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Do I Weep?
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Do I Weep? |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Do I weep, with tears shed for lives to be incomplete? Though I find cowardice in lack of loyalty at this time of war, not during peace, do I weep, and, so too, do I find horror in the thought of more shed blood ~ours and theirs~? Or, did you think I weep less, it be they and not us? And, for what? To keep our earth whole for another lifespan for ~Everyman~. Do I weep, a wretched ache for ~Everychild~ of every color of every race? My tears spill down my face for those who won't get to walk and talk freely to forge forward and be the most his intellect affords. And, do I weep at the thought of their beds and hearts and minds blown to smithereens? And, yet do I weep deepest for the collective intellect who have no God to lead them nor, the bend of knee to even ask, or pray? Do I weep that funded madmen control tens of thousands turn them into willing suicides ~human killing machines~ who run together in silent pact with some countries secretly indorsing the death of America? Do I weep they haunt and wreck terror in thought and deed of all of us, eventually, all of the world, ~not just us~? Do I weep for those especially with purity of heart who pretend there is a better way to fight men with no conscious that it can't happen to our country? Do I weep for them who stand unknowingly terrified, numb and frozen in denial and dismay a placid stance taken? Do I weep heartbroken sobs lump in throat, chin quivering, sniffing in sorrow hot tears of grief for a beautiful world gone bad, and for all of God's children no matter their hue. ~YES, I WEEP~ . . . ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
many weep now...and we may all weep before it is through... nicely written... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
 bravo Pat, I know that you weep, and so do I.... for ALL humanity . . A very good write, friend.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is beautiful and moving. Thanks, Eric |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ron and Ethel, Thanks to you both for replying. Yes, I know we all do or will weep, even those looking for an easier, softer way, for them I weep the most. That it could be so. Hugs to you both, Thanks. Eric, I almost missed your reply. Thank you very much for reading and responding. and the beautiful. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (02-17-2003 10:26 AM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
regards2you - It's a shame that we can't get along and make this a better world for all... BC |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
There is no way to explain the pain of war...so far reaching and all encompassing. Well done my friend. ThisDiamond |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
.... :< I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Well said...James |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A very emotional and timely piece ... on topics we are all feeling the sting of tears on. Strongly conveyed and felt poetess Pat.. well done. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Bill, Thank you for taking the time to read and reply. Yes, it is so very bad the state of the world is in. That there were a simple solution. Kathleen, Thank you, my friend, for reading and replying. And for the well done. Connell, Can't figure out what the face is...on my screen looks like a character with a point coming out his head. Regardless, I am glad you took the time to read and reply. Thanks. Janet Marie, All you said is true. Thanks for the well done and comments. It means a lot when you reply to one of my poems. Hugs to you all, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I think so many people think that if a person isn't out with a sign in protest to war that they must not realise that lives end, or that little girls daddys will never come back. Or they think if a person does realise that, it is even more hideous of them to not be out with signs of protest. ..but what they don't see is how ~everyone's~ life will be ended and taken if it doesn't happen. And that we do weep, understand, and feel for those who are so devistatingly killed ..all in hopes of a better life, for the people of this land. I think you explained well how we who don't stand against the war still weep. Well done. Hugs and Love Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Patricia, this is so very heartbreaking, sweet friend, and what else makes me weep as even with these fears all surrounding us how our leaders choose revenge as a prime motive and how that only kills so many more children who believe and when we collide we are all goners! (wipes tears) I too weep with you, dearest friend! (hugs you and weeps over your shoulder) God Bless You, sweet friend, my prayers are with all the children, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Patricia, thankn you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you!' Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
James, I missed your reply earlier, I think. Thanks so much. Alyssa, Yes, that is it exactly. We do weep. I've no doubt the horror which many will go through. I weep for the world. Thanks you for your sensitive reply and your understanding of my stand on this problem. You are wise beyond your years, and a joy to get to know. Hugs and love, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Shlee Member
since 2003-02-16
Posts 72USA |
This was a good read. It's very deep and activates thought, I like that. Thank you. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Noah, As highly intelligent as you are you blow my mind by thinking our leaders are out for revenge. PLEASE check out Phil. 101, a thread by Denise and read all included threads. If you honestly think this, YOU break my heart and I weep hardest for you. I love and care about you Noah. Shlee, (sp) sorry....I missed your reply while I was answering Noah. Glad you had a chance to read and reply. It is much to think about. Thank you for taking the time to answer. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (02-17-2003 09:20 PM).] |
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Albert J. Allie Senior Member
since 2003-02-13
Posts 512Queens NY |
I want to say ONE word but can't decide on which one. Wow? BEAUTIFUL? |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
button pusher for sure, written with eloquence , clarity, and conviction, |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
hi Pat, firstly, thanks for writing your heart out in my threads and secondly, i'm so glad that you decided to stay and continue to post. i read this piece twice and feel that for me to leave a generic reply would be to do this injustice since there is so many conflicting emotions worthy of further discussion here...i actually planned to write you an email earlier on but didn't do so due to lack of time...heck, i'll say here that i will write you an email..so that i will get around to doing it..  i'm sorry that you are feeling so much and will be keeping you in my thoughts |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes, I do too |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Pat~ This is so beautifully felt~ And ... quote:...sometimes a response contains as much wisdom as the original post~ *Huglets* to you dear CONTINUING POETESS~ Peace from within is yours~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
I liked it.. why the long face? I said I'm going to buy a gun and start a war, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just makes one think...really deeply |
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