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Wondering.......Is It War?
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Wondering.......Is It War? |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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lying in bed sleeping I was awakened by loud roars over roof of house Almost as if making house tremble With military bases all around where I live aiplanes are everywhere at times but now I wonder IS IT WAR? Then I thought of all the men and women in the military waiting, listening, hearing every different sound and wondering IS IT WAR? Then there are the children in those other countries hearing strange loud noises and wondering IS IT WAR ?? [This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-10-2003 10:05 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ethel--The same thing happened to me the other night with a very loud low flying plane..a product of a frightening time, I think.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I lived near enough Vandenburg AFB that we were constantly running out the door in the 60's to see the missles reach heavenward...the rumble was just different enough we knew it was not an earthquake... Later, in the early 70's, I moved to Illinois. We were out in the "country" [small town] one winter weekend, playing cards at the in-laws home...when I heard the "rumble" coming. Wideeyed [and very naive] I said, "I didn't know there was a military base close by..." and received the strangest looks from the in-laws. It was a train rolling by on tracks.... No...it's all just preparation....and readiness. Thanks for the read, Ethel... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm so jumpy these days, I've turned off my "message alert"--- sheesh... and  I live by an Air Force base too.and yes, I shudder when they are "maneuvering"...I shiver with ya. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ethel, No it is insanity at it's finest. Unfortunately, there is no other way to fight that. I understand your fear and compassion for those intimately involved. The bombed and the bombers. And, the innocent victims, which include those two groups. I think. It is a sad world we live in. That rational, diplomatic conversation can't reverse it, is proof of the insanity and perverted power struggle some in authority have, especially when ultimately, I believe, it is, or will be, religious in nature. I am not speaking about the president of our United States, re: power struggle. Dealing with people who've no conscience; psychopaths, sociopaths, who use their own countrymen as guinea pigs to test experimetal, biological weapons, and promote suicidal human bombs require more than waiting to see if they'll disarm, or, just what they'll do, next. Heart hugs to you, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (03-10-2003 12:50 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Insanity is all it is, I seriously hope people realize this isn't a war, just a silly skermish of epic proportions that can kill thousands unless this idea is dropped! (sad sigh) I hate to be pessimistic to my own nation but I must say I have lost confidence in Bush and feel it is either time he steps down from power or shifts gears immediately and falls in line with the people, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-10-2003 10:45 AM).] |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
I hope it isn't war, Ethel, but sometimes I wonder too...  Elizabeth It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching write...sigh |
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Goldboat Member
since 2003-02-17
Posts 66 |
I hope no war. |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Ethel Mae, missed you.  very passionate and concerned write. it's so scary isn't it? the unknown, or is it the inevitable thats more scary? both i suppose. hope you're well,  lots of love, gem xxxxxxx learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
thank you for sharing |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
No sane person wants war, but let's face it, we're not dealing with a sane person, but a very evil one. So many lives could be spared if he would just swallow his pride and go into exile. And by the way, I live near a base and both hear those roars and see the many planes each day. Nice work, Ethel! The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
War is lack of communication and accountability. It's greed and switching bed partners when it best suits ones own needs. Remember we experiment on humans as well and are the only nation to have ever nuked someone.......War is hell, it's advocates do the devils work. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ethel - ever since the first fiasco - I flinch when an airplane goes over head - nice job xxoo |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I find myself doing the same thing. I don't take for granted the sounds I hear anymore. I live in Jax Fl and right by the airport. I see jets flying overhead...often now. Sad and scary world for sure! Deb |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
A great write on a subject close to all our hearts. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie Karilea Karen Pat I thank each of you for reading, and for your heart-felt replies. I appreciate all of you.Sorry I'm so late responding.  Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah Elizabeth Dixie Goldboat Sorry that I haven't responded to each of your replies before now. I really do appreciate each of you for reading and replying to my poem with your hearts. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Gemma, Vandana Michael Richard I thank you all for reading and replying to my poem. All of your replies were from your heart, I could tell. I appreciate all of you and am sorry that I'm so late responding to your replies. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
littlewing Deb Ken All of you are so sweet for reading my poem and replying from your hearts. I appreciate you all so much. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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