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VAS
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Oregon

0 posted 2001-12-23 12:16 PM



it's morning
it's quiet
it's cold
it's waiting
for the day to start
for all
when all
are in agreement
that commencing is
apropos

the morning's
been so long for
this poet on the mend
not mending from illness
but mending from pain
placed upon the world at large
when terrorism rained
down dust and particles
and lives cut short
for long

for all eternity's
gravity
as we sing our mournful song

the nation seems remain
in the churchyard
on the hill
dangling on a thread
when our hearts took a spill

tears and blood
dripped down
and dried up in the dust
while crumpled metal
turned to grains
of particled red rust

yet birds are flying free
taking wing to fly
in spite of all that man
brought horrendously to lie

as we sit in the cold
of December's winter days
we look to crimson light
and jeweled laden rays

our praise is sent in flickers
of twinkling garland lights
as we seek the peace that comes
in our silent, holy nights

our Christmas time of reason
when it makes sweet sense to love
in response to the gift
that was sent down from above

our weeping is two-fold
filled with sorrow and with light
as we mourn our empty chairs
and rejoice the holy night

© December 2001

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-12-23 12:22 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Virginia, this is indeed such a heartwrenching season, and my heart goes out to all those who lost part of their families in the tragedy. (wipes tears) This is so very sad but beautiful, sweet friend, I pray all can embrace with hope His Holy Light. (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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2 posted 2001-12-23 05:25 PM


Beautifully said. It's time to remember and time to move on. May you have a lovely holiday.
Kit McCallum
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3 posted 2001-12-23 08:58 PM


Beautifully composed Virginia ... it is indeed a time to remember, and give thanks for what we do have. Thank you for this gentle reminder ...

Best wishes,
/Kit

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4 posted 2001-12-24 06:31 AM



So very many neighbors of this Nation are going through just this...which brings to mind the beautiful words I have heard recently when asked "where was God?" He and his Son were with them and the rest of us and will stay with us, as we sort through the rubble to find the reason.  

Thank you, Virginia.

Kethry
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5 posted 2001-12-24 06:43 AM


VAS,
from the ashes the phoenix shall rise...your words are so beautiful.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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6 posted 2001-12-24 01:14 PM


this poet on the mend
not mending from illness
but mending from pain

i'm so sorry to hear that...

i enjoy your poetry, VAS and hope that you recuperate as fully as you possibly can...

VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon
7 posted 2001-12-24 02:09 PM


Thank you, everyone, for reading and replying...and faterider...The pain is not physical but the pain of the aftermath of the horrendous event on Sept. 11, alluded to in the poem.

We will all mend, but we cannot forget the lives lost.
Virginia

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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