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Sweet Sap of Life |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Diane Romanello Sweet Sap of Life ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ I suck the sap of life so sweet, And trod the bitter ‘neath prancing feet. I breathe in flowers’ fragrant breath, And laugh with fairies ‘til my death. With glad emotions I do dance, And greet each morn with exuberance. On my frailties, I do not dwell, For life is good and all is well. I skip my way thru’ daisy fields, And reap ripe fruits of summer yields. With every blessing that I perceive, My faith’s restored in full believe. I do not fear what life befalls. Whene’er I hear bird madrigals. And as butterflies go winging by, My spirit rises to touch blue sky. I suck the sap of life so sweet, And trod the bitter ‘neath prancing feet. I breathe in flowers’ fragrant breath, And laugh with fairies ‘til my death. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel That's because you are an Angel and have heavenly rhyme.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
EA, I love the very idea of "bird madrigals." Another beautiful write. |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: You are such a part of the Sweet Sap of Life. (((Earth Angel))) beautiful! as always |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ I love to rhyme ~Most of the time!   EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you, Dear Lady! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
XO XO EA  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a great outlook! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
ohhh Linda, what beautiful words and picture.....life is so great...isn't it? happy read, thank you |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda, you know how to put giggles in my heart, that's for sure....I believe your words are a fountain of youth! KBHBLY....lily jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie ~ I have always found that the more positive my outlook is, the more positivity I draw into my life ~ and conversely, the more negative my thoughts are, the more negativity I have come in to my life. Soooo, methinks I best be of a positive frame of mind ~ even when all is not rosy! lol Before I know it, there are LOTS of reasons to be positive! Light attracts Light! Now I'll get off my soapbox cloud.  Have a glorious day! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ ~ and "good: reply! Thank you!Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lee ~ It is wonderful to hear the joy in your words! Think happy! Be happy! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ I delighted in your reply, lily jo! People who know and love me, all swear that my water bottle (which is practically glued to my hip! lol) is filled with waters from the Fountain of Youth! I believe there is a bit of Peter Pan in all of us! KBHBLY gf Linda  |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Beautiful write and the picture is beautiful too. :-) Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
"I suck the sap of life so sweet, And trod the bitter ‘neath prancing feet. I breathe in flowers’ fragrant breath, And laugh with fairies ‘til my death." This is so beautioful, Linda!! Huggies, Ethel |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
You my Angel Friend, are a great inspiration to me. This is so beautiful. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
So pretty! Took a drive out my lane tonight in hopes that all of a sudden the pastels would magically fall on paper in just the right places. Planted myself next to a fencerow of honeysuckle. Your poem reminds me of the golden meadow and the sweet fragrance from the wildflowers. A heaven on Earth! Thanks for your upbeat poetry. It is joyful. misce |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend ~ Oh, yes! That painting is indeed, beautiful! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it! I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem! I was smiling all the while I was writing it! Hug of love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
garysgirl ~ Hi, Ethel Mae! What a pleasant surprise to hear from you, my friend! I hope that you have been well! It pleases me that my poem pleases you! Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ ...and you have been an inspiration to me as well! You are such a special human being! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
misce ~ Thank you for sharing your pleasant evening experience with me! That was lovely! I would have enjoyed being with you there ~ and painting the scenic beauty together while we breathed in the sweet scent of the wildflowers... Linda |
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Troy Member
since 2006-06-04
Posts 52B.C. |
Your poem blends beautifully with the picture. Both are a little bit of paradise which in this life we must occasionally be reminded of. You have done that and in excellent rhyme. Actually on this site, I've noticed more good rhymers than anywhere else. It's cadence somehow always sounds like music. |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
We should all follow these examples..but then we would all be like earth angels...that can never happen..there is only one Earth Angel..keeper of the heavenly heart...thank you for this ANOTHER great poem...sheesh..where does your talent end? Goldenrose. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Linda, You always write such wonderful words that perk me up, take some of the tiredness away and help make the day brighter... Thanx EA |
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Jess Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 243Washington |
For a while there I thought I was a a kid again, spinning and dancing and dreaming...great poem. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Troy ~ Why, thank you, kind sir! Your words warmed my heart and made me smile. Love & Light, EA  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Phil, you say the sweetest things!  Your replies are always a delight to read! Warm hug, warm smile, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mag-nanimous One ~ That was kind of you to say! It pleases me greatly to read that my poetry is able to do that! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jess ~ I love your spirit! Would the inner child in you like to come out to play with the inner child in me?  Laughing, spinning, dancing, and prancing, Linda Lou  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Reading your words gives my afternoon such a lift... beautiful! *S* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Great write Earth Angel!! back to the top with this one!  