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In This, My Darkest Hour
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In This, My Darkest Hour |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 In This, My Darkest Hour ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ As shadows slip down weeping walls, in shadows dark I cower. I sink to depths, not known before, in this, my darkest hour. Has Light of God abandoned me, and banished me to Hell? No longer can I hear the sounds, of Heaven's tolling Bell. Demons yowl, and wrench and yank, at this, my vanquished soul. My seeping blood stains tattered veils, as Evil takes its toll. A brilliant Light lit up the cell, of this, my sinner's prison. An angel spoke, right to my heart, "Your soul will soon be risen." "How can that be? ~ For I have sinned, and turned my back on God. I lived my life for no one else, and tromped on sinking sod." "Fear not your death, for it will bring, about a new rebirth. So you may spread the Words of God, to Man on Mother Earth.” |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
What a wonderful thought. I've been told you can never be so useless that God can't use you, and you can never be so down that he can't raise you up. You show it here. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
You are an Earth Angel through and through, God needs all the angels he can get, especially your sort...a great if sad write, i dont often say that about your poetry, but it is still great....thank you.. Goldenrose. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Howdy, Pilgrim! It's been awhile! I enjoyed your thoughtful response. I was hoping that my poem would be viewed that way! Personally, I have never turned my back on God because I'd be too afraid to go it alone! lol  Good to hear from you! Hope all is well with you and yours! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Gold ~ Awww, you've got my cherubic cheeks flushing pink! ~ Now I don't have to paint up my face with rouge! lol Thank you for your sweet words, my friend!  Linda |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Linda you possess an ability to enter other dimensions of the mind...along with a charasmatic aura...that is always a white dove in anyone's window... and that is my answer to.... Has Light of God abandoned me, and banished me to Hell? No longer can I hear the sounds, of Heaven's tolling Bell. you have the ability to not only prove love is not an obstacle to bringing one’s dreams to life, but a force urging lovers of life and passion, to conquer their dreams, thus finding God. I suggest, you take the critique of others to heart, and abandon these impure sounds of a not so nice place. We love you Linda....thanks to you always for your light and love. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww, my sweet Linda. You have a way of always touching my heart. This is so beautiful. You are indeed a Special Angel, who is a great inspiration to me. Whenever I come into Pip, I always look for a poem from you. I hope you are doing okay. You are always in my thoughts.  |
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the quell Member
since 2006-07-19
Posts 144Liverpool, UK |
Linda; this is stunning. Some marvellous imagery, and such a gorgeous ray of hope at the end. Beautiful words from a beautiful angel *hugs* |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You write even the depths of darkness with a touch of beauty... Many times those fires of hell are refining us... showing us what we're truly made of... and what we can make of ourselves if we remember to look up instead of down. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ I thank you for your moving, memorable words. I deeply appreciate them. May His Loving Light guide and protect you always. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ I treasure your friendship and your kind and loving ways. I wish for your every day to be like the first day of spring! Loving Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
the quell ~ Gosh! That was very sweet of you to say! Thank you! That was swell, quell!  Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ I must admit, that I do enjoy writing from the dark side! It balances my yin with my yang! Good to hear from you, Belle of the South! Loving Light, Linda |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I think we all have been to that point sometime in our lives or at least I have been. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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David D Jerald Member
since 2006-08-07
Posts 74Tucson, Arizona |
Dear Earth Angel, I like the way you write your poetry, I write that way to. I love the dead poets. I love to see a poem written the way you wrote it. Well done. A Quote for you I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry; that is, prose = words in their best order; poetry = the best words in the best order. Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), British poet, |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh...sigh...oh...I know this from beginning to end...beautiful dear angel |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Hello Linda, Soul Sister of Mine ~~ God always watches over his 'earth angels' and raises them up when they are down trodden. You, dear lady, are one of the special angels and His Light will always shine on you. Love you lots and feel your pain. Hugs, Marti To the world YOU may be one person, but to God you are the world! |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
 this was so beautiful and ached.. much love to you..you are never aloneIf at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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WildHorses Junior Member
since 2006-08-05
Posts 11Rocky Mountains |
this is beautiful. |
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Catrina Member
since 2004-11-10
Posts 132 |
I am reminded that we cannot go so low that He cannot scoop us up... and that in the instances that you've been played, it is common and most likely to feel these emotions. The fact is... you ARE feeling these emotions. And they, and your faith, and their love... will always see you through. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
