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Terror In Bali
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Terror In Bali |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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Terror struck close to midnight Not that far across the sea To a place loved by so many The tiny island of Bali It was thirteen years ago That I travelled to this place I arrived there as a newlywed With a huge smile on my face It was so hot and very humid And it took time to adjust The streets were all unmade And we walked through dirt and dust Blessings of flowers and incense Lined each and every street We often felt we were at home With all the Aussies we would meet A haven for Australians So many flocked there every year But when I heard the news this morning I couldn't help but shed a tear A paradise free from terror That's how it was way back then But now all that had changed It won't be the same again My heart cries for the locals Friendly faces I remember well For this tragedy will cripple them They've been through a living hell Many Australians are among the victims Our world's become a frightening place Nobody is immune from terrorism No matter what your race * * * * I heard this morning that 200 people have died so far and the death toll is rising.One victim died on the plane on the way back home to Australia.Will the world ever recover from these acts of terrorism and will images of peace and freedom merely become figments of our imagination?I am frightened for my daughter and for all mankind as we are plunged further into the dark and evil world of terrorism.Will the world ever be safe again? I am in motion I am blue Love is an ocean I'm anchored in you - Shawn Mullins [This message has been edited by Suetang (10-13-2002 10:05 PM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
It is just horrible. The world is just so filled with stories like this, acts of unspeakable terror. A great, heart-felt write Sue.  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Suetang - it bothers me also. Are there answers? I'm not sure, but it just seems to get worse. Take care, and be safe... BC |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sue, a very nice poem, my friend. Like you, I worry about the world my own child is inheriting. *hugs* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes, Sue, my thoughts have been with all of you throughout the day as I mentioned to another PiP member earlier this morning that this tragedy had struck your part of the world. Please know, you and all of our poet friends over there are in our thoughts and prayers... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sue, this is so heartbreaking, sweet friend, I too don;t understand how such evil can be done in this world and how it can happen anywhere! (sad sigh) I send angel hugs to everyone on that island and those of the families and friends of those whose loved ones were lost in the acts of terrorism! (big hugggssssss) Also I send angel hugs to you to havig ben there and know of the beutiful place it used to be, sweet friend, God Bless You, I am here if you ever need a friend to talk to, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Dear Sue...I'm am so sad about this awful tragedy. My heart goes out to all the ones who were hurt. May God bless you all!! The love and compassion you showed in this poem was wonderful. Love To All, Ethel |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sue - you write of terror and how it affects you and you do it so well - Paul |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Sue: A heart breaking story and everyone has been reading about it and feeling the sadness of so many. You ask good questions, but I'm not sure anyone, except God, has the answers. I guess we just have to go on with our lives and keep our faith strong. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sue~ Another sad reality carried out by terrorists. Why did it have to begin? When will it all end? This war against terrisiom we must win! Stay safe...Paul |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sad that you lost a piece of your paradise. Sad that this is the way the world is headed. Some places are safer than others. Take care...James |
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