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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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It Was an Ordinary Day It was an ordinary day After weekend of some rest and play. No reason to be filled with dread; No inkling of that which was ahead. Some studied and some greeted friends, No omens and no dire portends. No reason then to wonder why Some would live on as others die. Their beloved campus glowed with life, Without a hint of coming strife. Until that shot and ricochet It was an ordinary day. Lulled by the interlude of peace The students laughed with fear's release. Until the shots rang out again And fellow students cried with pain. They knew without a single doubt Madness and mayhem were about. They ran to safety from the sound; They were the prey, he was the hound. Thirty-two precious lives were lost; Their loved ones left to bear the cost. Before such evil came to stay It was an ordinary day. By: Joyce 04/17/07 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-17-2007 09:19 PM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: This is such a moving poem and so true. It did seem like an ordinary day, I'm sure before the horror started. I guess that is always the way in most cases! Excellent write! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most excellent and profound write Joyce. We said.  |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Nicely expressed poem, Joyce. It was just an ordinary day with nothing unusual happening until I came home and turned the news on. And then for days we can't stop asking "why?" Barb |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ I've not found the words to write the pain of it all ... but you did it for me~ Thank you dear lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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rrrstop Junior Member
since 2007-04-21
Posts 27Florida |
Thanks for the write. R.I.P. the victims and some comfort, somehow, to their loved ones. May God grant good recovery to those injured and in need, too. Hopefully the law (now) proposed to get violence-related mental illness records into the firearms background check database will move forward quickly. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Very touching Joyce. Maybe it's a time to kick the royal derriere of Big Brother and take our faith and our children back out of the heavy-handedness of the Government. What a sad state of affairs... Dinah |
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ChristopherRobin Junior Member
since 2007-07-13
Posts 11UK |
Poems like this are very good, in all things we always simply take for granted that such things will never happen to us? No matter how carefully we live life they can and will if it’s deemed. We just need to remind the globe continually and maybe make the world a nicer place for all to live in the process. You’ve a fine talent indeed, clearly blessed in relaying such thoughts well in reaching many hearts. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you for reading my poems, Christopher Robin. Love, Joyce |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Very poignant piece of history.. Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
A gripping piece dear friend. A tragic waste of lives to madness. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Nicely written. It brought some thoughts for those who are left and suffered the loss. Barb |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
My thoughts on this tragedy were so jumbled when it first happened and even now I have a hard time with it. But for the grace of God go.... Your words are very eloquent and heartfelt. Excellent write. |
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r v wooo Senior Member
since 2007-08-07
Posts 656 |
it was a sad, sad day...you have expressed it very well...let us never forget this tragedy! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Some days are never forgotten and some poets remind us so eloquently. Thank you, dear Joyce. Love, Alison |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Alison for the resurrection. Joyce |
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