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Once Upon A Time |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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 children laughed and sang and played after dark. Hopscotches drawn on sidewalks all over the park. Merry-go-rounds twirling, squeals heard with glee. Once upon a time, long, long ago children played in the playgrounds of fun. Where did they go? Nightmares were not a common thing in the sugarplum-fairy-land. Until ...... Shots rang out striking with a zzzzzing, the children letting go of our hands. Once upon a time, long, long ago children stood with friends and family. Where have they gone? They've gone to be with God. The dirge plays on, the tears rise in number. No more playground laughter, precious children cast in death's slumber Once upon a time, long, long ago children, yours and mine, where did they go? ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Another great poem Marge! But what are you doing up this time of night. You should be sleepeing Liz |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend - I'm doing the same thing you're doing ... 'MUSING' ...  Have a wonderful Christmas. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Fairy Colours Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 169Sunrise,Fl,US |
LOL. usually 1 is sleepy time for me. I like this poem Marge. --A Little Fairy-- |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Fairy Colours - So glad you found it to your liking. Unfortunately, it is all too real in this day and time. Our heart-felt wish and prayer is that peace and understanding surround us all. God be with our children. Anytime you are awake ... you'll find someone here. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yep...it's sad...most kids grow up way too quick....others don't have the chance to grow at all?....There's so many sick people out there..(even sicker than me)...but violently sick....Too bad ya can't just snap your fingers and solve all of life's mysteries? Nicely done my dear..... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thank you, Toe. I'm sure that in your profession you see the empty playgrounds and hear the crying hearts. It has to get better ... it couldn't get much worse. 'Times ... they are a'changing' let's hope and pray. Love ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very moving Marge..... So sad...so true.... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marge, Your musings are very sad, I would you smile and visit the other side. Beautiful poem *L* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
God bless and save the children. Very sad indeed. Well written poem, Marge. Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Pepper - Thank you for commenting. Yes, it's sad that it's true. Seymour - Thank you, dear one. Sometimes the musings have to be reality ... unfortunately ... this is that time. It's up to us to open 'the other side' of the playground and make it a safe harbor for our children. Denise - Thank you, my dear. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh my, I think you know my feelings on this one before I even post them. This is so sad, but so true and only we can make the changes needed to keep this from happening. Thank you for posting this . |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Yes, Ruth ... yours and mine and hopefully the world's. I'm so pleased that it touches hearts. Hopefully .... there is hope. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Wow - my friend of the heartfelt issues. We don't get too much school yard violence here (Considering even our policemen don't carry guns on a day to day basis - not too many people have access to them.) But it is creeping up. Thankyou for this, Marge. K |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Hey, that's a cool picture (love the lighthouse). I wonder where those children do go...sort of made me think of the song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" Elizabeth Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Severn, dear one - I wish it wasn't a happenstance of today, but unfortunately it is and it breaks our hearts. We are supposed to be the guardians of the children and we cry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1st Elizabeth - Reminded me of the same song as it did you. The lighthouse is hopefully a symbol of finding our way and trying to stop the senseless slaying of our children. Thank you for your kind words. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how this touches me yes |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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