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One Humanity |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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I took these two photographs during my "lunch excursion" to New York City in February of this year - when Severn coerced me into taking a 5 hour bus ride (each way) to meet her and Liz Santos and Denise. I'm so grateful now that I did. Thanks again, Kamla. I don't know if the context of these pictures is accidental or if I inadvertantly positioned the camera as I did - but in retrospect, particularly the one of our flag embracing the twin towers is very special to me. I'm proud of what these photos stand for, and post them in that light. I sincerely hope that none of you are bothered by them, as I know it is an astoundingly sensitive time. If so, I'll certainly remove them from this thread. God Bless... ONE HUMANITY  A Godly Sun Stepped soundlessly Upon an eastern tide In mantled tendrils Risen from serene repose Bemusing warmth in Waning summer's Cloudless dawning sky A Godly Sun Thence met befraught Entreating lamp of gold Held stalwartly upon The shores of Lady Liberty Lest Freedom's reign be clouded By an ashen flood of steel Upon a dark eleventh mourn A Godly Sun Yet shone on high Above duplistic billow's dark Defilement of Freedom's day Mere underworld intent To undermine our sanctity and thwart the provident Ascension of a Worldly Peace A Godly Sun With opened hands In healing prayer forsooth Enjoined a Great Divide O'er skies American United In our Freedom's song To harmonize Amazing Grace Upon the mourning sky A Godly Sun Spread rays of love To every continent With shining fingers far outstretched To touch each saddened heart with light And lift the shadows of mistrust Embracing all on earth as one Enlightened by a darkened day A Godly Sun Holds mankind's fate Enclenched within in its palm American Stripes proudly wave In worldwide gratitude And dedicate as kindred stars Now Heaven's Angels holding high Their beacons at each shore For One Humanity God Bless Us One And All  Waft every crest upon your destined sea Embrace the Wave of Serendipity Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity Nancy Ness [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 10-07-2001).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Nan, this is well done indeed, and timely given the strike back Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fantastic expression, Nan. I was going through my pictures from the trip and I also had taken one of the flag on Liberty Island, not even realizing the Twin Towers were in the background until looking through them again 2 weeks ago. So much has been changed forever. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"A Godly Sun Spread rays of love To every continent With shining fingers far outstretched To touch each saddened heart with light And lift the shadows of mistrust Embracing all on earth as one Enlightened by a darkened day" Nan ... this is simply, and astoundingly beautiful, both in what you captured through the camera's lens, and through your incredibly beautiful words. Truly, I am in awe ... this is magnificent writing, and is mirrored in what these photos depict.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Nan, This is so very well done! I do not see how any of us here would disapprove. Your words are as heartfelt as the pictures are beautiful. Hugs to you and the rest of America. ~NancyLee~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you for the poem and the pictures. They are all very special... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan, Beautiful pictures and a wonderful write. *L* |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
this is wonderful, just wonderful in every aspect. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A beautiful presentation, Nan  now go rhyme something!!!!!!  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i have no words. i've said them all to you...... so beautifully awesome what you've written here I have no words my heart forever true to all the all you've shared with words and images you've given here...... i have no words i'm silent like the mist behind the lady's torch brilliant in the mist of fog, rising to free! i have no words and so i've spoken them but hey, that's just me!! LOL!!!!!! (wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
phooey i wrote a long lyrical response about how i didn't have any words to say because this post was so awesome and it's not showing up so i'm writing another bunch of words about how i have no words... lol... just to see if my previous response shows up this is a test it is only a test any similarity to reality can be ignored ROFL ok... here goes... pushing "submit reply" arghhhhhhhhhhhh dontchajustlovecomputers? hey, i've got a MAC.... should work seemlessly........ geesh |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is absolutely wonderful Nan Maree. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well said, Nan! Excellent pictures!Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I can't see how anyone would take offense here Nan. Beautiful words, and beautiful pictures. And as for Doreen up there saying she has no words!!!! Well, geesh, she fills up a lot of space for no words lol If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now that was absolutely fantastic, both in presentation and in your sensitivity of the subject Nan. I am not sure I can say it was perfecto mongo because I am no judge of poetry that is for sure, but from what I read, and how it made me feel, I give you A++ on this. Thank you. ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, dear friends, for stopping by and reading this poem - It took me a long time to get it together... Kethry - Thanks - Let's hope the backlash is appropriately directed and contained... Denise - You're so right - but nothing can change the 'specialness' of that day, can it?..  Kit - We've a mutual admiration thingy then... Because I admire your work equally...  NancyLee - Many thanks - to you and the rest of the World...  PdV - Thankya - Special indeed... Sy - I truly appreciate you... Lady of Shallot - Glad you enjoyed.. Balladeer - It's 'structured' free verse... STRUCTURED, it is - Going off to rhyme now... Doreen - Um.. I just don't know what to say... Maree - Thankya - Keep your eye on the other side of the world for us, OK?...  Melissa - Thankya Honeybee... Tracey - I truly appreciate the support - Thanks...  Mysteria - LOL - The thing about free verse - which I very RARELY dabble in, is that there are NO rules... ergo.. How can we follow them or break them?? I was telling my 'deer' friend just last night how I can understand that free-versers always want to make changes to their work... Not so with structured verse - Once it's done, it's done... I don't know how this one can ever be complete... I almost wrote it beginning each stansa with "The Sun of God" rather than "A Godly Sun"... I'm still not sure which is better... Ah well... It's all revolutionary... um... in a day's work...Thanks, btw... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nan - this has to be your ultimate writing. This is most beautiful, telling, and written with all the warmth that is you. Well done my friend... BC |
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pandora Member
since 1999-07-26
Posts 184 |
Fantastic writing. Beautiful thoughts. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
A picture now that's a treasure. Words that sit in the hearts of all Americans, all people. Wonderfully put together Nan! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ You touch me with your sensitivity~ Your thoughts, a beautiful accompaniment to the photos~ 'A Godly Sun Thence met befraught Entreating lamp of gold Held stalwartly upon The shores of Lady Liberty Lest Freedom's reign be clouded By an ashen flood of steel Upon a dark eleventh mourn' So touching~ And I thank you for reaching in and finding the words~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I love the pictures and the poem, Nan... Beautifully done! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If you remove this, I shall take you over my knee and spank you. And you have forwarded this to the Main Site, correct? Thank you Nan...for everything... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Wise words from an even wiser person. Love the pictures |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Nan, this was a beautiful gift that you give. Tis more than just a gift of words and pictures.......it is a gift of your heart. Thank you, Donna On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Nan - The poem is incredible, as are the pictures. My favorite picture is the one of you trying to strangle your cat. Did he put up a good fight? I hope he didn't scratch you very much. Sometimes cats will do that. Please don't tell Sunshine or Pandora about this post, as they have NO perspective on the rightful disposition of kitties. |
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