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steavenr
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0 posted 2008-05-27 02:37 PM


I wrote this while noticing a flag flying over the debris in one of the 'homes' left after the devastion of a recent tornado while watching the news coverage--it was thought-provoking, to say the least.

                   stripes
stripes struggle silently in the sullen sky
whispering waves of emotion
waving bravely, wafting high
mixing mem’ries like a merlin’s potion

blue field with stars dyed white
colored with the blood of the brave
battlefields with honor of a long ago fight
others to care for—others to save

now flying hope over nature’s call
sad the destruction fills their souls
whisp’ring the tune of passion to all
encouraging dreams, aspiring goals

and the hand of the unseen is seen
for all, for all have seen what was has been

[This message has been edited by steavenr (05-28-2008 03:11 PM).]

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Margherita
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1 posted 2008-05-27 04:37 PM


Very strong images and your words bring across equally strong emotions.

Very well done, dear Steaven.

Love,
Margherita

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2 posted 2008-05-27 08:29 PM


"stripes struggle silently in the sullen sky
whispering waves of emotion"
Very nice imagery!

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2008-05-28 01:03 PM


"a flag flying over the debris" ~ caught the eye of a true poet.


Linda

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