Corner Pub #2 |
![]() ![]() |
Nine/Eleven |
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State ![]() |
Nine/Eleven Has it really been a year Since that terror from the skies? Are we any more secure From another mad surprise? Heroes lived and heroes died. We are grateful to them all. There are more brave folks waiting Just to hear their country's call. Have we assessed the reason Why so many cultures hate us? Instead of using terror Why can't they just debate us? Grant us succor from our pain Lord. We pray for a just peace. Be with us 'til that bright day When all wars and troubles cease. By Joyce 09/09/02 |
||
© Copyright 2002 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved | |||
Brenda Hall Member
since 2000-05-30
Posts 88Texas,USA |
Great Poem Joyce..it tells it all and really makes you wonder about everything. Have a great day! ~GBU~ Brneda Hall |
||
Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you, Brenda. You are new to this forum? Welcome and I'll look for your work. Joyce |
||
Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Joyce,I want to tell you...this is incredible.You gave me goose bumps,and I am not just flattering you.This is a "keeper" for me.If I recall,you said you were "new" to writing.I would never judge it by this superb offering that you have given us. Gratefully,Geoffrey |
||
Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Street Heart. Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I came to poetry very late in life, after I had raised my family and retired from my job. I had written greetings and jingles but wrote my first poetry after I lost my son in 1999. It was an outlet for me that has stood me in good stead. Joyce |
||
A. L. Becker Member
since 2002-09-06
Posts 167San Francisco, California |
dear Joyce, keep writing! Annika:- "Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' |
||
Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Very stirring and heart-touching poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
||
CHILI Member
since 2002-09-08
Posts 244 |
This is a fitting piece.Your belief in God and Country are to be commended. |
||
bsquirrel![]()
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Joyce, Amen. Mike |
||
![]() ![]() |
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
![]() ![]() ![]() |
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. |