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Where Was God? (9/11/01)
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Where Was God? (9/11/01) |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Just a brief explanation on this one so as to not offend anyone. After the attack on 9/11/01, I heard a lot of people trying to blame what happened on God and questioning why he would allow this to happen. The poem portrays their feelings, but yet in the end reverses things around to question those who question themselves....ie. you are alive, safe and free how can you ask where God was in all this? p.s. the story about the bible is true. When going through the Pentagon, searchers found a stool that was untouched by the fire not far from where the plan crashed. On the stool was a bible. It was unburned as was everything 3 floors above and below it. Where Was God? Winds of war blow clouds of smoke Over piles of rubble where searchers poke In search of life; on death they choke And wonder, “Where was God?”. The dig out bodies from the pile Eyes thick with tears, no cause to smile; The death count rising all the while They wonder, “Where was God?”. Onboard the doomed flight 93, Men, now heroes, changed what would be; Foiled set plans to save you and me. Still, they wonder, “Where was God?”. In Pentagon rubble, someone spied An untouched bible open wide. It was not burned or nothing beside. Yet they wonder, “Where was God?”. As they safely watched the news And heard all the reporters views; Spared their lives and freedom to choose. How could they wonder where was God? |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome Home, Ruth...as always, a splinter of wisdom from the heart...you share well, my girl, and it's good to see you again! |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Oh, Ruth, Ruth......I'll be back before the end of the day to bump this and reply. Right now, I'm speechless. (((hug)))) -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is very good. I like it alot. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You always do appear just when we need you, wise one... Sure do wish they'd give you some internet access in them thar back woods...  Nicely done, m'friend... Miss ya...  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Ruth - an excellent poem, as are all of yours. I, too, have missed you. Take special care of yourself, lil Hootessa. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
How, indeed. Well Done! BRAVA! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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everafterhim Junior Member
since 2001-10-08
Posts 24Ohio, Pioneer |
Well done. Sock it to'em. Thank you for sharing about the Bible. I didn't know about that. Where did you hear that from? Thank you! Tina L. |
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JUSTIN ALLEN New Member
since 2001-10-10
Posts 3Not sure-just want to go home. |
Hello, I live for poetry that can teach & make me think. You are obviously a wise individual. Great poem! Justin Allen |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What a fantastic poem, and very timely too Ruth, thank you for this one. Why indeed! p.s. your page is wonderful, I went and had a weenie peek!  ~I always have time to listen to someone talking from their heart~ |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Oh so true... your words of wisdom strike the truth with a powerful blow. Though it seemed God was nowhere around when tragedy happened on Sept. 11, he only turned his head for a brief moment. The grief is his as well. The freedom to choose was freely given to all men. Sadly, evil will rise in the choosing. We have to understand that God will gladly hold our hand. The unburned Bible had to be God. Hugs to you, Debra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ruth, this is very well done, beautiful and oh so true! Thank you, ~hugs, NancyLee~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Death will come, tragedy will strike, "in this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." God doesn't promise us that only good will touch our lives. But He does promise to walk through with us, come good or ill. Very well expressed, Ruth! Soooo nice to see you again! Check your e-mail! [This message has been edited by Denise (edited 10-10-2001).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
 Thank you Ruth!!Beautifully put! I sure do miss reading you. He was there, He was everywhere. There's an email about that going around. He was holding up the buildings to help those escape. Busy convincing people NOT to get on planes that day. He was everywhere. God bless you Ruth for stating something my heart cries out, but can't find the poetic words to describe. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Ahhh Ruth, so good to see you here and so wonderful to read your wise words again, so beautifully written. Maree |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I certainly do miss not spending time here. As for the bible story...it was contained at the ending of a story about death in the ruins of the Pentagon found in USA today. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
One of many miracles of that day I'm sure. A very interesting read. Had not heard it yet. Once the sorrow subsides somewhat..I'd say we'll hear many more. Like the man that rode the building all the way down with little harm. Amazing grace. Thank you for sharing. Sincerely, Regina |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Beautiful !!!!!!!! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful to see you Ruth! I've always enjoyed your words, and this is clearly an example of why ... beautifully expressed, and laced with wisdom. Much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Dear lady, much love and good thoughts coming your way, thank you for this. Kathleen |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Ruth I think we will always have that thought when tragedy stikes...where is God...and yet we all know that this life that can contain much joy and happiness can also give us pain and suffering...James |
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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
There is much we do not understand, and often we take the easy way out and blame God; Humanities greatist talent is to 'pass the buck'. Thank you for the thought prevoking poem. Jon |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
nice work ruth, I listen to a christian station that echoed this very thing...good to see you here lady |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
this is worth a second read, very well thought out and you are a wise lady....  -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone |
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