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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2001-09-14 08:00 AM



The Heart of America


Sounds of sorrow on the winds
I hear cries of yesterday
and though we face this terror
our unity is here to stay.

The screams of horror filled the air
with a deadly, erie sound
yet still we stand united
feet planted firmly on our ground.

Our nation will not be diminished
our resolution will never sway
for as a people we are America
and as a united country
we will never go away.

If they think they have succeeded
my friend they sadly are mistaken
for all they've managed to accomplish
is the heart of America they have awakened.

Donna Smith
09-13-01

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)

© Copyright 2001 dmsmith - All Rights Reserved
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Missouri
1 posted 2001-09-14 08:31 AM


Yes! We will cheer each other on, and what the enemy intended for evil, will make us even stronger.
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2 posted 2001-09-14 08:32 AM


GentleSpirit~
Indeed the heart of America beats loud and strong~
Bless you for your thoughts~
~*Marge*~

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Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
3 posted 2001-09-14 09:54 AM



Donna, thank you for this!

Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2001-09-14 12:28 PM


Thank you all very much.  It was an honor for me to have this poem be read as an opening in the local radio broadcast for a prayer for peace.  I was astounded! It is great to be an American.

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)

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny
5 posted 2001-09-15 11:41 AM


The heart of America beats strong and true
we stand proud under the red, white, and blue!

It is in this time of need that we unite.  Thank you for this.

Gentle Spirit
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6 posted 2001-09-15 11:57 AM


Thank you SE, we all need the hope, the prayers, the support.  Good to see you again btw*

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)

vandana
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USA
7 posted 2001-09-15 12:40 PM


THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!
Gentle Spirit
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8 posted 2001-09-20 08:39 AM


Vandana, thank you for reading.  *s*

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)

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