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Where Do You Put The Flowers
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Where Do You Put The Flowers |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050
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After the crew aboard the Columbia perished. I remember seeing this one picture of them, all standing in front of a fireplace. Maybe you remember it? They all had Hawaiian lea's on, and they were all standing side by side, smiling, with their arms around each other. So many brilliant, wonderful, and giving lives, gone in an instant. So much hope, and so much promise, lost forever. One can only wonder, what other great things they could have accomplished, for so many. One can only wonder, how many great things will still be accomplished, by their inspiration? Where Do You Put The Flowers? They soar so high, and fall so low. It’s part of who they are They dive down to the deepest depth, and travel to the stars Why do they always have to know, what mysteries lie ahead? What makes them want to chart the course, instead of being led? These special few who aren’t afraid, to lead us through the dark The paths they forge for human kind, are how they leave their mark They do so ‘cause they want to fill, a fundamental need Improving our well being, so our species will succeed What makes a person want to risk, their life for you and me? What makes them prove the earth is round, and sail the seven seas? How do you thank such special people, after their own death? How do you pay a person back, who gave their final breath? I hope you Seven Angels know, how much we truly care I hope you feel the love we send, to all of you up there I still can see them waving, with a smile on each face Ambassadors of all mankind, so filled with hope and grace You only have to look within, and gently close your eyes They’re up there looking over us, as we go walking by We’ll always be so grateful, for the sacrifice you made We honor all the final dues, in life you had to pay We never will forget the day, our nation sat and cried The day a part of all of us, just shriveled up and died Where do we go to see them all, to say our last good byes? Where do you put the flowers, when your hero’s in the sky? 02/01/03 Richy |
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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
Aside from the terrible loss to the victims' families, I think it's a horrible shame that launches of this type continue while much of the money spent on shuttles, Mars expeditions and such, can go for proper health care or in helping to reintegrate the homeless. |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Richy...this is exquisite...just incredible. Wow...don't know what else to say. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Richy, awesome...powerfully emotional poem. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Incredible piece of writing here Richy! A keeper for my library. Hugs~ ~ Is that love I see in your eyes... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Richy~ Poignant ... touching ... tender~  Thank you~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Richy An epopee and a keeper. Enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 yes |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Richy this is such a beautiful tribute. I wish that all the families of these brave people could have a copy. Thank you for this. I'm keeping it too.  Hugs Ethel |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Bravery is never linked to a cause. This is a fine tribute to the bravery that can drive the human spirit of wonder when it could so easily be crushed by the burdens of the world. |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Sensitive, thought provoking. A very well written poem. Grover. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel hugs) What makes me sad most of all is thinking of what those seven thought as they drifted in space, looking down upon our beautiful blueberry Earth and thinking of their wives and sons and daughters and their thoughts of missing them so much! (wipes tears) I only hope hat their children can look up to the stars and when they see the brightest star, they know it is their daddy's heart beaconing to them, God Bless You, this is the most beautiful and honorable dedication to these seven wonderful people, you deserve extra big angel hugs for this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Richy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Richy...A tribute that is poignant and touching. Thank you for writing it. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You've put the flowers in your heart Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
I enjoyed this more than you know.....THANKS. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I heard Sandy Anderson speak this morning... admiring her strength and composure... I wish she could read this. *S* Many people are leaving flowers at Johnson Space Center's entrance today... just as they did a year ago. This is a beautiful touching tribute. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Thanks so much everyone!  |
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