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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Face Reconstructed Someone must know this face Though scarred by passing years, Unearthed by simple erosion, Where Jane Doe came to rest. She was once someone’s child, This face flashed on the screen, Reformed by modern means - The cause of death unknown. Her skull was used as a model Clay was used to form her skin Plexiglas blue eyes affixed Brown hair adhered with glue. It was about ten years ago, When Jane Doe’s death occurred, She was found near a river On a hill of melting snow. Someone must recognize This face reconstructed, To solve this sad mystery To place a name upon her stone. It’s cold in this cemetery, Most of the year round, Somehow it feels more so Not knowing Jane Doe. © 2000 Corinne Bailey |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ I've seen the stories of the Jane Doe's and felt deeply for the muteness of their voices. How tenderly you've written of them ... it's sad that there are so many. We should all be shaken to the core to realize that perhaps it could be someone we have known. Modern technology is awesome in the study of the forensic restructing process. Thanks again for sharing a subject that leaves me pondering. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
wow Corinne, a chilling poem yet written with such tenderness. wonderfully penned. A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
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Daniel_vv Member
since 2000-06-28
Posts 61 |
A chilling poem..... well done! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
You wrote a beautiful tribute for the Jane Doe's of this world. I can't imagine anyone being buried...alone, nameless without any family or friends, it's a great tragedy and leaves me wondering. Thanks for sharing this! Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives me wings to fly |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Marge, I saw the latest jane doe in our area on the news today, left me wondering about her and feeling sad. Thank you, Brian and Daniel. Thank you, Melissa, it's hard to fathom some things in this world, isn't it? Corinne |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Well written and very sad, we have a young girl missing in our area since Saturday abducted at eight years old, her parents appeal on the news everyday but I think there is no hope, I'm very angry to live in a world where children can't enjoy childhood anymore. thanks for sharing regards Olias |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Corinne, This is a very touching poem, extremely sad.. very well written it is, as is your norm... regards, sudhir |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
this is very moving, Corinne - you always bring the best to light with your words - so gifted |
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