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hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 2002-03-12 05:57 PM

I believe I posted this one a while back, but it's something that needs reposted from time to time anyway. As always, this is for those who can't speak for themselves...

Slaughtered Innocence

Sixteen children were buried today,
Laid out in ivory caskets,
As people walked by, paying their respects; while
Uptown, another child died and
Gunfire filled the air.
Hundreds of babies died today,
Taken from the womb before they
Ever took their first breath; while
Rape, abuse and neglect took hundreds more.
Evening shadows fall in silent graveyards, where
Dozens of tiny crosses stand in testament.

Innocence is lost, slaughtered, as
Nations fail to hear their silent cries.
Nameless faces are soon forgotten by many as each night
On the evening news, another dead
Child takes their place.
Emergency rooms are painted red with their blood and the
Numbers escalate each day; while upstairs another
Child, our future, is born;
Entering this world with cries as I, with tears, pray for change.

~ Ruth
www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2002-03-12 06:04 PM

I never read this before Ruth so thank you for posting it, and I too pray with you for change. Thank you for re-posting it, as it is something we should all never forget.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
~* Albert Einstein *~

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

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Maidstone Kent England

2 posted 2002-03-12 06:08 PM

Ruth darling girl utterly stunning writing, starkly written as befits the subject matter. Excellent write

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-03-12 06:09 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ruth, this is soooooooo heartbreaking, this is so sad but true, I too wish this can all end and I would give anything just to see something done to bring peace and love between everyone in the whole wide world! (big hugggssssss) This had me face flooding with tears, sweet friend, my heart goes out to all these abused children, we all love you so much, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Marshalzu

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since 2001-02-15

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Lurking

4 posted 2002-03-12 06:13 PM

Wow this is such a powerful poem, it made me stop and think for a moment about what I could do to help to make the world a better place. Thankyou for sharing this wonderful poem with us.

Andrew

"The pin didn't drop it came and crashed down"

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

5 posted 2002-03-13 09:50 AM

Thank you everyone

Mysteria

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Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2002-03-13 11:43 PM

Well this is too important to fall that fast and I came to re-read it as others should get to see this wonderfully done reminder to us all.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
~* Albert Einstein *~

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

7 posted 2002-03-13 11:52 PM

Wow. I'm glad that I got the chance to read this. Such a tender subject, taboo almost, and written with such excellence. Thanks for the read.

I want to die peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather, not screaming, terrified, like his passengers.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

8 posted 2002-03-14 07:09 AM

Always our owl of conscience....we have missed you, my friend, and your new, and old, thoughts...always, always fresh...write more soon, and don't stay away so long...

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

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The Hague, The Netherlands

9 posted 2002-03-14 04:37 PM

Great poem Ruth!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

10 posted 2002-03-15 04:14 PM

I remember this, Hoot... and once again I'm so glad you speak... May the world hear your voice. *S* Excellent work.

Christopher

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Purgatorial Incarceration

11 posted 2002-03-15 04:17 PM

i remember as well ruth.

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

12 posted 2002-03-15 04:18 PM

I never saw this one before, wonderfully done. A serious and tragic subject, glad to see it posted.

Nan

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

13 posted 2002-03-16 02:29 PM

Thank you everyone

~ Ruth
www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

14 posted 2002-03-16 06:56 PM

I love seeing your work again, Ruth... This is a priceless one... Thanks for reminding us of the important things in life. Your poetry always seems to do that...

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

15 posted 2002-03-16 07:00 PM

this says it all....sadly so...and terrible
that it continues...

I too pray for them...those that come into
a very harsh world..

Thank You for sharing this with us..

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