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Scorched . . . (Juju's Vulnerability Challenge)
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Scorched . . . (Juju's Vulnerability Challenge) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Joyce Dale (National Geographic) Scorched ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Upon searing sands I lie listless in baking sun while vultures circle above ~ waiting for the carrion that I soon shall be. On parched lips lie my dying words ~ "w-a-a-t-e-r. . .w-a-a-a . . . [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (08-09-2005 06:47 AM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you lonely little petunia  your words actually enhance this picture, thank you Linda, Challenge well fed. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
You did this well, Linda. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Challenge well met Linda! Hugs~Nancy |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
I would say that this more than meets the requirements here ..fine writing.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lee ~ Why thank you, Lovely One! I actually did begin to feel like a "lonely little petunia" while I was writing it! lol Have a glorious day! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Thank you, Sweet Sue! I enjoy doing challenges! They get the creative juices flowing! lol Loving hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchanting One ~ Hi, Nancy! That was nice of you to say! Merci beaucoups! Hugs with love, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Gold ~ Your kind replies are always appreciated! Thank you, Sir Poet!  Warm hug and a big smile, Linda |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Very nice, you have met the challenge... I had to get up and get a drink after reading, the poem works.....  ------------ice/ford ><> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Juju's challenge is giving some good grist to the word mill. Very good job, Linda! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ice ~ I got a giggle out of your reply! Here's a glass of lemonade to further slake your thirst!  Have a great day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Karilea ~ Good morning, sunshine! Thank you for beaming your warm words my way!  Have a great day! Linda |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
love it...not sure I can even do this challenge at least not in few words since most of my poems are of vulnerability anyway  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
M ~ Most assuredly you could meet this vulnerability challenge! As we both know, you are superb at conveying that through your illustrious poetry! Enjoy your day! Linda |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
What's that funny little growth on your butt cheek in this pic sweetie? |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe ~ Ummmmm, I think it looks more like a planet! ~ Uranus!  Thanks for replying, you naughty little boy! Loves 'n Laughs, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ooooohhh... this one gave me shivers. *S* This stark style isn't your usual... but you do it so very well... and meet the challenge magnificently! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
suthern ~ It is fun to write outside of the box once in awhile and head into new waters! Poetry challenges have a way of bringing that about! I'm pleased that you appreciate my foray into different realms, so to speak! Loveya! Linda |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Wonderful read. :-) <^^> Today the pond....Tomorrow the world |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! A wonderful read...very well done...*big hugs* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh.....so serious.....geez, you can write anything, Linda Light!!!!! Eloquently phrased, this is. KBHBLY.....lily jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well done  awesome pic too |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
froggy ~ You croaked a wonderful reply!  Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ There you are! Have you been in hiding? lol Good to hear from you, Sweet Flower of India! Love & Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Startime ~ Thank you my fellow Canadian!!! You light up the skies and my spirits! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Hello, my dear lily jo! Nothing like a poetic challenge to put some fresh ink in my well! Love you, girlfriend! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ms Dixie ~ Just looking at that photo makes me thirsty enough to drink Niagara Falls dry! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I liked this alot -Juju Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Juju! Thank you for the challenge! It was fun trying to meet it! EA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Awwwwwww, I always like to hear happy endings, and that ending made me sad! (shows pouty puppy face) But it was a most wonderful challenge poem, dearest friend, 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 ~ I'm sorry that I didn't write my usual up-beat ending, my sweet, sensitive angel friend. The next line should have read, and then a water truck came rolling along and I drank waaater until I was completely rehydrated! Loveya! Linda Lou |
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