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When Angels Fall
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When Angels Fall |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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 The world looked on in grief and pain As angels fell in fiery rain Our hopes they bore to spatial shore Forevermore... A country mourns these special ones Their lives and dreams have come undone The answers lie nowhere at all When angels fall... Their sacrifice too great a test While doing what they loved the best Their families watched, the world as well When angels fell... In sadness we shall honour those We lost today, though heaven knows To most it makes no sense at all When angels fall... But blessed they were in spirit great And unafraid, they tempted fate A lesson taught to one, to all As we watched our angels fall... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Many hearts are mourning the loss of those very special men and women aboard the shuttle coming home. The sadness is shared by many, worldwide, as it was telecast across the nations globally. I know that tears were shed here, on my own little street with my English friends. We are all family, and such a tragic loss affects us all.Tonight we are sad........together. ~~Sunny~~ |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
You have voiced this grief and sorrow with beauty. A fitting tribute. Eric |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, they are all in myn thoughts and prayers as are their families and now I know they are always going to be taking pictures of heaven with God and always watching over their loved ones! (big hugggsssss) This is beautifully compassinate, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sunnyone, 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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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunny - thank you for writing this one. A touching poem for the fallen ones... BC |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This was absolutely beautiful, each verse stands alone. I want to believe the men and women onboard the Columbia would do it all over again. I think it was their passion in part, and a dream worth dying for that has become their fate. Thank you Sunnyone for your fine tribute and leaving your heartfelt words that speak to an entire nation in this time sorrow. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you, Eric. This is the second time I have watched those angels fall. Both times were horribly tragic. It makes me wonder if man was really meant to leave the earth. But, I tried to put into words what everyone here in England feels, and the shared grief. When it comes right down to it, we share the sadness, Americans and their world friends. Thank you, too, Noah. Yes, I shed my tears today too, and I like to think of those men and women being up there, at peace, and part of the universe that they loved so very much. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very sad, yet lovely. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you Bill....it is hard to put into words the comfort that I would like to give to the families of these people. I hope that my humble thoughts would help in some small way, if they but knew. Thank you, BluesSerenade...and I agree with you. I think they would choose to do the very same mission, if fate had dealt them a different hand. We never know in life what is around the bend. The only sure thing is the love that we share with friends and family, and I have such sorrow for their loved ones tonight. Thank you, Vandana...it really means a lot to share this with you. I believe that the only way we can heal our hearts, is to share with each other. I'm glad to have you here. Thank you, Nightshade...yes, very very sad. I felt today as if I knew these people, each and every one. I mourn for them all, and pray for healing the broken hearts of their families. [This message has been edited by Sunnyone (02-01-2003 08:45 PM).] |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Sunnyone, this is a gorgeous tribute that touched me. Very profound words in this one.  --Liz You can sit there and forgive someone until the cows come home, and it won't make a bit of difference until they forgive themselves. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful tribute my friend. Very beautiful Cold hands means a warm heart |
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babygrrl1887 Junior Member
since 2003-01-28
Posts 11Toronto, Canada |
a very beautiful tribute |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Sunny, this is a very beautiful tribute to our "fallen Angels". My prayers are also with each of their families. "Love makes the world go around" ~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-02-2003 12:07 AM).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you, Skyshine, and your voice is appreciated here. With one voice, we all grieve. Thank you, Loner, but the beauty lies in the fact that every time a horrible tragedy like this happens, mankind temporarily realizes that we are all really one family. No one cries alone. Thank you, garysgirl...and yes, the families are heavy on my mind. We all realize that there will be an end for each of us, but to have a loved one snatched in such a way must be the hardest kind of pain a person can bear. I know all of our poetic hearts go out to them, and maybe they will feel it in some small way. Thank you, babygrrl...I only wish that the families of those angels will find the comfort and strength to help them through this sad time. [This message has been edited by Sunnyone (02-02-2003 03:38 AM).] |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
A beautiful tribute for this horrific loss |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you Brad, and I am even more stunned by this tragedy than on the day that it hit the news here in England. It seems that NASA knew of the problems even as those people were climbing aboard, and ignored the warnings. How could this happen? Now the loss is even more horrific. How very sad.... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes, it seems like safety is not being properly addressed...accidents should be rare and it seems as if they are becoming the norm...James |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, James......how true that is. You would think that if man could find ways to send himself to the stars, he could find ways to bring himself home safely. Where does it end? Thank you for your reply, my friend. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sunny, such a wonderful tribute to these brave men and women. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, thank you Michael, my friend. It was just such a senseless tragedy, but the only comfort is in knowing that these 7 souls spent their last moments doing what they loved. Maybe that will be a small comfort to those they left behind. |
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poohbear19 Member
since 2003-02-02
Posts 94Colorado, USA |
This is very good. such a kind heart. keep on writing. you go girl. Andrea |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I applaud you for this moving tribute to those we lost. They were, and will always be, shining examples of humanity and the pioneering spirit. God bless them--and you! Love & Peace EA |
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