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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-04-25 09:40 AM


                 
Artist: Bob Desantis

Pen In Hand
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

In the wind-down of my day,
As the sun slipped out of sight,
I reflected on my blessings
And then began to write.

It began with the rise of sun,
Peeking o’er the distant hills.
~Choirs of frogs ‘n crickets
And songs of whippoorwills

~A turtle stretching on warm rock,
Soaking up some sunny rays.
And in the daisy meadow,
Wooly sheep did graze and laze.

Blossoms on the cherry trees,
Were coming into bloom.
The orchard was a blaze of pink,
In sunshine’s afternoon.

Clear skies were a crystal blue,
~Reflecting nearby lake.
I looked on in wonder,
As my senses did awake.

The orioles were singing,
Willows swayed in summer breeze.
Floral gardens were abuzzin’,
With the drone of hummin’ bees.

A hawk was slowly circling,
Above an old oak tree.
I was lost in its graceful flight,
In a peaceful reverie.

As the glorious sun was setting,
A hush befell the land.
My heart was full of gratitude,
As I put writing pen in hand.


“Oft times it is the deaf who truly hear
  and it is the blind who truly see.”
~ Linda L. Dowd

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-26-2006 05:07 PM).]

© Copyright 2006 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
StevenS
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1 posted 2006-04-25 10:01 AM


Good Morning Earth Angel, I love the magic that happens when you take that pen in hand. I can actually feel the serenity! Thank You! :-)
Goldenrose
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2 posted 2006-04-25 10:06 AM


Well if this is how you greet the day today i cannot wait for tommorow's poem..fantastic..descriptive..beautiful..i loved it..thank you..

Goldenrose.

froggy
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3 posted 2006-04-25 10:19 AM


Beautiful way to meet the day.
Images jump from your words.
Have a beautiful day my friend.

:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
Nobel Peace Prize Wi

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2006-04-25 11:20 AM


Thank you, Steven! Magic has been known to flow from your pen as well!


EA
Flowers

Earth Angel
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5 posted 2006-04-25 11:22 AM


Dear Rose of Gold ~

There you go doin' it again! ~ Making me smile!

May your day be a reflection of your beautiful Light!


Linda

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2006-04-25 11:23 AM


froggy friend ~

Being an amphibious creature, you yourself have been known to "jump" as well! Laughing Baby

Have a great one!
Linda

The Lady
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7 posted 2006-04-25 04:30 PM



Ah Miss Angel, what a beautiful place you have taken us... the sounds, the smells, the sight of the sun slipping and that glorious chair you provided have warmed my heart.

Kahlil
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8 posted 2006-04-26 09:50 AM


You are one with it.  Enjoyed this treat for the senses, my friend.
Klassy Lassy
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9 posted 2006-04-26 11:00 AM


ohhh!  Thank you for the reverie, Linda!  What a lovely heart you have.  Now my morning has pen in hand, too, to carry me through my day.  Pure delight.


~ Karen  

OwlSA
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10 posted 2006-04-26 12:56 PM


Earth Angel, if not your most beautiful poem (it is difficult to remember them all at one), it is certainly one of your most beautiful.

- Owl

Enchantress
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11 posted 2006-04-26 01:41 PM


So serene...inviting..can I come visit?
Lovely this..
Lovely you.

Hugs~Nancy

~ Trace my body with your words,
  in doing so, you touch my heart ~

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2006-04-26 05:25 PM


Lady Love ~

To tell you the truth, this was a pleasure to write!

Nature's blessings are all the more enjoyable if we take the time to appreciate them.

Thank you for your lovely reply!

Love of Nature,
Linda
Butterfly 2

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2006-04-26 05:28 PM


Kahlil ~

Hi, there! Long time no see! I am at my happiest when I am out in nature. It revitalizes my spirit!

Hope all is well with you!

Nature's blessings,
Linda
Tree 2

Earth Angel
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14 posted 2006-04-26 05:38 PM


Klassy Karen ~

That was very kind of you to say! Thank you, Miss Lassy!

That pen of yours is mighty lucky to have you carrying it around with you! It's sure to do you proud when you put it to paper!

Love & Nature's Light,
Linda
Sun 2

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2006-04-26 05:40 PM


Owl Owl 2

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it! Being out in Nature is good for whatever ails us!

To life's Natural highs!
Linda
Flowers

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2006-04-26 05:44 PM


Nice Nancy ~

But of course, Enchanting One! I would love your company over a cup of black currant tea beneath a bright cerulean sky on a gorgeous day like today!

Love & Nature's Way,
Linda
Sunny

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