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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2001-09-28 06:38 AM



Behind The Cry Walls
~*Marge Tindal*~

There, through the cracks,
do you hear it ?
Muted mewing of a soul
seeping sounds of sorrow
Brick by brick
mortared in melancholy
Wall of wail
day by day
Tear on tear
without fail
If the keening can seep out
why can't hope slip in ?


*For my firefighter friend~
September 28, 2001

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

© Copyright 2001 Marge Tindal - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-09-28 08:00 AM


I dont know how they do what they do, but they have the worlds admiration and prayers.
A tender, heartfelt poetic dedication Margie.
Hugs  
jm

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2 posted 2001-09-28 09:34 AM


This is very good. Enjoy reading your poems.
HopeS
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3 posted 2001-09-28 09:47 AM


Excellently expressed
of what these guys have to go through !!
they truly are hero's
Hope

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4 posted 2001-09-28 09:54 AM


In your wildest imagination of contemplating what they are doing and accomplishing, you may reach 20%. It has passed being heroic, it has passed being worthy of the highest awards, for none would look on it in that manner..Hold in hearts forever, for there stands and works, the finest flower of man and womanhood..well done, keeper, well done, very gentle smile
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5 posted 2001-09-28 04:01 PM


We cannot even begin to feel what they are feeling.  I saw a firefighter on 60 minutes and he said "had it been 3 seconds earlier or later, another's picture would be famous now", and he was just doing his job!  God bless them one and all always.  Wonderful poem for your friend Marge, and why indeed can't the darn hope seep in.
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6 posted 2001-09-28 05:53 PM


mortared in melancholy
Wall of wail
day by day
Tear on tear
without fail
If the keening can seep out
why can't hope slip in ?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Your words express very well a part of what we see on the faces of the brave fireman, and the many others who we see on television.  
So many helping, and trying to hang on to hope.
God bless them all, and you too Marge for the care you share.

Hugs,
Deb

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7 posted 2001-09-28 06:32 PM


Hope can!!

Hugs and love

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8 posted 2001-09-28 07:30 PM


There's always room for hope Marge for it prefails over reality

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Marge Tindal
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9 posted 2001-09-28 08:19 PM


I wrote this after talking to my friend, Brian, who is a firefighter for the New York Fire Department - for 17 days now ... Brian and many others with him, have seen war-torn devastation and met death in the rubble.

These sensitively emotional men are stretched beyond their limits of grief ... and yet cannot give into it - yet.

Heroes ? ... they don't think so ... and at this point they can't find the 'HOPE' that they had when they first began this 'rescue' operation.
Recovery ... god, how they hate that word ... but, that's what it's come down to.

Whatever you do ... before you close your eyes this night ... remember ALL of those who have aided in this effort in your prayers.

It's far from over~
God bless them all~
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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10 posted 2001-09-28 10:05 PM


We've seen many heroes these past weeks, is amazing how they don't see themselves as such, hummility is perhaps part of their heroism. Thanks for sharing this great poem.
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11 posted 2001-09-29 12:07 PM



Marge~  I will remember my friend...

Heart-felt poem...I felt every line
*Hugs*
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.  
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Marge Tindal
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12 posted 2001-09-29 08:00 AM


Walker~
Thank you so much.
Yes ... we've much to thank them for~

SmittenKitten~
I sure appreciate knowing that you would, hon~
Bless you~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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13 posted 2001-10-02 10:02 PM



Marge-
   We all must continue our prayers for
   these humble heroes.  They are truly
   special people.
   I'm so grateful that Brian is okay,
   and is there to help.
   Love you,
   ~Vicky


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

Rex Allen McCoy
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14 posted 2001-10-02 10:22 PM


Your poem is beautifully written and so very sad ... But I'm sorry, I have no answer
...

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15 posted 2001-10-03 12:53 PM


MargeSweetie, hugs2u4writing this heart embracing poem...
*~coco~*

Marge Tindal
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16 posted 2001-10-04 06:05 AM


Vicky~
And you know I thank you for being here every moment of the wait~
For never giving up the prayers and the support~
Love you, my dearest friend~

Rex~
I know ... I guess none of have answers~
Each day cries louder of the losses~
Thanks for remembering~

CoCoBaci~
It's a tough one for all of us~
Thanks for the hugs~
Love~
~*Marge*~

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

Marge Tindal
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17 posted 2002-09-10 09:21 PM


still~

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good stuff...makes me think
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