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paladin
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0 posted 2001-09-15 02:21 PM


On the scene surrounded by
rubble and digging men
sits a big yellow crane
that never seems to stop
Massive jaws dip to lift
another load again and again
But oh so gently swinging
and letting it drop
Like a mother cat carrying
her kittens to bed
It will not stop till all
hope has past away
It's not just the dust and
smoke that makes their eyes red
Yes they are in tears
they cry,they dig,they pray

paladin

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1 posted 2001-09-15 02:25 PM


They work around the clock and some say they will not stop until they know that there is no one left to bring out..dead or alive.. they are worthy of our respect and admiration. You did them proud!
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2 posted 2001-09-15 02:29 PM


They do really a great job, my deep respect for these men.

Charisma
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3 posted 2001-09-15 02:30 PM


i am impressed by the US's fighting spirit..

my salutes to the rescuers and my sincere wishes for them to be successful

JamesMichael
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4 posted 2001-09-15 05:31 PM


You have touched me with your words Paladin as the rescuers have touched me with there determination and dedication...James
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5 posted 2001-09-15 08:35 PM


Well said Paladin!
AMERICA CONTINUE TO STAND PROUD!
GOD BLESS!

Alan
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6 posted 2001-09-15 08:44 PM


paladin...I join you in the admiration and respect for these people..you have caught their spirit well
alan

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7 posted 2001-09-15 08:51 PM


I second the thought here, what truly brave men and women.
Sandra

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8 posted 2001-09-15 09:41 PM


Paladin, I applaud these men and women, who do a wonderful job without looking for reward. Thanks for reminding us of the care they take, along with the risks.

Dee

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9 posted 2001-09-15 11:55 PM


Paladin~
This is just superb imagery ...
it word-draws the scene vividly~

'On the scene surrounded by
rubble and digging men
sits a big yellow crane
that never seems to stop
Massive jaws dip to lift
another load again and again
But oh so gently swinging
and letting it drop
Like a mother cat carrying
her kittens to bed'


Your simile is perfectly done !
Thank you for the thoughtful compassion shown in this piece~
~*Marge*~

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10 posted 2001-09-16 12:00 PM


nice job...
Yours and all of America's emotions are well portrayed here. This pain will fade but it will never go away.

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11 posted 2001-09-16 01:05 AM


You spoke my heart, this was really appreciated.

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

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12 posted 2001-09-16 01:38 AM


Well said.  How weary they must be of digging and finding only rubble.  What brave men and women to keep on with such determination.  Joyce
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13 posted 2001-09-16 02:34 AM


I almost feel guilty...it's too easy to sit here reading and writing, while knowing the sacrifice those rescue workers are making. I cannot imagine the aura of emotional trauma at 'ground zero', the euphemism I am accustomed to hearing when describing earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes. But this ground zero took a toll far worse than our worst natural disaster. Your words  painted a gruesome but real scene.
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14 posted 2001-09-17 12:27 PM


thinking of the resuers
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15 posted 2001-09-19 07:23 PM


To the top...James
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16 posted 2001-09-19 11:18 PM


A fine poem and tribute to all those brave and dedicated rescue teams. Thanks.

Betty Lou Hebert

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