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Slaughtered Innocence
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Slaughtered Innocence |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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( I wish to appologize in advance for this my 3 Am ramblings...not sure I can even lable it a poem. This is probably the reason I never watch the news and very rarely read the paper) Slaughtered Innocence Sixteen children were buried today, Laid out in ivory caskets, As people walked by, paying their respects; while Uptown, another child died and Gunfire filled the air. Hundreds of babies died today, Taken from the womb before they Ever took their first breath; while Rape, abuse and neglect took hundreds more. Evening shadows fall in silent graveyards, where Dozens of tiny crosses stand in testament. Innocence is lost, slaughtered, as Nations fail to hear their silent cries. Nameless faces are soon forgotten by many as, On the evening news, another dead Child takes their place. Emergency rooms are painted red with their blood and the Numbers escalate each day; while upstairs another Child, our future, is born; Entering this world with cries as I, with tears, pray for change. When you truly know the meaning of the word Love, you will also know the meaning of the word Pain ~Javan |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
This is why I rarely watch the evening news. I am not up on world affairs because it is generally depressing. I have enough sadness to deal with in my daily life. Great writing as always my friend. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, A wise owl that hoots this poem It is a fitting epitome. Sad but true, And little we can do. *L* Sy |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Ruth, This is excellent, I don't think it is at all rambling, but heartfelt and well thought out. Your talent shines wherever, and however your words come together. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Marilyn, Seymore and Lost Dreamer...I almost deleted this several times after posting...It's depressing and I truly know it is , but I also feel it says a message that needs to be heard. Again, sorry about the dark side of this...hopefully we all can do something to change that. Thanks  |
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cokey_95 Junior Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 35 |
This is also why i rarely watch the news..as stated b4..i am doing good to handle my life (which i dont do very well most days) much less listen to how horrible this world is becoming...boy am i glad i live in a small state with not so much violence.. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I can feel your distress as you wrote this hoot, so sad that this is true and that so many people close their eyes. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
What Martie says is so true! It is in the very closing of our eyes that the tragedy is allowed to grow! As poets, artists, writers, feelers, thinkers, educators, lovers, and parents, do we not, indeed, hold the responsibility to initiate the beginning of a safer world in this, the new century? Painfully accurate poem, Hoot Owl. Thank you.  Claire |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Very nice, Hoot. The hope is in the line ... 'while upstairs another Child, our future, is born' We all see and hear the violence ... we all cry the tears. We all have to pray for the future. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
It's so painful to realize that our world turns a cheek to these horrible scenes, I must admit I don't keep up on the news myself. This poem might be sad, but the sadder side is that it's the truth. You have a big heart dear!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Don't you dare delete the truth you know better Ruth So more we know so more we prevent And thanks to God on people like you, we will depend Depend....to open our eyes...to dare For a better world perhaps one day we all can share. Helmut The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very very sad, to painful to dwell upon. Well crafted verse, Ruth. Denise |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
This tear-jerker worked on me Ruth. Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change..." Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade (Marquis de Sade) |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very sad, very true, very heartbreaking.... I, too, am glad you did not delete this Ruth..It is an affecting piece truthfully stated... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Hoot, This is sad indeed, but the situation in certain other places is a hundred fold the severity as here in this country. I am saddened at the reality of it all, and that reality is well depicted in your poem. This is not only well written, it is a truth that should not be deleted Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your response to this piece. I now it's tragic and very depressing, but more will be done if we open our eyes to the fact than if we close them. I only wish to open a few eyes. Thank you for reading and responding. Claire...thank you very much!!! |
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Betty Gravitt Member
since 1999-09-11
Posts 222Georgia United States |
Hoot... I care, and I cry. I am just one, but out of one can come two, and out of two, four, etc. If we would only see that the number one has the potential to become a thousand. Thank you for such a loving heart, and thanks for sharing this. (((HUGS))) B Gravitt |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Ramblings?? Hardly...This is the sad truth of life. Let us all wish one another the strength and courage to fight...every way we can..one day at a time. The sadness and despair was vivid.Thanks for the read my friend. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
I think that the saddest thing would be to delete it....as then it could not be shared with all those around us to keep us aware of the changes needed in our world...I for one am glad you were here to bring about an open eye to us all...Thank you Ruth. We all need someone to help us see what is there sometimes < !signature-->Being in love with someone is more than just saying "I love you" [This message has been edited by First__Knight (edited 01-08-2000).] |
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CrazyChick Member
since 2000-01-05
Posts 132 |
Very good!!! sad but true. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
David...thank you, that means a lot Betty, Crazychick and moonmoon...thanks |
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