and this, EA, is why i luv ya! "Ya just can't keep a good dog down!" (Disney? "All Dogs Go to Heaven"? My, my... Can't believe the title slipped my mind! Good to read you once again. I thought I would have time to indulge myself this summer... Well, even though I haven't been aboard much, please know how I appreciate you and the others here. hugs, misc |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
God can make any darkness, no matter the depth, into a tool of the light! Very well done, Linda! This was really inspirational!  sky I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying.... |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Linda - I'm rather late reading this but I know it has been waiting for today because today is the day I needed to read it. Thank you! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
....legions of angels to bear us up lest we dash a foot against the stone..and even the night shall be made light about us.... AS always, penned with your lyrical touch. love, klassy |
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poettothecars Senior Member
since 2006-02-10
Posts 1093New Zealand |
So this is poetry with horsepower a poet who cares |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Linda, this is gorgeous your faith is as inspiring as your writing *hugs & snugs* ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend ~ ... and you never come to such a point ever again! Loving Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear David ~ I found your words very gratifying. I also appreciate the quote and you taking the time to quote it! lol Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Luminous One ~ Even your replies are full of Light! Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Misty Lilacs ~ It's no wonder why I love you! You radiate love, peace, and compassion! ~ and as you know, I'm one heckuvvafanuv your poetry! Gosh, I wish you were right here beside me sipping some fresh brewed tea and chatting away! May blessings from both sunny and starry skies rain upon your sweet soul! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ ...I know I'm not! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
WildHorses ~ ...as are wild horses! Giving you a big, warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Catrina ~ That was truly a lovely response to my poem. Thank you so much for the thought and emotion that you put into writing it. Loving Light and a loving hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
misc ~ You sure are 'misced' when you are 'miscing'! You say the sweetest things! It is always a pleasure to read your replies and to know how much you appreciate my poetic efforts! Thank you! With love and a broad smile, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, sky! ~ Very well stated, Heavenly Blue! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Knowing that my words could be helpful to you in any way whatsoever, adds to my joy of writing. Giving you an extra loving hug in your time of need, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy Karen ~ Gosh Almighty! Even your replies are powerfully poetic! Thank you! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
poettothecars ~ Giddy up! lol Thanks, Chris! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
divine chaos ~ I appreciate your kind words! Thank you, Sheli!"hugs & snugs" ~ 2 U 2 (that's sooo precious!) Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ I always appreciate a "beautiful" from you! Thank you, Island Man! Linda |
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Joe Houck Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324california |
Earth angel, Remember me? I leave pip forums for 2 years to come back and find you still cranking out gems. Your ink well in ever flowing, I love your poetry. Brings a smile to my face every time. =) Joe |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joe! Of course I remember you! I had begun to think you had fallen off of God's Green Earth! It so nice that a pleasant summer breeze has blown you back to your pip home! Yeppers! I'm still cranking them out! I guess you could call me a "poem machine"! lol Good to have you back, Muscle Man! Hope you have been well! Thank you for kind and wonderful words! They started my morning smile! Giving you a big, warm, welcome-back hug, Linda |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is not only beautiful, but very well crafted in every sense. I really do appreciate good poetry when I read it, and yours is a standard that I would some day hope to achieve. Congratulations on this fine piece Liz |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Liz ~ You honour me with glowing words. 'Tis I who be in awe of your poetic craftsmanship! You set the standard to which I aspire. I am tucking your reply away so that I might read it whenever I begin to doubt my abilities. Thank you, Dear Lady! Linda xo |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (angel comfort hugs) Oh Linda, the wisdom blooming from the last stanza of your poem is absolutely true, and though I have yet to myself really live the emotional depth of this lesson having only experienced losses beyond family, just the envisioning of it tugs at my heart, and with a couple of my closest poet friends passing away since I've started writing (Joyce Mutington, Madame Chipmunk) who have most influenced me and also had many close phone conversations with me and such, they alone have been huge emotional experiences for me, as it is difficult to fill such spiritual voids like those, which you fortunately wonderfully are one of my best special poet friends that do so, yay! (hugs) God Bless You, dearest friend, the flower, or in other case the substance, may not live forever, but the beauty and spirit lives forever, and continues to proliferate across the meadows of everyone's heart like dandelion seeds! This is a most heartfelt poem, dearest friend, 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, you have such a genuine and generous way of expressing yourself, that your readers feel them deeply. There is warmth, caring and beauty in your words that reach out and touch others. Thank you for your heartfelt response to my poem and for your caring ways. Love & God's Light, Linda |
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