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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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So now I sit here in my study On this bright September morning, A scene so tranquil one forget The weather center and its warning. My house is, thank God, well-constructed, My preparations thorough, too. I feel no major threat impending As Mr. Floyd comes passing through. Not true of many other people Who are less fortunate than I. My thoughts and prayers go out to them. May this storm also pass them by. The homeless people live in boxes. Miami streets they call their home. No fancy relatives to help them And they are out there all alone. The shelters do what they are able But they will fill up all too fast. The stench will be quite overpowering. The food and water will not last. Some of them can not use the shelters. Their crimes will not let them appear. God has become their judge and jury And now their day in court is here. The elderly along the beaches Sit there alone and scared to death. They have outlived all who could help them They sit in fear with baited breath. Hospital patients lay in small rooms, Machines to help them stay alive, Watch raging winds from out the window And wonder if they will survive. Of all the people that I think of As rambling thoughts run through my mind, The ones that really strike me deeply Are the poor souls that are blind. No way can I ever imagine What those poor folks are going through. The terror they must overcome is Something I could never do. So now the storm is fast approaching As our sweet Mother pays a call. If there were one thing I could wish for, I'd wish that I could help them all. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bless you Balladeer, you brought tears to my eyes... Be safe...HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Tearfully wonderful! We are praying for everyone in Floyd's path, but our Passion's Poets most of all!  |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
So vivid...I could feel all your hopes for these people...Pray for safety for all. I really like your writing styles...you have many :~) ------------------ Helewes |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wonderful poem, 'Deer. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Revered Elder, No need to comment on your rhyme and meter. The content now is a different story. I've been tracking the storms, yes plural, by live satellite feeds and live camera footage in Tampa and Miami plus a few other resources. I pray that as many people survive as possible. ------------------ Pain is life, life is short, I will endure. DreamEvil© |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Balladeer this was wonderful! So often we don't think of those things or those people. Thanks for the reminder. Never really thought about the blind in a storm. That has to be terrifying as their hearing is so keen, one could only try to imagine what it would sound like. May God watch over everyone. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
One of your most heartfelt pieces, I believe....bless you Balladeer, and hang on to a fruit tree or something! I could never imagine having to sit through one of those things....trying to hang on to all my "stuff"....wow. You've certainly given us new eyes in which to see the devastation....thank you sir. *** Throwing kisses, as I feel you don't need any more wind right now! as in "blowing".....(wink) ------------------ I beckon you to come...I lure you with my tongue... - poet FemmeFatale |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yo - M&M Tie a knot on the end of a palm tree and hang on...  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-14-99).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are in all of our prayers. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks for your wonderful thoughts. Sharon, I forgot your daughter is in Gainesville! Please send her my best wishes. Yes, DreamEvil, plural it is. Thanks for your words. PFF, I'm not hanging on to any fruit tree. Toerag might have been there! To the rest of you, thanks again. Gee, Nan, you still around? |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
A large poem for a large storm. If I get blown past you I'll say hello. The poem is wonderful. God bless. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Yo! Sir Balladeer: My best wishes and prayers to you and yours. As always, a great poem with terrific insight. Thanks for sharing all that you do. Be careful my friend and watchout for any flying Toes! |
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JTF Member
since 1999-08-09
Posts 319France |
a heartfelt poem and a great tribute Balladeer ...  Take care of you and don't do what Toerag did the last time : he tied a knot to his ...errr ... nuts tree ... it sure blew off his mind ! [This message has been edited by JTF as requested by his English teacher [This message has been edited by JTF (edited 09-14-99).] |
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Deb Lynne Member
since 1999-08-19
Posts 180Where blue skies meet blue ocean |
Oh, Balladeer..... sniff...sniff... excuse me. Blowing nose, wiping eyes! You, old softy, you. Always thinking of others. Just open your umbrella and catch a ride on the first big gust of wind that comes by! Don't be too brave and try to swim out! Thinking of you here in N.C. |
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~one voice~ Senior Member
since 1999-07-08
Posts 664Billings, MT USA |
Balladeer, once again, this is such a wonderful tribute. I've been worried about many people in Florida, hoping they'll be alright. I hope you keep yourself safe as well. God Bless and Take Care! ------------------ ~onevoice~ "Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris. Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior." |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You guys are bringing tears to my eyes. Really. What a group we have!! [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 09-14-99).] |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
This should go back to the top, with thanks to Balladeer for a heartfelt poem reminding us of those without shelter in a storm...and to say I am so glad to hear that our poets in South Florida appear to be out of the High Wrath of Floyd at this time I'll be thinking of those who still face the uncertainty of the path this storm will take. Another poem, please, Sir, to chase old Gert away! ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Brilliant poem, Balladeer. Such talent and a true heart of gold. Take care. ------------------ Denise |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
While Balladeer sits and waits tonight for a visit from Floyd, we should also begin to think and pray for those in northern Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina! A devastating hurricane can cause inland tornados and torrential flooding rain! I've seen a report that shows the whole East coast eventuall affected unless Floyd moves east out to sea (that's not likely). So watch your news, pray and donate what you can to the Red Cross...these people are going to need our support! NOTE: I'll start a posting in the "Feelings Forum" to keep track of our poets. If you are in the path of the storm, please let us know when you're ok. We'll keep that thread open until Floyd has left. [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 09-14-99).] |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Great poem, Balladeer. I'm sure those less fortunate appreciate your thoughts and prayers. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I'm all teary eyed...very special poem there, you!! I'll keep you in my prayers!! That is wonderful to hear that you try to imagine what others are going through!! It shows you have a loving heart!! *This one is going back to the top for more to read* I really like your writing!!! Thanks for opening my eyes!!! Justbleu ------------------ "Never let anyone keep you from your dreams, follow your heart, be true to yourself, and if that special someone does to, go ahead, walk together side by side as one!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
How scary. I hope it's over soon. Balladeer, another great piece. |
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Dragoness Senior Member
since 1999-08-07
Posts 513 |
My thoughts and prayers are with you.Be safe! ------------------ Set you heart free and your mind will follow. |
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