Earth Angel
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2006-04-05
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Artist: Stacy Gold
Ain’t Been Easy ~ Linda L. Dowd ~
My life ain’t been easy, I've been tested; I've been tried. But through my pains 'n troubles, Achin' sorrows I did hide.
My Georgia disposition, Comes from the strength not to succumb, To the arrows of misfortune That pierce my heart when slung.
My life's been marked by tragedies, Losses more than I could bear. But somewhere deep inside of me, I've found the courage there.
My body has been ravaged And my spirit near left me. But I claimed my life and power, Now I'm healthy, strong and free!
My path's been strewn with roadblocks, Miles high they seemed to be. But I blasted them, one by one, And marched to victory.
No matter what may come my way, Or the battles to be fought, I’ll grin and bear ~ and face what’s there, And give it my best shot!
“The time has come for man to lay down his arms, and pick up each other.” ~ Linda L. Dowd
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LeeJ
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2006-04-05
08:54 AM
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My Georgia disposition, Comes from the strength not to succumb, To the arrows of misfortune That pierce my heart when slung.
My life's been marked by tragedies, Losses more than I could bear. But somewhere deep inside of me, I've found the courage there.
Linda, your a marvel...one whom I'm very excited to know, you give strength, love and kindness you are a living example of what life "can" be for us all thank you
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StevenS
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2006-04-05
09:12 AM
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Earth Angel, I am pleasantly surprised to hear you sanging em country songs! And I love the quote! :-)
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Toerag
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Ala bam a
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2006-04-05
09:12 AM
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Well this is cute as a bug's ear..."stronger thanna acre of garlic"....and whooda' thunk a Canadian gal could write country?....(Of course, ya know..before ya can really "sell" country you're gonna have to add drinkin'...pickup trucks and mean wimmin to the words...
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skyshine
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2006-04-05
01:17 PM
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No, it ain't been easy! But somehow, those country guys 'n gals work it all out!
Do you have any music that has been composed to your lyrics, Linda? I've always wanted to write a song, but I know I can't write music. Good work!
at Toerag's reply!
~skyI hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... ~Tim McGraw
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passing shadows
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2006-04-05
02:13 PM
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Linda! I love this!! I can SO understand!
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Goldenrose
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2006-04-05
03:15 PM
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This is another For Nashville, about ten more tracks as good as this(if it is possible) and you can cut an album and make it big time..thank you..
Goldenrose.
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JL
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2006-04-05
05:08 PM
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EEEEHAA! Girl!! Now that's country... Great one.
JL
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Midnitesun
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2006-04-05
05:17 PM
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an upbeat country song that didn't require a cryin in your beer attitude to enjoy it well done, gentle country gal
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miscellanea
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OH
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2006-04-05
08:29 PM
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good song to take on the road! much enjoyed!
miscellanea
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iliana
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2006-04-05
09:25 PM
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"No matter what may come my way, Or the battles to be fought, I’ll grin and bear ~ and face what’s there, And give it my best shot!"
This is a grand attitude to share with everyone! I sure likie your singin', sweet Linda! ...........Love & Light.....jo
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froggy
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2006-04-06
08:00 AM
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I agree with those before me.
:-)Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace."
Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize Wi
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:01 AM
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Lovely Lee ~
That was a very sweet and special reply! Thank you!
Enjoy your day!
Linda
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:04 AM
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Steve, and you know who my inspiration has been!
Oh, and btw, I can yodel as well!
Happy trails! Linda
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:07 AM
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Toe ~
I appreciate yer encouragement ~ and yer advice, Bamma Boy!
Love ya! Signed A mean woman who drives a pick-up truck whiles knocking back a six pack!
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:19 AM
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Hi, sky!
I've written over 40 songs ~ ballads, country, children's, instrumentals, spanish, sea shanties ~ and some naughty ones to spice things up a bit! lol
I've performed them at schools (not the naughty ones! ), company Christmas parties, functions, shop openings, libraries ~ Nothing as excitin' as Nashville! lol
Sending you a hug-o-love, Linda
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:21 AM
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Dixie, and from reading some of your soulful poetry, I KNOW you understand!
Warm hug and an understandin' smile, Linda
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:25 AM
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Rose of Gold ~
Dems words is stirrin', spurrin' words! Thank ya kindly!
Big hug from a Canadian Country gal! Linda
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:28 AM
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JL ~
I could hear ya whooping, all the way up here in Canada! 'Tis music to me ears!
Go west young man! EA
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:32 AM
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Midnitesun ~
Hiya, Kacy! I reckon you thinks a lot like I does!
Big hug from a plain ole country gal, Linda Lou
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:33 AM
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miscellanea ~
Thank ya kindly! Happy trails!
EA
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:36 AM
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iliana ~
Yep! I can croon a tune by cracky! ~ but I don't know how purdy it sounds!
Loves 'n hugs, Linda Lou
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-06
10:38 AM
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froggy friend ~
...and that would be croaking a lot! Ribbit! Ribbit! Thanks!
Country huggums, Linda Lou
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Mistletoe Angel
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2006-04-17
07:25 PM
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(smiles) Well indeed I myself have been in some rough places and I've sweat and bled from many pores in my here body, but Ah'm alive and stronger than ever I tells ya, and the pain has helped me become a better and more understanding and compassionate person, yay! (angel hugs) Another high falootin' read indeed mam, I love it, 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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Earth Angel
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2006-04-18
12:11 PM
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Noah, my friend, you are one whom I know understands and identifies with this write.
All has not bee for naught! We have learned and grown and not only did we survive ~ we thrive!
Loveya! Linda
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garysgirl
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2006-04-18
01:25 AM
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Love this country, Linda! It looks good on you!! Hugs, Ethel
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Earth Angel
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2006-04-18
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Howdy, Ethel Mae!
I reckon you can identify with this here piece of scribblin' 'n coonin'!
Life shore ain't easy! ~ but it's worth the ride!
Loveya! Linda Lou
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