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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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On Saturday, August 12, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk, carrying a crew of 118, sank in the icy waters of the Barents Sea. This is dedicated to the memories of all the brave souls who have lost their lives in the service of their country Kursk On the barren shores they silently stand Thoughts passing through time like grains of sand They don't know or care the reasons why Loved ones now lost, they can but cry Those brave men heard the mariners call Served their country, stood proud and tall There were none better the pride of the fleet Set sail with never a thought to the end they'd meet Trapped far below, cold, dark and alone! Shed a silent tear, their fate now known Thoughts they drift to what might have been Friends and loved ones, to never again be seen That cold grey sea claimed their lives that day Only memories now, as for their souls we pray "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A fitting albeit sad tribute for the weekend, EagleOne. 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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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Eddie, this is a wonderful amazing tribute, very well written and beautifully expressed. Well done Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
A nice tribute to the men who fell part of such a great tragedy. One that perhaps could have been prevented if international help had been accepted earlier: who knows? Thanks Jon |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EagleOne~ With a tender, caring heart you have given a tribute to these valiant men. Bless you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a sad one indeed..thank you for writing eddie.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
It was a very sad happening was'nt it...I think that this is a wonderful tribute...after all they are just human like all us with families and homes and dreams and beliefs....ethome |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Eddie, only a man with a heart as yours can truly say these words in tribute and have it hit home. I appreciate your time and words to memorialize this sad event. The families would be honored by your words. Thank you for reminding us all and taking time to remember these men. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
A worthy tribute sir. One can only imagine these brave sailors last moments - the letters that have been found are heartwrenching! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Sigh...you touch this womans heart with this...as a former navy spouse I know the terror these families felt...and who can even begin to know what was in the hearts of those brave men? Thank you...thank you |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
A fitting tribute, EagleOne. It broke my heart to hear of the sailors on the Kursk. Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Eagle One very nice words for these brave men who lost their lives in service of their country...may God bless their souls...James |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
My dear friend...your tributes always touch my heart as they show all the love you carry inside of you...eloquently put and displayed with grace~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
My thanks to all for stopping in to add your thoughts. May they always be remembered! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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