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Rita Reminds
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Rita Reminds |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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Now they wash upon our Texan shores, The remnants of what N’Orleans was, Shoes, and tires, and searching matter Looking for their former owners. The haunting of catastrophe Is there reminding us to see It is a time to think as one To open eyes, not to shun The poor, the elder, helpless; It is a time for selflessness. Rita comes, lest we forgot We always get what we beget. [This message has been edited by iliana (09-23-2005 12:03 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Jo, what an image this brings! the flotsam and jetsom of New Orleans co-mingling with that of Galveston and Houston. Hope you've battened down all the hatches, lady! I'll be thinking of you, keeping my fingers crossed. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, Kacy. We have done what we can do, except to continue praying. Glued to the news at the moment....*hugs*....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
jo, I can see it all through your words ~ 'tis a sad and sorry sight. Keep save. I'm glued to the boob tube with my fingers crossed and prayers being sent for Rita to continue to be down-graded. btw my email is down right now. KBHBLY Linda  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 Linda. Me, too....glued, that is. It's looking like it will hit Port Arthur which is Louisiana neighborhood....we'll still get very high winds but the best side of the storm....'course the 'canes are unpredictable....thanks for your caring soul, Linda Light! I do feel an angel watching over me! KBHBLY, lily jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: This is written with your heart, dear Jo, and I am so sorry to hear Rita is affecting your area! Your words are powerful and you give such wise advice … may we all awaken to the truth of being One … May you all be safe … may the storm dissolve before hitting land … Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm right there with you, as you well know. You, and our dearest friends, are in our prayers... |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Thinking of you and all in Rita's path. Just saw on the news the bus explosion carrying the elderly. Tragic sadness. Be safe ... hugs, Marti Living simply and calmly in the mountains! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Saying prayers and holding you and all the others in Rita's path close to my heart. Stay safe jo... Hugs & prayers, Nancy |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
iliana My grandson, wife and children are in the way. I'm also glued to the tube. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Stay safe, Jo....My thoughts are with you! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
My special poetic friends.....thank you for your comments and care. We are still here this morning waiting. At this point, my hubby is saying..."if we leave, where will we go?" He has a point. We would head west, but "then what," he says. At the moment, we are on the far end of the projected clean side of the storm....so we are leaning toward staying to try to prevent flooding which will occur in our atrium and leak into the house (as it always does when it rains) -- we are not expecting flooding from the bayou as we lay just outside of the flood line....no, just the rain draining off the house into the atrium. If the point changes where the hurricane is projected to hit land putting us on the wrong side of the storm, or if it picks up speed .... or well, a number of things could change, but if we aren't out of here by noon or so....we will be better off to stay. Most of our neighbors are still here, too. Sy, I will keep your family in my prayers. ....jo |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
be safe.... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
from the vantage point of a drydocked rental here in Oregon, I would say stay so if you choose to "weather the storm" I can send some sponges and towels to help you dry out that atrium  ~thinking of you~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kacy...I may need you to bring those sponges and towels down here yourself....lol!!! Wouldn't that be fun! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice to read you have an angel...hoping for the best...James |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
iliana, good luck my friend, what are we all against nature, with much hope and prayer you and your family will be well, I will also be watching the news and thinking of you, be well and take good care. Sincerely Rick |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, JamesLee. Rick, thank you so much for your prayers. So far so good. The worst of it is yet to come, but I trust we are going to be okay. It's supposed to hit land in the next hour. ....jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hey, jo! I am so pleased to hear that so far so good for you! I've been watching CNN and noting Rita's path of fury. It does appear that where you live will not be hit as hard as it could have been. Keeping my fingers crossed. Hang in there! ~ Literally!  btw, my email is up and working again. I'm with you there in spirit! Love you! Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
What a sweet, sweet response Linda! Yes....we are thanking our lucky stars! I'll keep you posted as long as I have electricity. KBHBLT.......jo |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
These hurricaines are like a never ending nightmare. Be safe my sweet, iliana~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
6:15 a.m. wishing the worst of this thing is over for you, and that you have faired well.. enjoyed the poem... ----------ice ><> |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jo, I do hope you came through unscathed...our friends lost a few limbs in their yard, but didn't mention any flooding in their area... |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Great imagery indeed in the shoes and tires washing ashore. Your last line is forever telling: "We always get what we beget." I have family in the Bay St Louis area east of NO. They are still away from home, but safe. I pray the same for you and yours. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
We faired very well. Only one tree branch and the plants and shrubs are pretty messed up....but we are fine. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers (and kind comments to this poem). Love you all.........jo |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Missed this first go around, so glad to be able to add my words that I am so glad you are safe and sound. Close call that was. Take care and what a nice piece of writing this was. Can't get Karen yet but I will (phone is ringing at least now.)  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sharon. Gosh....please let us know as soon as you reach here...I'm very concerned. Thanks, Sharon......jo |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Was ever so glad to get the phone call that you are safe! love you, your little sis |
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