In the Arms of a Stranger (9-11-01)

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aziza
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since 2006-07-09

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Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!

0 posted 2006-09-12 11:18 AM

In The Arms of a Stranger

She woke up and put on navy slacks and cotton blouse,
Make-up intact, she left to work in the mailroom.
He checked his watch and fiddled with the radio,
rushing to find parking close to his 90th floor office.
She gossiped as she put the sorted mail in her cart.
He frowned as he impatiently tapped his fingers
while waiting for coffee.
Both anticipated the busy day that lay before them.
She took the elevator to her assigned floor
and rolled her cart down the corridor,
delivering letters and parcels.
He rushed by her in the hall,
moving rapidly to the conference room
not seeing her good morning smile.
Meetings and mail were paramount on their minds.
Neither knew the other.
She worried about high rent and day care.
He worried about high taxes and settlements.
When they felt their world rock
those petty concerns flew from their minds,
replaced by fear.
He smelled smoke and moved towards an exit.
She felt the heat of the flames and grabbed his hand.
Together they sought the door that led to survival,
but instead, found the acceptance of death.
He held her in his arms.
She clung to him tightly.
They embraced in a partnership of resignation.

Alison
9/11/01

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2006-09-12 11:45 AM

Allison, of all of the tributes I have read...

I believe this one hit hardest.

Thank you.

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

2 posted 2006-09-12 01:30 PM

Alison, this is a beautiful tribute. The day is bittersweet for me, as it is my daughters birthday, too. I tell her she is the bright spot is what would be only a grievous memory.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

3 posted 2006-09-12 03:26 PM

tears here
this one wraps itself around you
and stays awhile....
thank you Alison

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

4 posted 2006-09-12 06:03 PM

OMG......

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2006-09-12 06:43 PM

These images will stay in my mind for a long time.
Well done.
Heart hugs~Nancy

Now - while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again..and again....

Obscurity
Member

since 2003-12-04

Posts 153
In A Melancholic Dream

6 posted 2006-09-13 03:03 AM

God... It's an amazingly written poem, but undeniably sad and melancholic, but I think its beautifuly written.

INclan
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since 1999-07-20

Posts 1024
Indiana, USA

7 posted 2006-09-13 06:05 PM

Nicely put. Thank YOU!

INclan

Snowflake From Hell
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since 2003-07-10

Posts 777
My own little Icey Oblivion

8 posted 2006-09-13 06:12 PM

makes you wonder how many of those ill fated people did just that...well written

Rick
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 2903
Victoria, Australia

9 posted 2006-09-14 04:41 PM

aziza, I think that your few words brought all of us closer together, tells a story of our everyday, being too busy and not taking time out to smell the roses. Today, tomorrow, either might be our last, none of us know for sure. Today I will take a little more time out, listen and just enjoy the world out there a little more. And all this from your heart felt words.
Thank you for sharing my friend, much appreciated.

Sincerely
Rick

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