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Out of the Mist |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Douglas Brega Out of the Mist ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ While sitting on a grassy knoll, Looking out to sea, A little girl stepped out of the mist, And sweetly smiled at me. A bonnet laced with ribbons, Crowned locks of gold so fair, Her dress was of the finest silk, And far beyond compare. Her smile hinted mystery, Her eyes belied her age. Within their depths, I could see, The knowing of a sage. The flowers in her basket, Joined the scent of nearby sea, ~Reminding me of other times, And of another me. She gently placed her dresden hand, Upon my flushing face. 'Twas then I knew, that she had come, From a far and distant place. Pictures reeled thru’ my mind, Of the rocky cliffs of Dover, And visions of a joyful girl, Frolicking in clover. Emotion overcame me, As she looked in to my eyes. Our souls were reunited ~As I came to realize. I once had been the mother, Of this precious little girl. And in her joy of finding me, She giggled and did twirl. From the mome of our last parting, Two centuries had passed. But love had spanned, across those years, And forever it would last. I felt a sense of coming home, And as my vision cleared, I reached out arms to draw her close, ~ But she simply disappeared. Tears began to stream my cheeks, When I happened to see, The flowers in the basket, She had left behind for me. While sitting on a grassy knoll, Looking out to sea, A little girl stepped out of the mist, And sweetly smiled at me. Love is the unifying force which integrates one’s soul with that of another. ~ Linda L. Dowd [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-01-2006 03:44 PM).] |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
Ok, I'm now searching for the kleenex! Beautiful! Robert |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Linda this is lovely, and I LOVE that graphic. Nicely done sweetie! |
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Dublin Boy Member
since 2006-08-26
Posts 102UK |
A lovely poem, Earth Angel--sad and joyous at the same time. Delightful. Regards, Bill |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
what a lovely dream poem this is Linda... |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
This is absolutely perfect. A wonderful story, worded in perfection. A dreamscape, captured in vibrant color. You are so very gifted. Sandra |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Superb write. Thank you Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Linda - An unknown little girl once stepped out of a crowd to give me a most delightful hug to leave me wondering what exactly it was that she knew. Your poem made me feel again her arms around me. Thank you! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh dear, I had first read yvetters_24, ~ Loving a Life ~ Together they were pretty sad. Had I read this first I would have read it differently and felt all misty eyed. But now..... love to you angel one, martyjo [This message has been edited by latearrival (09-02-2006 12:30 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Robert ~ Hi, there! Long time no see! I'm sending you a tissue for your tender, tearing eyes!  ~ that was sweet of you to say! Loving Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gentle Spirit ~ Good morning, Donna! I LOVE that graphic as well. That artist has several misty lighthouse paintings that I adore! Thanks for the "lovely", Lovely! Have a great W/E! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Greetings, DB! I appreciate your kind response to my poem! Thanks for dropping by! May the misty days in your life bring you pleasure treasures! Loving Misty Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The Lady ~ I kindly thank ye, Kind Kate! Living Light, Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel I've had the same experience, but not with a little girl. LOL Delightful read. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
seraphin ~ My oh, my! Methinks you liked it! lol I truly do appreciate your appreciation! May your day be a glorious one, angel! Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Daniel J D ~ Your response was "superb"ly scribed! ~ and very complimentary! Thank you DJD! Warm hug 'n smilie, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Helen, thank you for sharing your very special moment in time. Life is filled with so many wonder-full gifts and surprises. Loving hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
latearrival ~ Your comments are so sweet and sensitive, Dear martyjo. Love to you as well! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ Was it with a man? lol Have a day full of wonder! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Linda, as always, this so beautifully written. Sad, but beautiful. |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
I DID leave that out! Yes, I like this! I like this a lot!!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ My ever-faithful friend, I always enjoy reading your comments and knowing that my poetry speaks to you. Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
seraphin ~ You are such a sweet seraphin ~ and adorable! Thank you! Have a happy day! EA |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Linda....Love abides, doesn't it...and that just makes me smile! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You have to love it when you write such as this. |
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Nikerlz Junior Member
since 2006-08-31
Posts 37California |
