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Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09
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0 posted 2007-03-30 10:19 AM



I hear the aching
of those whose arms
wrap around knees
hugged to chest


they can't forget
the screams that once arose
only to be caught
mid-throat
while the heart
of countless souls inter-twined
while breaking through common cause

devastation

arising from the ash
and flooded streets.

Come then, unification

that a hand
might take a hand
to show compassion to
his fellow man

to not forget
as time passes by

God my spirit shudders

I hear the cries.



seek the flame within yourself
and let your soul be cleansed by
the fire of love.  Axel Ekenstierna

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TerryW
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since 2000-03-23
Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA
1 posted 2007-03-30 12:13 PM


Wow!  Breathtakingly beautiful and stirring!!

Loved it!

~~Terry

~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
2 posted 2007-03-30 12:42 PM


Donna, you truly are a fine ~ and compassionate! ~ poetess. I am always touched by your poetry.

Have a glorious day, sweet friend!

Linda

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07
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a 'Universalist' !
3 posted 2007-03-30 01:41 PM


'Important' write...provides much to think carefully about!

much applause!

Drauntz
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since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905
Los Angeles California
4 posted 2007-03-30 06:33 PM


I heard the cries.
how many times can a heart be torn?
loved your poem.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
5 posted 2007-03-30 07:07 PM


Well done sweet lady.  

For it was not into my ear you whispered
But into my heart..
It was not my lips you kissed
But my soul.

peppis
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since 2007-03-27
Posts 7
Oregon
6 posted 2007-03-30 07:48 PM


Intriguing, eye opening but most of all, touching.  Thank You.

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
7 posted 2007-03-31 10:47 AM


Dear Donna,
this is an outstanding write!

You touched me deeply.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
8 posted 2007-03-31 10:55 AM


yes you do

this truly shows your compassion for others, even strangers

proud to know you Donna

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
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Florida
9 posted 2007-04-01 11:55 AM


This is heartwarming.Thank you, martyjo
Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
10 posted 2007-04-02 03:43 PM


There has been so much in the way
of natural upheaval, in seems, in
these last few years...who needs war?

Nature is finding her own cleansing tactics.

Well done, m'dear.


Devious Intellectual
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since 2006-05-08
Posts 112

11 posted 2007-04-02 03:51 PM


i like this flowed nice and could see a visual while reading this, nice write and how u tied it with god and such
Magnus
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South Carolina, USA
12 posted 2007-04-02 10:13 PM


much power and emotion....lots of thought
in this poem....well done GS..

paullallady
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since 2007-04-03
Posts 262
Michigan
13 posted 2007-04-03 01:52 AM


This is beautiful, hauntingly beautiful.  Your ability to really touch the readers soul is amazing.
The Lady
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since 2005-12-26
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The Southwest
14 posted 2007-04-03 05:20 PM




"Come then, unification"

and there it is gentle Donna
the answer...
so beautifully done
and so painful

hugs...


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