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Munda
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since 1999-10-08

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The Hague, The Netherlands

0 posted 2002-10-05 01:25 AM

I saw the Lady crying, 'though she never shed a tear,
But mortal fear is in her eyes, much more than I can bear.
This Lady in her seventies, once lively - full of joy,
Now sits there in her wheelchair praying for a miracle.

Her speech is slow and cautious, due to major injuries,
The doctors shaved off half her hair because of surgery.
Her left arm in a cast - ignored and useless in her lap,
Her brain not working as it should, she feels life has her trapped.

But suddenly she looks at me, she speaks with thoughtful voice,
And says she fears to fall asleep, since she still hears that noise
Of cracking skull and broken bones, before her world turned black;
The devastating nightmare of that cowardly attack.

"But I must walk real soon," she says "'cause every year I fly;
New Zealand is where I must be before the year passed by,
My only child is buried there, I visit every year.
Shall I recuperate in time? That is my deepest fear."

Exhausted by emotions she withdraws into her shell
Of hope, although now mixed with sand of doubt, which makes it Hell,
I saw the Lady crying, though she never shed a tear,
But mortal fear is in her eyes, much more than I can bear.

A life was taken there and then, when madness came along,
Or will the Lady find the strength? I pray she proves them wrong!

Munda

I actually met this Lady and she told me her gruesome story. She has been in my mind ever since, but I will go back and visit her.

[This message has been edited by Munda (10-05-2002 04:56 PM).]

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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1 posted 2002-10-05 01:31 AM

Munda, I felt so much compassion in your words. You have a very tender heart and this showed through your words. Very good. Thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes,
Ethel....garysgirl

Sunshine

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2 posted 2002-10-05 06:43 AM

Munda, your lady is not alone...
she will be lifted by our prayers...

Charisma

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3 posted 2002-10-05 06:51 AM

oh Munda, beautiful lady, what a heartfelt words you penned here, this lady will be in my prayers too, thank you for sharing.

(((warm hugs)))
Charisma

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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4 posted 2002-10-05 09:20 AM

Munda, I heard much of you from Titia when she was here visiting in America. I am happy to read one of your poems. Although, it is so heartbreaking.

I hope your friend will recover. It's dreadful what happened to her.

My prayers to her ... Hugs, Marti

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

5 posted 2002-10-05 09:28 AM

Munda
A wonderful write of a tale of woe, she has my prayers too.

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-10-05 10:09 AM

(big hugggssssssss) Oh Munda, God Bless You, such compassion and love always fills your heart and I know this lady is deeply touched to have you as a friend as all our prayers and angel hugs go out to her! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Munda, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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7 posted 2002-10-05 07:24 PM

You have penned this very well, Munda. It's a sad story and the way you present it goes straight to the heart....

DawnG

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since 2000-06-23

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8 posted 2002-10-06 12:34 PM

Munda,

I cannot even begin to tell you everything that I am feeling from reading your poem. Ria had told me of your poem this evening, but I just knew that she had talked to you on the sidelines and got more information. Boy was I wrong. You penned this story so well, and it especially hits me at a time when a sniper is on the loose here in the US. My simple wish would be that everyone who has to go through an awful event as this, find in it a bit of a happiness in making a new friend as this lady seems to have done with you. Thank you so much for gracing us with this story.

Dawn

regards2you
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9 posted 2002-10-06 01:07 AM

"I saw the lady crying, though she never shed a tear"....well, I just did.

Oh my, how creative and sensitive you are.

I like this so much. But, you know what? She is not totally down and out for she has a friend such as you.

without surrender, be on good terms with all persons...

Munda
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The Hague, The Netherlands

10 posted 2002-10-07 01:46 AM

Thank you all very kindly for taking the time to read and reply and I will pass on all your good wishes. Thanks.

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2002-10-08 04:06 AM

You have shared tender words...James

Nan

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12 posted 2002-10-08 08:17 AM

Hearing this story from you the other day, and now in poetic form, gives it another dimension for me - How sad that anyone would take their aggressions out upon a defenseless lady like her - You've penned a real-life situation beautifully, my friend..

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