I remember the flood disaster 50 years ago

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

0 posted 2003-01-31 07:44 PM

The Flood Dissaster: 50 years ago

They thought the dikes would protect them
Against the water of the swept up sea
But they miscalculated it's full strength
When the dikes broke and it was running free

So many people got surprised
By the level it had reached that night
They took shelter in the attics
And saw the disaster at dawn's light

Many houses had disappeared completely
The sea took 1835 lifes that night
Tomorrow it will be fifty years ago now
That whole families got out of sight

I wasn't living here at that time
But I remember it like it was yesterday
Because we had some refugees
In our house to stay

Tomorrow we all will remember
All those who lost their lifes that night
Swept off roofs and plucked from trees
I will burn a candle and reflect in soft light

If you want to see what this is about, go to this link and it will show you
http://people.zeelandnet.nl/voeveren/inleiding%20rampE.htm

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2003-01-31 07:53 PM

(big hugggsssssssss) Oh Titia, thank you so much for sharing this with us, sweet friend, I never grew up during this time but my thoughts and prayers are still with all the families who lost property and family during that natural disaster! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, 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 (01-31-2003 07:54 PM).]

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

2 posted 2003-01-31 09:42 PM

Those are incredible pictures, Titia. What a tragedy for such a country such as yours to endure. Thank you for enlightening us of this event....it is also a tribute to your people.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

3 posted 2003-02-01 04:17 AM

WOW!

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2003-02-01 04:35 AM

Titia,
This post is so intersting. I remember my mother telling me this story when I was 10 years old. What an amazing event you have brought to light. THe pictures and video are incredible
Thank you
Liz

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

5 posted 2003-02-01 08:38 AM

Thank you, Titia... Your work is always a learning experience in some way - I look forward to each and every one... This is a special piece, as it commemorates such an important historical event... You've done a wonderful job with it... Thank you again, my friend...

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2003-02-01 10:32 AM

Titia, this is so interesting. I know that many of your people have awful memories of this event. I'm sure it has touched you all very deeply and that each one has been affected some way. My thoughts are with you all.....

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

Charisma

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since 2000-09-30

Posts 5906
lost in blue pages

7 posted 2003-02-01 10:51 AM

Thank you Titia for sharing, we too remember the flood. My husband lived in Koudekerke and about a month before this disaster happened they moved to Barneveld.

It was a tragedy for many, many people, and my thoughts are with those who lost everything that night.

((hugs))
Charisma

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2003-02-01 03:42 PM

That was so sad, I went to the link you put there and saw what a disaster that was. My heart sure goes out to those families Titia.

~ The soul lies buried in ink that does not flow ~

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

9 posted 2003-02-01 06:18 PM

Titia, in remembrance you paint a mighty picture.
Kethry

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

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