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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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This was written after the '89 San Francisco earthquake, where several people died when the freeways collapsed on top of them. __________________________________________ coffins of cold crushed metal lying in asphalt tombs in a moment of chaos dreams were shattered- bodies were broken- lives snatched away 'tis cold here in this concrete graveyard no headstones mark the graves no prayer was said no song was sung no last respects were paid buried alive... -vlraynes "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet. -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 09-19-2000).] |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
This captures the tragedy and suddeness of that event well..well written. Jon |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
jon- thanks for reading and responding. i was nowhere near san francisco when this happened, but the story and images touched me deeply. just had to write about it. glad you like this.  -vicky < !signature--> "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 09-20-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well written. I can't believe it was that long ago...seems like just a couple of years ago. Denise |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Vicky, You've painted well this tragic and sudden disater. So sad and final were the results of this quake! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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blackhalo Member
since 2000-02-15
Posts 467Denver, CO |
Vicky, The sorrow captured us all as that freeway collapsed, and it has all suddenly been returned to me. Well done. Alicia |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Where would we be without the words of a poet to remind us of lifes very sharp edges.. A wonderful piece Vicky..... Parker |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
as one who traveled that particualr section of the Nimitz several times a day...this is especially poignant. I always thought about the freeway collapsing every time i drove through that part of Beserkly. Definatly one of those "where were you/day of history" kinda events. Well done, vicky! bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
denise- i can't believe it either...time just seems to fly by. thanks for reading. glad you liked this. dennis- yes...this was certainly a tragic event. although i didn't know anyone effected by the quake physically, i was extremely effected emotionally. thanks for reading. alicia- thanks so much. yes, this event had a huge effect on a lot of people. it still hits me hard each time i read this poem. glad you like it. parker- thank you so much for the compliment. this was just such a sad event that i felt the need to share this all these years later. thanks for reading. daniel- wow...this tragedy definitely had a deep and lasting effect on me, but i can't begin to imagine what it must have been like to drive that very same section of freeway everyday. thanks so much for reading and responding. THANK YOU ALL -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
TRICKS..this is one of my favorites youve done such a great job conveying the fear and tragedy of this event..very well written! hugs, dg i'm growin' i dont like it i'm growin' and it hurts i love you but i'm tired i guess i've got a lot to learn -w. watson |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
dg- wow! one of your favorites?  that means alot coming from you. thankyou for the smile on my face. glad you like this. love you bunches, tricks "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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