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for the crew of the USS Cole (in memory)
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for the crew of the USS Cole (in memory) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
for the crew of the USS Cole Precious lives taken away and so it seems once again brave sailors have lost their dreams. How could they have known on that very day the hull of their ship would be literally blown away. In shocking news the headlines read thirty nine wounded and seventeen dead. A crew trusting in their fellow man faced unknown danger in a foreign land. An unfortunate situation for these trusting women and men seeing not the life threatening situation close at hand. Now rapidly progressing to a catastrophe not on their list of possibilities or probabilities. The time has come to count the cost. One more time precious lives are lost. Who can possibly pay the price of life. Who could predict or bear the ensuing pain and strife. God we trust in you to take these souls, to soothe and heal the families woe's, and God please bless the crew of the USS Cole. Jameslee@Veteran's day 2000 My heart feels the pain. I offer this poem on Veteran's day as a loving Memorial for the Crew of the Cole. I toast you brave men and women all. [This message has been edited by jmlee12345 (edited 11-11-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Thank you James..so very thoughtful of you to write this..HUGS.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Prayers for the family and friends. May God bless those who remember all. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
James, I promise to come back and finish reading this...as soon as the tears stop. Thank you for this most worthy tribute. |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
Definitely a worthy tribute!!! Pepper "I honor the place in you, that when you are in that place, and I am in that place in me, we are in the same place" Ram Dass |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Such a moving, compassionate poem, James. You have a gift for putting it all down so well. Thank you ~ Rainydays |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a wonderful, heartfelt tribute. Nicely done! Denise |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If they could, they would have said... "thank you..." Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
James--Thank you for positng this beautiful and heart felt tribute and prayer. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
James, for posting this tribute you deserve a medal, would you accept a prayer for the fallen instead. Be well Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
James...as a former Navy spouse...Thank you...its a frightening thing...watching that ship leave port and never knowing if your loved one and friends are going to return to you. Too many times they dont...and no one seems to recognize their sacrifice anymore. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you Victoria, inot, Poet deVine, peppermint, Rainydays, Denise, Sunshine, Martie, kethry, and Paula for sharing your compassion, concern and prayers. Kethry my medal is everyone's wonderful responses... Paula I notice their sacrifice. Almost everyday I watch the ships and submarines depart and return from Pearl Harbor...James |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I toast them, too. Very well done James. Elizabeth |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
beautiful tribute very very well done James!! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
James* A beautiful tribute...the families of the crew will continue to be in our prayers and this piece will be added to my library to keep the memory of those lost close to my heart...excellent writing~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
James, You have brought tears to my eyes my friend. This was a wonderful tribute to those who lost their lives in the name of freedom. Excellent writing. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
Wonderful is all I can think of to say. The words of this piece are still floating around in my head, great poem. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you Elizabeth, ethome, butterflies, Lone Wof, and dragonpoe for the warm and heartfelt responses...James |
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