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submarine (in memory) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
submarine (in memory of the crew of the Kursk) Upon the ocean floor in peace you rest. Thru it all you tried your best to save the men who now do rest within your hull that took the blast. A subs strength requires the hull to remain watertight. one hundred and eighteen men doomed when your hull lost that fight. If only someone could prevent or forsee this cruel tragedy beneath the sea. Upon the ocean floor you and men now rest. Brave sailors and you gave their best. Nothing could prepare the families for the intense pain washed ashore this day. If only gentle waves could wash loved ones sorrows away. Jameslee@August21,2000 In loving memory to the crew and families of the submarine "Kursk" that sunk in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000. [This message has been edited by jmlee12345 (edited 08-22-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
WHAT A WONDERFUL GESTURE... James a very well-written poem too... regards, sudhir |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
(Nodding) I agree with Sudhir, James. This is a touching tribute to a tragic event and such intense loss. "If only gentle waves could wash loved ones sorrows away." Amen. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I am grateful that you took the step forward to pay tribute to these lost souls... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you Sudhir, Claire, and Sunshine for your kind words. I only wish that life was not so sad and tragic sometimes...so much suffering...James |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
Very touching tribute! -jaimie Website: www.ladysixstring.com |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Beautiful poem, jmlee, it brought a tear to the eye. Dee |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you lady and Dee for your soft comments...James |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
James, we can always count on your compassionate heart to pay such tributes. Thank you again my friend, you are a wonderful and thoughtful person. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
James, This is fine work, my friend...I'm so glad you posted it here and look forward to more of your wonderful poetry. Michael |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you Marina and Auguste for your concern...James |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Great tribute to those who serve... Well done. jwesley |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
James...having been a Navy spouse for ten years, knowing families like those of the Kursk, this was an event I watched and suffered through. Your words have brought a sense of peace to this heart and for that I thank you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you JWesley and Paula for the nice comments. Paula I am happy that you felt peace when you read this...I also felt better writing this sad but sincere poem...a toast to the crew of the Kurst...James |
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