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The black wall |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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The black wall An army of men gave their all. We placed their names upon a wall. Each scratch a name, each name a soul, Each soul a toll in protocol. The black wall rides the earth today, Names of the dead put on display. Each graven body in a sheath, Each grave in trust, a cross, a wreath. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
And let us never forget their sacrifice for us. Well done, Seymour. ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Each scratch a name, each name a soul.....that says it all, Sy. Nice work. |
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thursdayschild Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 169Houston, Tx. |
Wow, excellent tribute. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Denise, Thank you for the quick response. Balladeer, Thank you, your response means much to me. ThursdayChild, Thank you for the read and comment. [This message has been edited by Seymour Tabin (edited 10-25-1999).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Though short and sweet, the meaning's complete! Good one sey! |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Beautiful Tribute. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
May future generations be reminded by it's presence.....  |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
A very nice tribute Sy. Thanks for this one...... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extrordinaire! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Chris, A short and sweet thank you. Watcher, Thank you for the read and comment. Nan, I truly hope so. *L* Pepper, I thank you twice *L* |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
I saw the Memorial while I was in DC. I didn't know any of the names as living, breathing people. That didn't prevent tears from welling up in my eyes. Thanks for the memory, Seymour. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Seymore, so much said in so few words......this is wonderful. As you can see, it inspired me Row after row of names engraved Upon a jet black wall I do not know a single one But Lord, I owe them all Years and memories have passed Since they died at war Let this serve as our reminder That there shall be no more Let us build no other walls Upon them names to grace But rather put an end to war And brother man embrace |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Well done. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Seymour: Wow!! Poignant and powerful... a wonderful tribute! And Hoot... Amen! |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Ah Sey...this is really great. I visited DC and too, was really moved. To know of a marker like that from pictures you've only seen in a book - can't even begin to make you feel the same as if you've been able to touch the names...see the wall...and all the offerings left by loved-ones who still morn and remember...I have a book called "Offerings at the Wall", which shows actual photos of things left with the story behind it....It makes it all real...tears at your heart for those who are named. Thank you for sharing a short but bitterly sweet poem. ------------------ ~~ Lift your head high - spread your "words" and fly - - poetFemmeFatale |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Seymore.....your poem is kinda like the wall, leaves me speechless! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ohme, Just want to thank you for the read and comment, there are so many entries it's hard to keep up with the thank you. Hoot, Loved your poem lets hope it can come true thank you much. Mike, Thanks for the read and comment. Suthern, thank you so much for the wonderful words. Pff, What you said is all true and it really tears at the heart. Thank you so much. Toe, I doubt if it will really leave you speechless but I know what you mean, thanks a bunch. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
I recently had the opportunity to see the Moving Wall, and it truly lived up to its name -- I was moved, even though I have never lost a loved one to war. The names of so many dead were overwhelming, and grim testimony to the enormous destructive power of humanity. Thank you for this poem, Seymour -- it has reminded me to count my many blessings. --Kess ------------------ You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I assure you, Sy, that there is no structure on earth that holds the power of that wall. I still shiver, remembering standing in front of it and coming to the cold reality that every name on that wall was a grieving mother's sunshine, a father's hope, and worst of all...still a child in most cases. Thank you for rekindling the memory. ------------------ Michael Anderson Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Skyfyre, Glad you got to see the wall and felt its presence. Micheal, All you said is true, found it hard to write and still don't think I did it justice. Thanks again. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sigh |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Thank you for this Sy. That wall is a masterpiece and a perfect tribute to our service men. Your words add a lot to my unforgetable experience of slowly passing by and staring at the names written there. martyjo |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
been doing some catching up My spirit will rise |
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