugs, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Oh, my! I love sweatpeas too! In fact, that is one of the nicknames that I am called! Perhaps I should write a poem dedicated to them! ~ and you! lol With love and flowers, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Uriah XO ~ My goodness gracious! I am saving your reply for reading whenever I run out of poetic steam! Your words will get my creative juices rising with the sap! Thank you for this bit of insurance for when I am heading for a drought and an empty ink well! Love & Light & a warm hug of appreciation, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend ~ Thank you, Beautiful, for the "BEAUTIFUL"! Springtime hugs 'n love, Linda  |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
This is fantastic..no question...it could be a Bronte, the style and rhyme are so perfect...they must be giving you something extra to make you better i think?..if they are find out and we will all have a little too if this is how you write..thank you Linda... Goldenrose. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This was simply charming Linda, as pretty as the picture. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
when I was a child my nickname was sweetpea too...also bug...go figure!  |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Lovely poem, Linda. Thank you for sharing it with us! “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely, Linda! If all humans could mix and match as the flowers do, we would have a wonderful world. Talking about nicknames, my father used to call me "moosie goosie" and guess what stuck for many years - As luck would have it - "Moose"! Hmm? Parental love?? Look after yourself. Helen |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Pure Gold  You sure know how to perk up my pen! Thank you for the highly generous comments. They are a great way for me to start my day! May flowers forever light up your life! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysteria ~ A "charming" from someone whose own poetry is charming ~ and who is equally charming herself! ~ is very much appreciated. Thank you kindly, Sharon! With love & a rose of sharon, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Sweetpea Flowers ~ Aha! We must be kindred spirits! Flower huggums, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
El_C ~ You are most welcome, Ben! It is my extreme pleasure ~ especially when my words are appreciated!  Good to hear from you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Greetings Moose! Nah, that name definitely does not suit you, Dear Empress! My Dad used to call me Lucy Goosie. Then just Lucy ~ then Loose! When I became a teenager he thought better of calling his daughter "Loose"! Thank God-ness! ~ Besides, who ever heard of a loose "angel"!  Loves 'n Dads with a sense of humour! Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is exactly the setting I'd imagine for you... absolutely lovely! *S* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Perfection isn't easily accomplished, but you make it all seem so easy. Great write!! JL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ All anyone has to do is to close their eyes and imagine they are in a glorious garden! ~ and voila! They will be breathing in the heavenly scents and seeing the beauty of the flowers with their mind's eye! May your path in life be strewn with flowers! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ My goodness! Your generous and flattering comments make me want to kick up my heels!  Thank you! EA  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear Linda This is devine - a very beautiful poem. ~hugs~  sweetieTracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Beautiful floral imagery in dancing profusion. It's spring, as if the world were one giant may pole! You are very adept at rhyme and meter, but it is the vivid color of flowers everywhere which stays in my mind, and gives me joy. Thank you! ~ Karen  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tracie ~ It always pleases me when you drop by! Thank you for your warm reply! Have a great day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy Lassy ~ "Beautiful floral imagery in dancing profusion. It's spring, as if the world was one giant may pole!" ~ My gosh! What a poetically beautiful reply! Thank you Karen! I also appreciated your kind comments! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Can I come live with you???  ~sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*breathing in the Spring* wonderful write Linda! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, sky! ~ But of course! I will set you up in the bedroom with a four-poster bed that faces French doors that open to the most glorious garden that one could imagine! Loves 'n Flowers, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie!!! ~ It's been ages! You just blew in with a fresh spring breeze! Hope you have been well! Loves 'n hugs, Linda  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh, how beautiful. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds nice...