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The Day They Made My Lady Cry...reposted for 9/11
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The Day They Made My Lady Cry...reposted for 9/11 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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 She stood there with her torch held high To watch planes falling from the sky As silver bullets ripped apart The center of her loving heart With disregard for sanity In senseless act of lunacy She saw her children fall and die The day I saw my lady cry. I LIFT MY LAMP....so reads her plaque Just miles from terrorist attack Her open doors now violated By pure evil orchestrated Hounds of Hell have been released And Good must rise to kill the Beast. I saw her head droop, shaking "Why?" The day I saw my lady cry. Her tears will bring on bitter rain Unleashing winds of hurricane To circle globe in whirlwind force Uncover evil at its source Then seek exacting recompense From those who prey on innocents. They'll not forget, as time goes by, The day they made my lady cry.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Michael, this is such a significant reminder that we must go on working for peace, eradicating evil by transforming this world into a world of love and mutual respect. Your words are deeply felt and powerful. Love, Margherita |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
That was a day that made all ladies and men cry, and one that should never, ever be forgotten. A wonderfully worded reminder Sir Balladeer. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I'll never forget 9/11 and your poem really hits my heart. I was at Nan's in Cape Cod a year later on 9/11, the start of my USA trip to meet the PIP poets. Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My good friend Michael that is a very well written reminder of that tragic day on 9-11, one that I sincerely hope that we will never see again. Take care. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Might I suggest that you repost this moving 9/11 poem EVERY year! ~ Lest we forget! ~ Which, in actuality, is HIGHLY unlikely. Scars run deep. Love, Light & Lady Liberty, Linda |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Exacting recompense may be a surprise when ground zero finally clears "my Lady's" eyes. Since that day of infamy, the world is still torn apart, and her children seem mere echoes in "my Lady's" heart. We will recall the tears, the pain, and history will rue the day, that God and liberty were mocked beneath "my Lady's" torch that day. ....... Thank you for the re-post, Balladeer.  |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
One of the most terrible and devastating terror attacks in world history, wound is deep and the pain still lurks. Sincerely wish such inhuman acts never occur again. Very heartfelt poem. World peace. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Michael.. thank you for reposting this as I had not read it before... a tragedy never to be forgotten... beautifully penned. Bisous du Paris RDB x Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
As always, your words touch deeply. Living so close to all 3 tragedies definitely can never be forgotten. M |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
~in memory of the people we lost~ Thank you again, Michael |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Thank you for reposting this. That is a day we will never forget. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
An extremely moving poem, loved your couplet rhymings. And I'm happy to see you back in the forum Michel. Heart2Heart  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all for your kindness. It's one of those poems I wish I'd never had a reason to write.... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
beautiful...hope you are healing nicely! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Superbly written, Deer One. |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Wonderful tribute! We will never forget that day. HUggs Jan |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
You are incredible...were then, are now....you're still a goofy scoundrel though. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...james |
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