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A Country United |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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I can bear it no longer, I turn off the TV. Must we be subjected to such agony? I search in the garden for the peace that I had, Before being informed that the world had gone mad. Even here in my refuge, the horror remains, It has spread from the city to mountains and plains. I can't stay away, I turn back to the news. We'll not be defeated, we've too much to lose. Our leaders are speaking to put us at ease.. "We're not swept off our feet, only brought to our knees." I am told of the good folk who work without rest. Tragedy unites them, they're giving their best. Policemen and firemen, gave their own lives To help the trapped victims, heroism survives. It seems the brave passengers on a doomed plane, Fought with their captors, the evil insane. The target untouched, our first victory. They died with the demons, but helped keep us free. Tears roll down my cheeks, but my heart fills with pride For those searching the ruins and those who have died. Gone our small differences, we are all one. Determined to finish the task that's begun. It was not of our making, but we'll answer the call. The tables will turn, we will run with the ball. We who live in a free world will never give in. And those who would bind us will die for their sin. When our nation calls us, we'll march to the beat Of a drum that proclaims we'll not bow to defeat. With right on our side, all attackers beware. We will find you and track you right into your lair. By Joyce 9/12/01 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 09-12-2001).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are quietly adamant in your desires. Well done! |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Amen |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ 'Gone our small differences, we are all one. Determined to finish the task that's begun. It was not of our making, but we'll answer the call. The tables will turn, we will run with the ball.' Very appropriately timed. Thank you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
very well done, tenderly, gently said, tribute in the midst of pain |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
one word Joyce, AMEN On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
So very well said. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
What is interesting is when these terrorist actions happen the leaders go into hiding within deep bunkers or move around so much you cannot locate them or even perhaps disappear into a villa in the Italian or French countryside...so while some of their followers are present during retaliation the leaders are seldom threatened...so it will take a long determined effort to settle this...James |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Definitive. Thank you. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow! Well said, Joyce!~ Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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CAVECANEM Junior Member
since 2000-08-05
Posts 43Nevada USA |
Thank you...well said......Ken |
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