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The Aurora of Goodbyes
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The Aurora of Goodbyes |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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*This is an edited repost from forum 15, written in the skies after the Towers Tragedy* I've always called the aurora borealis my Rainbow Dancing Lights. But at midnight on September 11, 2001, the arctic aurora was monochromatic, a pale green, short-lived dancing wave accompanied by thousands of stars in a cold clear sky of midnight blue. And the dancing lights took on a different meaning, in a very heartwrenching hue. My Rainbow of Dancing Lights suddenly became a pale Rainbow of Waving Hearts. The stars became the souls of lost innocents, and the aurora was their wave goodbye. I stood frozen in time, in shock and pain mournfully crying to the Heavens, "Why?" My ears grew numb; I heard the weeping 'round the world from the loved ones left behind. And the souls that burned brightly in the sky were also screaming their "Why?" And even today, there are no answers though I look to the sky each night for an answer that makes sense. Those twinkling stars that lie above the dancing northern lights still cry a silent goodbye wrapped tightly within that same question, "Why?" Will there ever be a reply? *************************** May ripples of LOVE become waves of PEACE [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (02-08-2003 10:21 AM).] |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
A beautiful tribute. Thank you. Eric |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'And even today, there are no answers though I look to the sky each night for an answer that makes sense.' Keep looking Kacy, if not for answers, then for hope... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching...very |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun A new morning is the only reply.  Well done. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is very beautiful. But I wish you to see the aurora borealis again in bright colors! Margherita |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Kacy, This is heartfelt. I honor your compassion, empathy and grief, that, which all of us feel. But, I believe there are answers, when we ask the right questions of the right entity. But it seems some don't really want to know the truth of the matter. There really is a ~GOD~ and we do need His grace, because alone, we have none! I believe He formed America, in His name did we trust. And, it needs protection from the ones flying our planes into our buildings. And, no protest will ever change the fact they have a different God than we do. Period! Why doesn't HE destroy them? Maybe He wants our loyalty instead of our lust, greed, deliberate prayer and rituals to many and lots of other gods, and blatant contempt of Him. He made America and He can and might possibly destroy it. Why shouldn't He....??? Too often, it is the protestors who don't know Him, want Him or respect Him at all. ~They~ hide their heads in the sands of magic, hoping for a miracle from a God they do not honor, or believe. In honor of my God, first, then my country. Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
A wave of hearts goodbye ... ... such a sight, such words, such heart. ... such soul. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 I know how lucky I am, to be waving hello to each of you today. |
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GOlDsparklESS Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 428central nj |
"Why?" God bless. |
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