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For Traces of Columbia |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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It's called the Big Thicket - Perhaps not a particularly colorful name Like Enchanted Rock or Copper Canyon But it's accurate just the same. Pine trees soaring into the sky Are rooted in impenetrable underbrush Shrubs and briars woven tightly together Create a haven to which critters rush. Hunters who breach its barriers Must be willing to sacrifice some skin To push through, one slow step at a time To discover the secrets within. Most come home empty-handed For the thicket's a great place to hide When you can't see three feet ahead of you Your prey might be right by your side. The hunt is quite different this morning While most of us mourn in our church The briars are ripping and grown men are tripping But nothing will deter their search. 2/2/03 |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A sad day indeed - and you color the aftermath quite effectively, suthern... thank you...  |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
very eloquent... HUGGLES Suthern! KS |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
suthern This is an excellent write and I enjoyed it very much.  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
well written... and the type of hunting not even the most avid of hunters would enjoy.. still it is being done |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What an excellent write and so true |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, suthern... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan, KS, Seymour, Cpat, hoot & Sunshine... I thank you all so very much. I didn't write this to post... it was just blonde thinking. The debris field extends all the way to my Dad's... I know those woods, those lakes, those people... they'll find whatever is there to be found, but it's not an easy task either emotionally or physically. I live just a few miles from JSC and what was a big sign welcoming visitors last week is now an altar of remembrances... a city's outpouring of grief for their own. Toe encouraged me to post this... I thank you all for receiving it so kindly. [This message has been edited by suthern (02-03-2003 10:11 AM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
some will search...the rest of us will, mourn, pray, and some will turn rhymes into tributes, saying what we all are feeling. I'm glad Toe told ya to post yours. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
suthern girl...for once Toe is right. And thank you for the tribute. Well done.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yes, you were right in posting this, suthern girl..it adds a very human touch to a one of the many facets of this tragedy...my warmest regards  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Thank you for this Suthern. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) Why bother searching, we all know the tragedy and just to see the sad remains of the craft is a heartbreaking sight as it is! (sad sigh) This is powerfully expressed, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, 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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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
A sad but truly amazing write. I felt like I was clawing my way through the thicket. God bless those dedicated men and women who are so diligently searching. Hugs, Marti 'I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.' |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern--two ways of looking at a thicket, and one with such portent it shivers...you did this so well..thank you.  |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Suthern beloved one thank you this is as always exceptional. Only you would be able to write this with such amazing grace. rolling:  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you for this, sweet Suthern Lady..... Ethel  [This message has been edited by garysgirl (02-03-2003 11:41 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh my... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I loved the viewpoint you confronted this tragedy with, Southern. Your vivid imagery describing the density of the area led up to the stark visuals of those searching. Written with dignity and caring ... really well done, indeed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Larry: Toe is ALWAYS right... at least in this gal's book! *G* Thank you very much!! JM, Bal, Enchantress, NewEnglandazurlu, Martie, Marsha, garysgirl, PS and Kit: Please forgive me for not thanking you individually... your responses touch me so very much I honestly lack words... and I'm immensely grateful to each of you. Thank you... so much. M'toe: I thank you for reading... I sincerely appreciate that you did. But "why bother searching?" However heartbreaking such a search undoubtedly is, how could we NOT search? Certainly we bother because knowing a tragedy happened isn't enough unless we plan to abandon space travel... we must know WHY so that whatever happened won't happen again - future astronauts must be protected as fully as possible. But even more importantly, we bother because we can't just leave human remains where they landed. Even if we were willing to leave questions unanswered and leave debris in yards and fields and turn our backs on the space program, seven PEOPLE died Saturday morning. We owe them every shred of human decency and respect we can provide... and that prohibits us from even considering leaving them to the varmints because it hurts so damn much to find them. However grisly the task, they deserve this search!! Please forgive the soap box, folks... this wound is raw. [This message has been edited by suthern (02-04-2003 12:09 PM).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
loved your poem we went from fort worth and saw some items that were on the side of the road. I have pictures. its all sad |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome write Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You bring the tragedy even closer with this real write. I commend you on this "reality" poetry. All our hearts are heavy... Warm hugs, EA |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Well said suthern...James |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSuthernGal~ Your heart is sooooooooo big~ Love you muchly~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
MARGE!!! Do you know how wonderful it is to see you name here, lady? I thank you so much for your wonderful words... and just as much for surfacing at long last. *S* HUGS! walt, loner, EA and James: I thank you so much for honoring this poem with your time... your responses are so much appreciated! *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
gosh lady.......incredible write....it amazes me....the way people are.....and you hit it perfect.... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
jb: Thank you O&O... love you! *S* |
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