The Day I Saw My Lady Cry....

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Balladeer

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0 posted 2001-09-13 10:20 PM

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.

Denise

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1 posted 2001-09-13 10:29 PM

Excellent, Michael. No, they won't ever forget. They have show us only the depth of their baseless hatred. We shall show them righteous justice. No, they won't ever forget. Ever.

Songbird
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2 posted 2001-09-13 10:35 PM

Excellent poem, and a message that rings loud and clear.

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-09-13 10:36 PM

Very well said!

~Time has cast a spell on you
so you won't ever forget me~

doreen peri
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4 posted 2001-09-13 10:37 PM

there are no words to say.....

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soooo yes this is.....
,
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and yes she cries
her land her city
earth defiled
her home
raped
sprawled
on her front porch
......
and yet she still
holds proud her torch.....

Marge Tindal

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5 posted 2001-09-13 10:40 PM

Oh, My Balladeer~
You've touched the tears in me~

'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.'

'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.'

Much love~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Honeybee
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6 posted 2001-09-13 10:59 PM

Oh my, Michael, this is the best poem thus far dedicated to this tragedy. You've touched me deeply with this powerful piece. Excellent use of a metaphor.

Hugs,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Joyce Johnson

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7 posted 2001-09-13 11:01 PM

Oh yes, the lady cries and America mourns. Joyce

SEA

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with you

8 posted 2001-09-13 11:03 PM

this is so touching.....

for you

vlraynes
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Somewhere... out there...

9 posted 2001-09-13 11:17 PM

Balladeer-
   Your words bring tears to these eyes tonight.

      "With disregard for sanity
      In senseless act of lunacy
      She saw her children fall and die
      The day I saw my lady cry."

      "They'll not forget, as time goes by,
      The day they made my lady cry."

   Nothing else need be said...
   Hugs,
   ~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Balladeer

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10 posted 2001-09-13 11:47 PM

Denise....yes, we shall show them. Thank you...

songbird...may the world hear it...

Enchantress...I thank you

Doreen....and with a pride that cannot be destroyed..

Marge...your response is also touching. Thank you, my friend...

Melissa...thank you deeply for your words. How I wish it hadn't been needed to be written

joyce...we are a nation in mourning, indeed..

SEA...thank you! Hugs and kisses are very special right now...

Vicky...thank you, wonderful friend..

Janet Marie
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11 posted 2001-09-14 12:15 PM

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.
=================================

Me and the girls just stopped by to tell you
THIS is exactly why we NEED you around here...
Classic Deer poetry.

Well I looked to the sky for my anthem
The words and the music came through
But words and music can never touch
The beauty that I've seen in you

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

12 posted 2001-09-14 08:36 AM

You say it all, better than most! Well done, Sir!

Charisma

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13 posted 2001-09-14 08:48 AM

And the world cried with her...

moved by your words as always

Charisma

LngJhnAg
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14 posted 2001-09-14 09:03 AM

Well-spoken, Michael.

Carolina
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15 posted 2001-09-14 09:30 AM

Michael,
This is very touching. It's eerily ironic how this happened in front of our monument that represents freedom, to us and to other countries. She now represents one voice to be heard around the world that terrorism will not be tolerated, and through it all, she still shines bright.

Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa

Blaec
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16 posted 2001-09-14 03:34 PM

And again I am brought to tears. I am sending it to my husband. He is in the Navy and overseas on standby right now. I know that he would appreciate this wonderful poem!

Kris

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17 posted 2001-09-14 03:46 PM

Mike,
They'll not forget, as time goes by,
The day they made my lady cry.
That about sums it up.
Wonderful write.

Gentle Spirit
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18 posted 2001-09-14 03:48 PM

Your words reach right out and touch us with a gentleness that brings us a hug. Thank you.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Trillium

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19 posted 2001-09-14 03:48 PM

The tears haven't stopped and won't for a long time. This is a wonderful poem. Thank you for writing it and posting.

