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Michael G
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since 2000-06-25
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Nashville

0 posted 2001-09-14 03:28 PM


My country broke in tears
as those who fell were lost
as towers collapsed in dust
and anger overwhelmed.
My lasting vision is of terror
the flight that ended in the air
as souls departed this earth
gatherd up off the dirt.
My country broke in tears
as we clung to hope of those we love
and listend to the ancient wind
that hushed us all for a moments prayer.
My country broke in tears
and lifted Ole Glory above the scene
as we come together this nation of one
to show we shall never be beaten down.

Michael Gallagher
California
United States of America

© Copyright 2001 Michael G - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
1 posted 2001-09-14 03:45 PM



Michael, it has been awhile.  Welcome Home.  And thank you for this!

Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2001-09-14 03:50 PM


Michael, I thank you for this with a smile on my lips and a prayer in my heart.

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)

LngJhnAg
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3 posted 2001-09-14 03:59 PM


You've got that right, Michael.
Marina
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since 2000-02-10
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Pickering, Ontario
4 posted 2001-09-14 10:51 PM


What more can one add???  I know these last few days have been difficult for you, but I believe you have a quote something like...

"UNITED WE STAND"

And take a "STAND" you will.

Love,
Me

It is a blessing to have wings for words and passion in pen.


Marina Crossley



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5 posted 2001-09-16 03:11 PM


indeed. . .

well done my friend. . .

-------------------------------------------------------

To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
6 posted 2001-09-16 03:34 PM


Michael,
AMEN

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7 posted 2001-09-16 06:49 PM



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Greeneyes~

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 09-16-2001).]

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