Open Poetry #38 |
A Memorable Moment In Time |
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Artist: Van Martin A Memorable Moment In Time ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ It had been an arid, and oppressively hot, summer's day. As the fiery sun slipped out of sight in the horizon, a cooling breeze began to stir, ~reviving our listless spirits. My betrothed took my hand in his and led me from the verandah of the Victorian manor, down to the meandering river that coursed through a lush and verdant glen. Reflected moonbeams danced on the dark swirling waters ~ transporting us to a world all our own. The night was full of comforting sounds, ~from the soulful cries of a distant loon to a choir of singing cicadas. The air was sweet with the mingling fragrances of wildflowers and hay from a nearby field. He then guided me to a copse of poplar trees by the water's edge and gently pulled me down upon the cool, soft grass. We lay there together, enjoying the ambiance of a beautiful summer's evening in the country. As the luminous moon rose in the evening sky, there was a distinct change in the atmosphere. The air had cooled and was damp against our skin. Drawing me into his stong, protective arms, he held me in a warm and loving embrace. Beneath a celestial blanket of twinkling stars, we shared our hopes and our dreams, ~ lost in a memorable moment in time. Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
under the blanket woven from the twinkling stars memorable time Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Awwwwwwwww, this is soooooooooo beautifully romantic, dearest friend, I have dreams ever so similar to this ever sooooooo often, as I've longed for years now to know what being in true love really feels like, and want to live this blissful experience as just imagining it convinces me it's the most beautiful feeling in the world, and is in fact an otherworldly feeling! (sigh) God Bless You, dearest friend, you have a golden, floriferous heart, yay, 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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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Beneath a celestial blanket of twinkling stars, we shared our hopes and our dreams, ~ lost in a memorable moment in time. Girlfriend this is a hot 'moment in time.' Hope all is well with you. I'm sure you have your days. The air is getting cooler at night and autumn can't be far. I love the season but it leads to winter, my least fav of the four. Love ya, Marti To the world YOU may be one person, but to God YOU are the world! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely, romantic and vividly penned. Love, joyce |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"he held me in a warm and loving embrace. Beneath a celestial blanket of twinkling stars, we shared our hopes and our dreams, ~ lost in a memorable moment in time." well you have transported me to another time and place... this is so lovely delicate... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Oh how beautiful and peaceful. One of those wonderful "forever moments". This one is going in my library. ~Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyGal~ Your romantic thoughts transport us to that special 'moment in time'~ BUT ... and this is a BIG BUT (no pun intended) ... I LIVED in that house !!! I played on that upstairs terrace !!! I played 'sing a song fine and make it rhyme' in a swing at the end of that porch !!! Inside that house are french doors leading from the living room into the dining area !!! Though that house wasn't in a lush countryside, but on a street in Jacksonville, Florida ... I lived in that house as a five to six year old !! There were hydrangeas on the lawn in front of the porch~ You just gave ME ... a 'memorable moment in time' alright !! I've just gone on a search and found this poster print ... it should arrive next week !!! Well ... just think of it ... you sure excited one person to the limits of excite this Saturday in August !! *HUGLETS* *HUGLETS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A lovely poetic picture of entwined hearts becoming one with nature. You've embellished that memorable moment by sharing it with us. Thank you. Rae |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Such a romantic write, Linda, that I might start dreaming again. |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
The night was full of comforting sounds, ~from the soulful cries of a distant loon to a choir of singing cicadas. The air was sweet with the mingling fragrances of wildflowers and hay from a nearby field. Linda, somehow you have made me so incredibly nostalgic for a moment I never had. How do you do that girl??? I could be jealous. But I'm not. Just loving your words. xx |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Beautiful read on a cool morning. :-) 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 |
~ Noah "floriferous heart" ~ how totally you! I have so much affection for the creator of such a phrase! ~ YOU! In divine time, you shall sip love's sweet wine and it will truly be a heady experience! Lovya! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Misty Lilacs ~ I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again, I love your pseudonymn! It makes me feel calm and the scent of lilacs comes right out the montior and into my home office! Yes, like you with the loss of your Mom, I am having the occasional difficult moment believing that both my parents have passed in these past few weeks. Most of the time I am doing very well ~ but then there are those moments when I cry and cry and cry. They each should have had a good twenty years of living to do. I suppose God felt He wanted two of his angels to return Home. Thanks for the sweet and thoughtful comments, Marvellous Marti! Love ya 2 Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joyful Joyce ~ Hello. I appreciated hearing from you today! Thank you! Have a joy-full day! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ I cannot count the times that you have transported ME to another time and place with your exquisite stories and vignettes! I am pleased that I was able to return the favour ~ even if in but a small measure. Thank you! Loving LIght and a warm hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bridgette ~ Oh, how it pleases me when a reader deems one of my poems a It's going to a good home, romantic one! May your life be rife with love and romance! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ Oooo! I've got goosebumples! It pleases me to no end that I was instrumental in bringing you and the poster of your childhood home together! What a glorious house! I am so happy for you! Enjoy the poster and rekindling fond memories of your youth! The Universe works in mysterious and spectacular ways! I have a feeling that the painting of your childhood home has come into your life at this time for reasons you may not yet know! Time will tell! Enjoy the gift from Above! Love & God's Light, EO |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rae ~ Indeed it was, a memorable moment in time. Although the dream did not last forever, we remain forever friends. Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Never stop dreaming! I had lost hope in ever finding a love like that ever again ~ but the Universe had someone even more suited to me to come along! Keep the faith! Live your life! Be the best that you can be! Be happy and open to love and it will find you! Light attracts Light! Sending your oodles of strudels, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
playing with crayons ~ I feel like giving you a great big squeeze! You are so warm and sweet. May you soon know of such blissful moments and then write of them for me to read! Loving Light and hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend! I haven't seen you around the pip pond for some time! ~Vacationing, I trust! Yes, it is a cool morning here as well. The leaves have begun changing colour and there is a distinct chill in the evening air. Summer is slipping away so swiftly! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
interloper ~ Ooops! I had written a response to your lovely senryuic reply, however, I just noticed that it is nowhere to be found! I guess it flew into cyber space! I shall thank you again, Dear Doctor! Loving Light, EA |
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