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hi, Sweet Sue! Happy spring! Loves 'n hugs and a world of flowers, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ ...and you would know, Hawaii Man! You live on an island of flowers! Aloha hugs, Linda |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Beautiful! ~Alli~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alli ~ Thanks for the "Beautiful", Beautiful! Giving you a hug and a flower! Linda  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Linda Lou  This is so beautiful. It seemed like a beautiful song of springtime to me. I could see the flowers as I read the words. Hugs, Ethel  |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA What a wonderful sight to see I felt your bouquet was just for me. From time to time I stop awhile just because you make me smile. Best to you. I know I need to come back soon, I have not forgotten all my pip poets. I see you are just getting better and better. LV, SG |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you for walking me through your garden, and stopping with me now and then to breathe the Heaven-scented air. I'm still there, adoring each single blossom in turn. How rich and blessed I feel! No wonder you are recovering your health! - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel Mae ~ Your flower graphic is stunning! You are so talented! It was a nice added touch to this floral post!  May you be forever surrounded by glorious flowers! Loveya! Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ Well, you certainly made me "smile" with your lovely poetic reply! ~ one that I am safely tucking away so that I can savour your sweet words whenever the flowers show signs of fading. Hugs with love, EA P.S. I hope that this time, you'll be staying for awhile! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Owl  ~My goodness! The responses that I am receiving for this poem, are all so wonderful! I am touched by them all! Flowers have a way of bringing people together! I never met a flower that I didn't like! Thank you for your kind comments! Hugs with love 'n flowers, Linda  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Linda, what a gorgeous living bouquet you have gifted us with, so many colorful scented flowers, in a vase of fine rhyme. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
For me, the flowers are just the icing on the cake...I'm happy to just "rise in the morning"...LOL....how ya doin' angelic one?...You're looking good....are you wearing daisy colored panties this morning?... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ Kacy, your words were so sweet, kind, witty and charming ~ just as you are! Thank you! May flowers be your contant companions! ~ along with a few from the flesh and blood species!  May the bluebells of happiness ring throughout all the rest of your day-sies! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe!!! You're baaack! What on earth have you been doing down there in the hills of Alabama!?! I may not wear daisy under garments, but I do have a pair of short shorts with daisies on them! ~ and they're smilin'!  May you rise up each mornin' with the the rising of the sun ~ and each night with the rising of the moon!   Here's a flower for your thoughts,  Giving you a big, warm, welcome-back cyber hug, EA |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
And you lovely Linda.. are the sweetest flower of them all. ~Hugs to you pretty lady~ ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Awwww, you really are nice, Nice Nancy! That was sooo sweet of you to say! Here is a flower that I picked just for you!  May flowers always colour your world! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Is it too late to add my thoughts to the lovely depiction of worldly wonder? I know there are several wonderful places that do nothing but grow flowers, but you reminded me very well of a hometown area... Lompoc, California. Go ahead, look it up...and enjoy the view! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 Thank you, Karilea!   |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (does happy tip-toe through the tulips) Yay! Oh Linda, this is soooooooo gorgeous and bursting with prisms and kaleidoscopic giggles, sweet friend! I llloooovvveeee spring more than any other season because everything comes to life and blooms and dances, and I'm even more blessed to live in a part of a nation where the growing season begins real early and ends real late, where you even have carmellias blooming in January and daffodils in February, yay! (does happy dance) The flowers inspire me sooooooo much as they make me daydream of my dream girl and harmony and all beautiful things, yay, God Bless You, 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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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"I rise from bed each morning glory, With daisies fresh on window sill. The sun does flower rods so golden, While bluebells ring in hush of still." I love the way your garden grows Linda. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear, sweet Noah ~ "bursting with prisms and kaleidoscopic giggles" ~ You are delightful! It's no wonder why everybody loves you! You have such a joyful, exuberant, and expressive spirit! Love you, my friend! Happy springtime hugs! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady ~ My garden grows with lots of divine help! I'm so pleased that you liked my garden. Perhaps you could join me for a spot of tea when the flowers are in glorious bloom? Happy springtime hugs, EA |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very clever, beautiful and fun to read Thank you Liz |
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