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The Bombing of a Nation
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The Bombing of a Nation |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
The Bombing of a Nation The peace was shattered on an April day men, women, children, became the prey disturbed minds with a bomb in hand a message sent thru a peaceful land on a day unlike any other day 168 lives had not a minute to pray in a moment of infamy, was it fate? or just two people filled with hate a Federal building, target of choice to receive a message without a voice take innocent lives was the plot to their surprise, were quickly caught a terrorist attack on American soil by evil men with soul's disloyal a bomb exploded, and a country changed by desparate men with minds deranged a memorial wall where many lives lost theft of our security, the ultimate cost on sacred soil a tribute now to see a sad reminder, in the land of the free ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4/25/2000 Danny Holloway [This message has been edited by Danny Holloway (edited 04-25-2000).] |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Very nice memorial, Danny. I remember quite vividly the horror I felt listening and watching the news that day....thanks for sharing  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your poem is so well written and brings back memories of that day Liz |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Hey Danny, This was a beautiful tribute to those lost in this heinous attack. This was a horrifying event indeed. I'm glad that these innocent people are not forgotten. Well done Danny ~Sheri |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Danny, a well done poem about such a sad event. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you shine too my poetic pal... this is perfect... and very sweetly cool of you. somethings should not be forgotten... somethings can NEVER be forgotten. thank you for the reminder and the tribute your soul and kind heart are showing again*S* take care my BEH.  BEG Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful description of this sad time in our history and a reminder of how dangerous and evil it is to let hate linger in your mind. James |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
Very nicely written, Danny~ A beautiful tribute to a sad memory~ Marie~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A very tragic day that we will all remember. Wonderful tribute, Danny. Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 04-25-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Thank you to all who have responded to this poem. April 19th was the 5 year anniversary of the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed in that bombing, 19 were children. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Danny....excellent post. Very touching tribute to those who were lost. it is truly sad that things like this happen in the world today... Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
I remeber watching this on the nightly news in Australia and I just cried at the heartless act on those innocent men women and CHILDREN. Thanks for sharing this with us Danny. Tracie~ Keep all the windows of your mind open Anne Rooks |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
indeed |
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