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Goldboat
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since 2003-02-17

Posts 66

0 posted 2003-03-17 12:03 PM

The dove, towing her wounded wing,
plummeted down onto the scorched earth
where soil mixes with snow;
White feathers soaked with blood
permeating the ground.
Near her, smoke lingers,
dilapidated walls, dead bodies
and shot marks everywhere,
the thin olive branch
is baked dry by remaining fires.
Weak and fatigued,
the dove moans her complaint
telling of humanity¡¯s
yearning for peace
through thousands of years.
Chilling wind wafts the
clamor for war,
drowning out anti-war voices.
Who will care for that wounded dove?
How will the wounds be cured?

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2003-03-17 12:17 PM

Thank you, You Wang,
for this insightful poem.
I don't have any answers,
but am appreciative of your
compassion.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2003-03-17 12:22 PM

A compassionate write full of wisdom. Very moving. A beautiful piece of poetry rich in meaning.

~ May the dove soar yet again!

Warm hugs,
Earth Angel

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2003-03-17 03:32 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Many of the recent world issues have upsetted me deeply, I feel the only solution to this problem is if our current leaders unviolently resign and be replaced with real "peacekeepers", I think Bush and Blair are perhaps just as much terrorists as those who caused terrorist attacks if they choose to go to war, for warping the law and killing thousands of civilians in the process is terrorism altogether also! (wipes tears) Finally I think, "Have we learned anything at all from history? Does history mean anything to us at all?" Apparently not with this ridiculous approach! (sad sigh) I am praying for the dove, and may the dove pray with us, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet You, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

4 posted 2003-03-17 03:36 PM

Goldboat, this is a very touching poem...filled with compassion.

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (03-17-2003 03:36 PM).]

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

5 posted 2003-03-17 03:36 PM

I think the doves of peace have surrendered to the dogs of war, but you wrote this vividly and well.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2003-03-17 04:36 PM

Boy do I ditto Kethry's comment, but sure enjoyed the writing of this poem. I am not familiar with your work and love how the "book" brings out the best work to read. Enjoyed!

I Wish You The Luck Of The Irish!

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (03-17-2003 04:37 PM).]

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2003-03-17 04:57 PM

I would be impressed with this compassionate poem regardless... but knowing English is not your native tongue, it's particularly striking. *S* Well done!

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

8 posted 2003-03-18 09:26 AM

You Wang Ge,

I'm impressed with this poem, especially since i'm a Chinese myself and realise how difficult it is to write in English as English and Mandarin are two very different languages...

good job and keep writing!

Gan De Hao

Goldboat
Member

since 2003-02-17

Posts 66

9 posted 2003-03-18 10:29 AM

Sunshine, Earth Angel, Mistletoe Angel, Garysgirl, Kethry, Mysteria, Suthern:

Thank you so much!

Kaile: Glad to meet you here!

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

10 posted 2003-03-31 03:09 AM

for more votes...

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2003-03-31 05:36 AM

Nice compassionate thoughts...James

KristieSue

Senior Member

since 2003-01-31

Posts 1460
PA, US

12 posted 2003-03-31 08:45 AM

that...is beautiful...

Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS

Goldboat
Member

since 2003-02-17

Posts 66

13 posted 2003-03-31 12:12 PM

kaile, JamesMichael and KristieSue:
Thank you very much!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

14 posted 2003-04-08 06:49 PM

Gan De Hao

don't know exactly what I said, but if kaile wrote it I'm assuming it's a thank you or a complement.

In agreement here, this dove shall be sheltered in blue, in my favorites file, and hopefully it will also find a safe resting place in Reflections book.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

15 posted 2003-04-08 06:57 PM

Excellent write..gets my vote!

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

16 posted 2003-04-08 07:02 PM

Oh my goodness! I read this poem over and over and savored your words each time. You have reached levels in this writing that I can only for now dream about. Thank you for sharing.
-Patricia

IcyFlamez89
Member

since 2003-02-14

Posts 292
Jersey City NJ

17 posted 2003-04-08 07:04 PM

Powerful poem, Love it!!!!!

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

18 posted 2003-04-09 03:14 AM

You Wang - dont know how I missed this - but wounded wing . . . an eternal quest for an answer we will never recieve - this IS amazing, my friend good luck! xxoo

Goldboat
Member

since 2003-02-17

Posts 66

19 posted 2003-04-09 04:18 PM

Midnitesun, Enchantress, Patricia, IcyFlamez89 and littlewing:

I greatly appreciate your kindly words!!!

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