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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2005-09-06 02:00 PM



Out of the Sea

Reporting devastation
Even hardened newsmen cry.
We watch in consternation
As the weak among them die.

As each new revelation
Brings more horror to our eyes,
We share the sheer elation
Of brave rescues from the skies.

There are more heroes than villains
In this drama taking place
In the worst natural disaster
That we've ever had to face.

They thought they were alone until
The ripple, then the roar
Of help poured in around them
Lifting them to drier shore.

May God look down in favor
At the fortitude of man
As they vow they will reclaim them,
Their loved cities and their land.

Survivors will have stories
For grandchildren yet to be,
Of beating Mother Nature
Sending her back to the sea.

Though we are but bystanders
To their terror and their pain,
We'll share the pride of victory
When they build their lives again.

As we tender love and prayers and hope
And all the help we can,
May it be enough to build their trust
In Self and God and Man.

By: Joyce Johnson 09/06/05

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (09-06-2005 11:27 PM).]

© Copyright 2005 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
junemac
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1 posted 2005-09-06 02:46 PM


This is a lovely tribute Joyce. A true account of the pain and misery that another natural disaster has caused. We in the U.K watch in sadness and send our love and prayers to all those in this terrible time.
Hugs from June xxxx

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2 posted 2005-09-06 10:43 PM


This is so beautiful, Joyce. A very lovely tribute.
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3 posted 2005-09-07 05:12 PM


Dear Joyce:  A wonderful poem, which says what so many of us would like to!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Isobel
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4 posted 2005-09-12 07:52 AM


Dear Joyce

The unfolding of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina shocked the whole world!  This poem of yours is very touching indeed!  My thoughts and prayers are ongoing for all who have been affected by this catastrophe!

Love Isobel xo


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5 posted 2005-09-13 08:35 AM


well done dear Joyce

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



midnightblues
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6 posted 2005-09-13 10:10 AM


I cried so hard when our local papers showed a picture of a man chocking back tears as he ate his sandwich ration.. Whatever he had lost I wish we could give back.. Sad to say precious lives that were lost can only see hope at Heaven's gates.. My heart goes out to them and dear Joyce, your poem serves reminder for me to pray for them during my quiet time..

Love
MiCheLLe

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