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In Unison |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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I rarely write a poem in one sitting, but I did this one during my lunch hour today, immediately after my class and I stood together before our flag in a moment of silence to honor those lost in this week's tragedies...  In unison they stand Before the stars and stripes. The children of our land, All silent and contrite. Each one in quiet prayer In wonder of life's truth. Yet some stand unaware, Immortal in their youth. Thence lessons each must learn To keep for future's day. The wisdom to discern, For they will pave our way. In unison we stand Before the stars and stripes. Our children of the land, Their reverence requites. [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-14-2001).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Tears cloud my eyes as I write this.... thank you Nan for being so eloquent... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Beautiful Nan, thank you for sharing that moment with us all. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The future IS in the hands of the children... Thank you, Nan... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
How can I type a moment of silence? Beautiful Nan. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
as one voice. . . as how it should be. . . -------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
I readed your words in silence with tears in my eyes. Charisma |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan, Yet some stand unaware, Immortal in their youth. This is the kink in the armor. A wonderful poem, love ya, Sy |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nan that was simply heartwarming. The children are the key to our future, and obviously you teach them well  I have printed this for my Granddaughter to see when she gets a little older. Thank you dear one.~*Be Kind To Your Fellow Man, Lend Him A Helping Hand, Put A Little Love In Your Heart*~ |
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Blaec Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 130The Sunshine State |
I am at a loss for words right now. But I can tell you that this was a wonderful write. Kris |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
wonderfully written, my friend ...... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is so touching Nan, it's moved me to tears. They are the future and as their parents/peers we must teach them well. Beautiful. Maree |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ The thoughts from your heart reach out to touch so many~ Thank you, dearest lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This is wonderful, Nan. I don't know if I can express my appreciation enough for this and other wonderful works out there about this great tradgedy. (((HUGS))) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
My sincere thanks to each and every one for sharing this moment... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
perfectly done, my friend.... |
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Pip Member
since 2001-09-14
Posts 59 |
ooo, I'm with Karen on this. how can one pen a moment of silence... eloquently done, teach. -me |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
This poem leaves me in tears Nan. Thank you for sharing this moment. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
God bless the children. Great expression, Nan. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
this gives us hope and faith..may we teach our children well and may they never witness such atrocities thank you for sharing |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
 Nan- You've touched my heart with this. Thank you. Hugs, ~Vicky "...'indivisible'...united as one growing ever stronger..." ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 09-17-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Thence lessons each must learn To keep for future's day. The wisdom to discern, For they will pave our way." You've captured these sentiments wisely my friend. Beautifully written Nan ... Best wishes, /Kit |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
very touching....and very well said.. united indeed we must be |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Nan, Truly A wonderful write. As a fellow North American I must admit Your spirit and unity is a lesson for all free nations to applaud as you come together in this crisis. This event is all we talk about up here in Canada and we stand with you. Parker |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you all - again and again... May we step wisely forward, through our youth, into a more focused and unified world... |
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