Betty Lou Hebert

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20 posted 2001-09-14 04:04 PM

You put the words together well Balladeer...James

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

21 posted 2001-09-14 04:10 PM

You HAVE put this in for submission to the Main Site per Ron's note, yes, Balladeer?

rwood
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22 posted 2001-09-14 08:11 PM

I'm still crying....from anger, from the beauty of people helping people, from confusion & pain. It's truly a crying time. Beautiful Balladeer! I saw her cry too. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Regina

Balladeer

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23 posted 2001-09-14 10:49 PM

JanetMarie..wonderful to see you and the girls! You look like sisters...I'm sure you are

..thank you, show-me

Sunshine...everyone here is just as sincere as I...one of the beauties of this site

Charisma.. (((hugs))))

LongJohn...thank you, sailor

Carolina....yes, she does..and her light can be seen the world over

Blaec...I am honored that you would do that. I thank you with all my heart

Sy...thank you, sir!

Gentle Spirit..you are always so kind. Thank you for the feeling....

Trillium...and thank you for reading. No, they will not stop for a very long time..

James...thank you for reading...

Sunshine....actually, I have..

Regina...yes, and I cried today while watching all of the countries of the world joining in together to show their sadness and support...I know what you mean, miss..

Mysteria

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24 posted 2001-09-14 11:01 PM

I cry with all of you with such pride in this poetry, and the people who stand strong with the lady, while she cries. This was a fantastic piece Michael.

~*Be Kind To Your Fellow Man, Lend Him A Helping Hand, Put A Little Love In Your Heart*~

Domzi
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25 posted 2001-09-14 11:53 PM

I cried along with her...but those tears quickly dried up with American pride.
Great piece!

As my borough has always stated- Do or Die.

Elizabeth

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26 posted 2001-09-15 12:10 PM

Her torch will always be proudly held.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

oh2beme
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27 posted 2001-09-15 07:29 PM

Dear Deer writing....I read so many yet reply to so few....I wish I had more time to reply to all who have touched my heart with their words, (there are so many). This is so heartfelt Deer and thank you for sharing.

Deb

Nan

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28 posted 2001-09-16 11:16 AM

She continues to lift her lamp... Thank you, Michael...

RSEvans
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29 posted 2001-09-16 11:21 AM

Beautiful

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30 posted 2001-09-16 01:02 PM

What a wonderful tribute to Miss Liberty. And for all the lost innocents, she still carries the torch of freedom. May Freedom ring throughout this land and the whole world.

Toerag
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31 posted 2001-09-16 02:59 PM

so well done, so well thought out....only you could describe in such a way....Bravo Mr. 'deer.....your way with words will always awe me....

Gemini
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32 posted 2001-09-16 05:27 PM

Michael, you've said it all, splendid write.

Carolina
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33 posted 2001-09-16 07:58 PM

The more I read this, the deeper it runs. {{{{{{HUGGZZZ}}}}

Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa

Balladeer

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34 posted 2001-09-16 11:59 PM

Mysteria...thank you for the wonderful support you have extended to us....yes, we shall stand proud..

Domzi..they will turn into tears of anger, for sure..

Elizabeth....yes, I agree. Thank you

deb...I thank you for responding to this one. Thank you for sharing..

Nan..and with blinding light

RSEvans...I thank you, sir.

midnightsun..from your mouth to God's ear...

Toerag...thank you, my friend. Knowing the sense of pride and allegiance for country that runs through your veins I know we feel the same...good to see you..

Gemini...and thank you

Carolina...thank you for reading...and the hug..

Lady In White

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35 posted 2001-09-24 12:24 PM

I have been away...I am back...this is heartbreaking, but still, hope rises...thank you for this...

DreamRomancer
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36 posted 2001-09-24 05:00 PM

With a mighty stroke of the pen, you have lain our soul bare. This horrible tragedy has struck us all. What an excellent write. It seems we are guided by a worthy hand. Keep up the good work!

With my pen I shall create,
With my mind I shall explore,
With my strength I shall endure,
With my poetry I shall have legacy.

suthern

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37 posted 2001-09-26 03:23 PM

When I think I've surely read your best, you pen this magnificent piece with heart's blood. I've cried each time I've seen Lady Liberty beside the destruction, certain I see tear stains streaking her patined cheeks... Tears flow anew reading this poem I'll not forget.

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