JL |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles) Yay! Oh Linda, one of my all-time favorite hobbies is laughing with faeries too, dearest friend! (smiles) One of my favorites lives tucked in my hydrangea bush in the front yard named Tinkertoes, who always loves playing tag with the bumblebees down by the red lilies, yay! This is sooooooooo gorgeously upbeat, sweet 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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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You really are a beautiful example to follow, dear Linda. Things change effectively if we look at them in a different way ... I appreciate the feeling of gratitude that permeates your sweet, wise and beautiful creation. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Belle ~ My dear suthern friend, your replies always give me such a "lift"! Love and a big warm hug, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ You are too kind! ~ and I like that!  Thank you!Loves 'n hugs and a big smile, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Fairies are such lovely companions! They always laugh with us and not at us! I never met a fairy that I didn't adore! With Love, Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Thank you for such a sweet and thought-full response! I always enjoy hearing from you, Marvellous One! Hugs with love, Linda  |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Hello Sweet Friend ... I have so missed being here and especially your wonderful words. Hope all is well with you and perhaps we can catch up soon. luvs and hugs, Marti To the world YOU may be one person, but to God you are the world! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti! There you are! It's been a while!~ Too long a while! Yes, we must get caught up on each other's happenings! Oh, the stories that I could tell! ~ Some glorious! Some downright tragic! Love you! Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What a wonderful experience to wander down picture poetry lane with you! However, although I don't want to put a damper on these happy replies, I am a little worried - going on something you said in one of your replies - that something is wrong and you are being positive to get rid of the negative/s. However, with your spirit I am sure that you can negate the negations away, but if it doesn't work, may I suggest that you read Earth Angel's poem called Sweet Sap of Life and look at the picture she posted with it, then all of the negatives will fade away! Loved your poem and the picture. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Owl, you certainly are a Wise One. Yes, all is not well in my world. My parents are in dire straights and I am broken-hearted. Both my parents are in hospital and both are having renal dialysis. Last week my Mom had abdominal surgery and then she had a severe heart attack, stroke, and is now on life support. My Dad is in the room next to her's and he has a broken hip, shoulder, and arm. These are not very happy times but I am trying to stay positive. Thank you for your thoughtful comments ~ and your caring.  Linda |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Linda, your parents and you will be in my prayers. I am so very glad that they are in rooms next to each other. That must be of great comfort to them and to you. Hugs along with the prayers, and please keep reading this Sweet Sap of Life poem of yours and looking at the picture you posted with it. I know it will help to support that wonderful spirit of yours. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you, Diana. My Mom died last evening in my sister's arms and with my Dad holding her hand.Just last week my Mom was a vibrant, articulate, sweet, fun-loving woman full of love and life. Just a few years ago she was hang-gliding and parasailing. She embraced each day and had such a generous spirit ~ full of love and life. My Mom is gone ~ but her glorious spirit lives on. In some ways, she will be even closer to me now... Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh Linda. I am so sorry. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
~Holding you close in thought and prayer dear Linda~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda...You so obviously move with the beautiful spirit of life within you...may it see you through these hard times as I feel that it will. My thoughts are with you! [This message has been edited by Martie (06-24-2006 12:16 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ This is so YOU ... so lovely ... so uplifting~ Keeping you now in prayer vigil in the loss of your mother~ *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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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
Love & Compassion, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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FiercestCalm Junior Member
since 2006-06-24
Posts 31michigan |
well, i've been having a rotten day, for reasons i won't bore any of you with~but then i find this absolutely *beautiful* poem and now i can feel my smile regain it's shape and my heart regain it's gratitude. thank you so much. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy ~ I know you are. That is your kind, compassionate heart speaking. Thank you, Caring Kacy. Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ I can feel your love... Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Thank your for your tender-hearted mots. They warmed my broken heart. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ I appreciate your prayer vigil. It is like my loved ones and I being in angel keep... Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ That is what you are all about! ~ "Love and Compassion". Thank you, my dear angel friend! Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
FiercestCalm ~ What an interesting oxymoron of a pseudonym! Sort of a yin/yangy name ~ and state of being.Yes, I can understand those "rotten kind" of days. May tomorrow be a brighter, more joyful one. I'm pleased that my poem was able to lift your spirits. It is not always easy for me to walk my talk, but I surely do try. At times it is good for me to read my own words to help keep me in balance. Welcome to pipTalk! Giving you a big, warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Love, light, strength, prayerful hugs, and the freedom to let the tears flow, for you, Linda, and your family, in your bereavement. - Owl |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
this is what I'm talking about...now I will be dreaming of the fey...do you think it would be weird of me if I were to have a daugher to name her Morgana!?  love this and you know I do If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Owl ~ Dems lovin' words ~ and they're much needed and appreciated. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ Yes, Dear Kris, I knew this would be a poem that would tickly your fancy! ... and I think Morgana would be the perfect choice of name for a daughter of your, Mystical One! Linda |
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