Your writting gives me inspiration, and that my friend, is how you change the world! Thank you. <3 BK |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
What a beautiful poem! I'm just at a loss of words...lovely write. ~Alli~ |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
cold chill..and goosebumps..I had to turn on my light...I see this....woah.. love, me If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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dreamdc Member
since 2005-11-11
Posts 54Utah, USA |
Beautiful. You never truly know where it is the people you love go after they have departed from our lives...Its always nice to hold on to the fact that they are always around you, and that you will see them again some day. Thank you for sharing the wonderful write..it brings back good memories for me. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Beautiful and sad both. Hugs to you my friend. :-) 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 |
Martie Flowers ~ ...and when you smile, you light up the world! Loving Light and a big hugaroo! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Magnanimous One ~ Aw, shucks, maestro! You can play that one again! lol Seriously speaking, this poem was written in the zone ~ and from an outer zone! I am very pleased with the warm and enthusiastic replies that it has been receiving! Thank you for yours! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nikertz ~ Your comment is inspiring to me as well! Thank you very much! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alli ~ The words that you did find, suit me just fine!  Thank you! ~ and it was good to hear from you! Hope all as been well with you and yours! Loving hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ There certainly is more to life than is dreamt of in one's philosophy! Sending you a loving, comforting hug, Linda P.S. Hope things have settled down for you! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
dreamdc ~ I was a pleasure to read such a warm and thought-full response! Merci! Dream on, dear dreamer! Loving Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy friend ~ Thanks for hopping by and leaving your nice reply! Warm hug-o-love, Linda |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetEarthyOne~ I must have been mighty busy on Friday to have missed this misty-eyed penning~ Delightful~ Sunday morning *HUGLETS* to you~ ~*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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poetic efforts! Thanks for dropping by and for leaving such a sweet reply! Loving hug, EO |
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jwebs Junior Member
since 2006-08-15
Posts 25Ft Hood, TX |
absolutely wonderful. I'm glad that I bothered to look back this far. I would have missed something special otherwise. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I could have sworn I posted to this poem when I read it a few days ago. Well  I guess...my short-term memory isn't so good. Anyhow, I love it....a graceful beauty, Linda. How are you doing anyhow? KBHBLY........lily jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
well that does it you ARE an angle playing a harp of words you didn't give the kleenex alert, yanno? Linda, this was a marvelous composition painting, inspiration, and view into the heart of a true lady who is a shamen of soul.... hugs to ya...and thank you |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
jweb ~ Well, I must say that I am pleased that you did not miss reading my poem either! What a sweet reply! Thank you, Soldier Man! Love, Light, Peace, & Harmony, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lovely Lee ~ Does that mean you liked it?!? LOL Thank you for such an effusive and enthusiastic reply! Sending you Love & Light Linda P.S. I'll be thinking of you! |
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Snowflake From Hell Senior Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 777My own little Icey Oblivion |
well i be speechless, i cant think of a thing to say except wow you can really feel and see this one Swinging the Dead in this Free Fall you call life, Swinging the Dead on a Deathride |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hot Flakes ~ Well, your being "speechless" has left me speechless as well! You certainly put a smile on my face with that reply! Thank you! Sending you a big hug, EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, Linda... this is absolutely beautiful! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern One ~ I am so pleased that you like it! I enjoyed writing it. It just flowed from my pen in the most natural of ways... Warm hug of love, Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (angel friendship hugs) Oh Linda, the imagety and emotional depth of this gorgeous poem is soooooooo beautifully enthralling, it made me tear up reading envisioning and recognizing that these miracles certainly do happen ever so often, and the atmosphere and majesty of places can paint the emotional reunions better than anything! (sigh) I'm definitely keeping this one, dearest friend, it's a timeless treasure, 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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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Aha! I knew that if ever you were to read this poem, that it would appeal to your ethereal side. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it enough to save it! That is very gratifying! Thank you! It is going to a good home! Thank you for your thought-full, effusive, enthusiastic, and complimentary replies. They always mean a great deal to me. Loving hug, Linda |
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