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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Once Upon Time Morning came. They always come Drops of dew lined up one by one There was nothing different from any other day No one could predict what was on its way The band of tar laid out in soil No one could see the thin layer of oil A car sped down so fast The needle trembled it would ever last! A driver young, careless and free Behind the wheel but he did not see His vision impaired, not yet awaken’ Hill after lucky hill the car had taken Friends were sitting right beside In drunken laughter on their homeward ride With the thrill of speed deep in their eyes How could they see or realize? The last set of numbers reached by the needle No warning, nor sign of evil The car came flying high over the crest Swirling out took away their breath Their car forced into the other lane The dice have fallen in this deadly game The car crushed into the oncoming van Rolling over and over again Spinning out like tin can Tires squealing shattered glass Smoke and fire engulfed their pass Nothing could defy the impact force Both cars were taken out of course No sound escaped from either car The drive home went too far All lives were gone, forever more A widow left, such pain she bore Her husband became a casualty Four teenagers died, instantly The child, the father she will never know So much pain and only memories to show Five lives were recklessly thrown away Friends and family feel such dismay Five graves lined up in single row Hovering shadows of a mournful glow Parents and siblings standing there Nothing is left, but despair Widow, …and child hardly grown Now standing there, …alone Five crucifix and flowers standing still Mourners’ now are wondering, was this “His” will Once upon a time and now five lives are gone Be careful with yours, you have only one Have we done all we can to educate? Why do these things repeat? Is there nothing we can say? Is there not a better way? Helmut and Tori, Oct.1999 The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
If you posted this one before, Helmut, I missed it - You speak wisely, my friend.. A poignant story to say the least - Why do we not learn from such somber times?? |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
THis is simply beautiful my dear man...you've said it with all the sorrow possible...It's got to be one of my favorites..yep- definantly my favorite!! You take care sweetie!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Too many times I have seen this repeated. Too many times. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
oh yes kids think they are so invincible *sigh* ~H |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Superb poem. . . touches on an issue that makes us all think. . . Well done. . . ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Helmut and Tori~ This touches me in the caverns of my heart that has known the pain of losing my brother to the negligence of a drunken driver. It brings the tears of remembrance flowing as freshly as they fell that day twenty years ago. Too many times - too many tears - too many hearts have paid the price. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Geoffrey Sonnen Member
since 2000-07-05
Posts 142Reading, PA USA |
Very well done. It is definitely something teenagers, or ANYONE for that matter, should think about and take heed. Thank you for sharing this. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Helmut, Tori, you set this before us well...now, would only those who need heed do so...thank you... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
We hear of things like this too often Helmut ... perhaps if we posted your poem in a few newspapers to help bring across a sadder perspective ... It might have more impact on the readers of the morning news  |
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Beverley Member
since 2000-07-09
Posts 97England |
What a wonderful poem, I lost a loved one in a car accident just like this. This is beautiful |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Thank you to you all for your kind words. I appriciate all your replies and hope that this poem will save a life some day. I also would like to say thanks for Tori here. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Hope is sometimes all we have left. Thanks for providing some! |
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