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to end all wars
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to end all wars |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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1945 They were gathered at the station and a surge of pure elation Could be felt by anyone who wandered near. Days had been marked off each week, now the young wife couldn’t speak As she waited for the train to bring her dear. For three years, she’d read each letter, trying to understand better Why she’d given birth and raised her child alone. Dad was halfway round the world when their tiny little girl Breathed her first breath - and now he is almost home. Then at last they see his face, feel the warmth of his embrace, Cousins shout and every eye is drenched with tears A bright future is before him. Memories? He’ll just ignore them For his sacrifice has freed the world from fears. 1971 How could he ever explain that the harsh, unceasing pain Is within his mind - his body was left whole? And who is there left to care? Guys return from “over there” To taunts and jeers that sear a weary soul. His old girlfriend marched for peace and the bond between them ceased As he felt her anger, not for but at him. He once worked in a store; that job’s not there anymore His few prospects now are looking fairly grim He didn’t ask to go, but to tell his country no Was against all that he’d been taught to believe Never quite declared a war, what was all the fighting for? And why should such condemnation he receive? 2002 Nothing is quite like before, terror has slammed shut the door On innocence. Blood has soaked our native land. The horror’s not abated, why is it we are so hated? Still in shock, we struggle to understand. A big hole in New York’s sky made the free world hurt and cry Then against a common enemy unite Men and women side by side seek out evil where it hides While their nations pray that they will win this fight. [This message has been edited by suthern (05-29-2002 12:59 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, What you say in your wonderful write is all true. And I have no answers. But bless you for the poem.  |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Nothing will be the same again. Those words were probably spoken over and over again by generation after generation ... and they are, and will continue to be, true. I loved your write  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
peace ... the goal for each soul... Ruth this is a cadence kissed write of truth and a very timely piece in light of the final piece of the World Trade Center being removed and the services being held today. Your poetic achievement enlightens us all... thank you for this I remembering being one and the same ... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern a remarkable poetic walk down history road...and after all, still searching for the same thing, peace. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
How true and well written....alotta thought went into this. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Seymour, Interloper, JM, Martie & Toe: I thank you each and every one for your kind responses... Your comments are truly appreciated. *S* |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Suthern, this is so very powerful and true, sweet friend, it saddens me to see that we just can't seem to make an agreement and that history is a continuing timeline and one simple solution cannot be made to save us all! (sigh) I pray that soon peace can fill this world, sweet friend, I wish it with all my heart, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I saw this was from you and I had to click...  awesome piece as usual |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
you know that I love the title of this. . . perhaps soon my friend. . . until then. . . thank you. . . ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Absolutely...every generation seems to have a Pearl Harbor or a Vietnam or a Somalia or a Hitler or a Saddam or a bin Laden to deal with...I have a feeling it will only end when this world ends...James |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern darling girl yet again darling heart you have written the perfect poem, flows like a dream, words etched in gold and the rhyme is utterly utterly divine. YOU know I love this one don’t you. Stunning piece of writing from you, utterly outstanding. The way you carried the theme through, so often your work is the epitome of style and form, In this you’ve written this so clearly so truthfully that the reader simply cannot ignore the problem and pretend it isn’t happening. The message comes through so well, the more things change the more they stay the same. Except there is hope and with writers like you to flag there will be peace we shall prevail. Absolutely excellent writing here well done darling girl. I did tell you that I utterly utterly love this didn’t I   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
M'toe, Sven, James and Marsha: Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond so kindly. *S* PS: I can't think of a finer compliment than that. *S* Thank you! *S* |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
 This one needs to stay on top, suthern - You've said far too much here not to be heard a little louder.... |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Yes I agree with Nan - glad she bumped this up It is an excellent work, you know! All said with a wise pen and heart. ...and her crown was formed by the ice in her eyes |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan: Thank you kindly, ma'am. *S* Your efforts are greatly appreciated. *S* icequeen: Thank you very much!! |
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