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A Moment in Time ( In Remembrance of 9-11 )
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A Moment in Time ( In Remembrance of 9-11 ) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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A Day of Remembrance By Paul Wilson A moment in time Measured in days Hearts with scars from this crime Visions of towers disappearing in haze Always we will remember The ones called home that day That fateful day in September When the sky turned an ugly gray Our loss felt by all Broken hearts we counted From the rubble some did crawl With all our might a search was mounted Miracles there were a few A flag was found Flying proudly the red white and blue Over this hollowed ground As we come together to remember The ones that gave all This memory of September As tears echo roll call The bell strikes it’s toll Our pain so real The tears of our soul Mingled with twisted steel Blood shot eyes still cry For loved one’s we loss We still ask…why As we look to the cross [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-09-2002 10:37 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I so admire all of you, who find the words to express the loss.... I tried. All I found was dust. A hole in gape of "used to be" *hand*over*heart*hugs* one year later? and I am still...speechless. Thank you Paul. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity blaze... Thank you for the kind reply. I wrote one 2 days after this tragedy and after seeing so many others write about it this week I thought I would give it a try. You said all you found was dust when you tried to write about this. That is a great line for a poem if you decide to try again. Dust and lost dreams and plans something like that. Thanks again for taking the time to reply...Paul (I sent you an e mail) |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Paul, I too ask myself the same question and can't believe why this ever happened, and as I cry for all the families and their victims who lost loved ones that day, I also cry with hope that we can all get closer to our Lord now with hope and prayer! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, these are very touching words of compassion, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Paul, it is so hard to get the feelings of that day out but you have done a wonderful job with this poem. Hmmm...seems the actual flag is missing. Hugs, Marti Every now and then take a good look at something not made |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
Thank you, Paul. I am still tearful as I wrote one for 9-11 as well... God help us heal...your words were so sensitive and wonderfully done aloha and God bless Americans everywhere Cher Poetry is: |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Paul Even though I am far in distance as to where the tragedy occured, that fact did little to ease the amount of pain we all felt here in Australia. If there was anything 'good' to come out of this, it is the fact that more and more people are bonding together, regardless of their race or religion and realising that each day is like a precious jewel, never to be taken for granted. Your words were so heartfelt and the tears fell so freely. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Noah...I too hope that all of us can bond together in the name of God. Thank You...Paul Enchantress...May it fly forever.Thanks...Paul Marti...Thank you dear lady for your kind words. Yes I heard about the missing flag. Who could be so cruel, this flag has become a symbol to so many, I only hope that they return it to the people...Paul Cher...You kind words touch my heart. I read your poem and loved it. Thank You...Paul Sue...You words say far more than the words of my poem.Thank you for caring...Paul |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Paul, It's hard for me to think this way, but I'd be willing to bet that someone stole it and has it in their possession somewhere. Just outrageous. Guess we didn't learn 'SO' much from that day. And people wonder why the world is the way it is.... Marti |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Paul, this is truly beautiful. Thanks for the words. mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Paul, Amen and thank you for sharing. If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marti...I sure hope whoever did this is caught. Surely they can't call themselves an American, because a true American wouldn't take something that means so much to so many...Paul mycafe...Thank you for the kind reply.I'm glad you took the time to read it...Paul Donna...Amen to you. So glad to share it with you and all. Maybe one day peace will be ours to share, like words of a poem...Paul |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Not an easy write...huh? However, done very well.. Thank You Paul.... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
James...Thanks for the reply...Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Magnus...Thank You sir...Paul I never really planned or thought about writting this one, it just came to me a couple of nights ago. It really was tough doing it, with so many people affected by this terrible ordeal and all the emotions involved. |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
Remembrance comes out of the heart, and moments come from the soul. Thank you. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
We'll always ask why. It's a shame we'll never know the answer and that thousands of lives were wasted for no reason. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, Paul... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Moonlight Romeo...Thank you for reading. Your kind words are appreciated...Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
hoot_owl_rn...You are so right. Thank you...Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sunshine...Thank you for reading...Paul |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Paul, thank you for a very well written and heartfelt poem of a moment in our history which we hopefully will never forget... May we all grow from this and become more commited to our nation and ourselves as Americans... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Mangus...Thank You for the kind words. We must be forever committed to preserve our freedom for all future generations...Paul |
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