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I'm Tired Of Weeping |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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I’m Tired Of Weeping I’m tired of weeping for our sons and daughters sent to war in the name of peace and returned home in caskets aboard winged hearses of metal as if sending them home will fill the empty spaces left at the dinner tables or fill the void left in our hearts. I’m tired of weeping for our friends and neighbors launched into orbit in the name of space exploration and watching crews gather up the pieces as though they can put everything together again and make us whole. I’ve never wanted to see Venus anyway, save for the view from a telescope set on the pier of Glendale Lake on a warm summer’s night. I’m tired of weeping for co-workers and children buried together in melted steel in the name of power. All those lives sacrificed to make our country weak, yet the fires of hatred burn strong. And yes, we have risen from the ashes, but those flames have still left scars that for some will never heal. I’m tired of weeping. I don’t want to watch the evening news or pick up the paper. Just let me sit through hours upon hours of sitcoms and I Love Lucy reruns until my mind is numb or let me be to wade through grandmother’s old chests, safely tucked away in the attic, brushing off the layers of dust to reminisce about a simpler life. When I beg you not to talk of Columbia or 911 or the coming war, it’s not because I don’t care, but rather because I care too much. So tonight, let’s skip the news, curl together under this weathered quilt and celebrate life. I’m tired of weeping. ~ Ruth |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Speaks so much of these present times... well written... well expressed... Regards, Sudhir |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Well expressed fear. It gets my vote. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If this book holds nothing more than this one poem, it will be money well invested, for this captures so much of our times, Ruth, but then, you always manage to do that. I do wish I could vote more than once! I'd stuff the darn box for this one... |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Sunshine....thank you, you don't know how much that means to me  |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This poem indeed reflects the wonderful and beautiful person you are Ruth, therefore truly deserves to be included in 'Reflections on the Web" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am so with you on this!---that is why I periodically go on news fasts. The news can literally make sensitive souls sick! You did a great job with this piece! Warm hugs, Linda |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
You're gonna have to turn off the TV and stop reading the papers if you're tired of weeping, 'cause it's everywhere. I do agree with you, however... I think it's necessary to just move on with life. Weeping itself accomplishes nothing. Retaliation doesn't stop the weeping... it just starts more weeping in another country. It's too bad more people don't feel like you do. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Ruth, I can't stand ton watch the news either anymore, sweet friend, it seems every headline they make is depressing and just makes me want to cry, our leaders sending children off to war, the tragedies in Chicago and South Korea, the rainforests being cleared, I can't say anymore! (wipes tears) I just want to celebrate the simple joys of life and hope everyone else could just do the same before we can't even do that anymore, I send angel hugs out to all the world and you, this has my vote, we all love nyou so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ruth, 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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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
So true... but I will not expound for I too have shed too many tears and seek to remember a simpler day. Thanks for your reply and God bless. -Bob |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
YES!!! Into the book it goes!! For sure! ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Ah yes...I remember this one. Well said, Ruth. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Glad you put this one up Ruth, I must have missed it the first time. I think we all feel the same way. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Amen. Sometimes the comfort of that quilt is all I want to. Enjoyed this greatly.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
a must read for the book and these troubled time. Perfect Ruth. " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ruth~ You write how we all feel in our hearts. Enjoyed this when you first posted it and even more this time around.  Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ruth...Me too!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Once more, thank you all for your support and understanding on this one |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
For these times... for all times. *S* Excellent work, hoot! *S* |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Hoot: I remember this one from the Open Forum. Glad to see you submitting it for the book. With vote in hand I bow to you and yours. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Unfortunatly this is so timely Ruth, but sometimes the truth just plain hurts. An excellent choice and so well done. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
this is a good one, Ruth |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Hoot....I understand all too well your feelings here....I hardly ever watch the news because it makes me very sad!!!! LOVE YOUR POETRY!!! Bridgette |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Words from the heart...enjoyed your wonderful poetry as always.  Charisma |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Dear Hoot, You've got what it takes, a pen that knows how to say exactly what you want it to say. THis is excellent1 See you in a few hours! Liz |
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rodger_jr Junior Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 37Glen Hope, PA |
This poem is heart felt and sincere. It's sometimes hard to face the trageties in life that we all must face. Any time we have problems in our lives we need to remember the families of the people who have been lost under these much more tragic circumstances. Very good Ruth. Hugs and Kisses till I see you again. Rodger |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Let's pray that the future holds more blessings than tragedies and that sanity and reason will prevail. Beautifully expressed, Ruth. |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
Whoa! Quite a powerful statement concerning the major issues that confront us today in the news. I especially liked your description of the aircraft as "winged hearses of metal." This was very powerful and ought to be in the book! "If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh" |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Amen... Nicely done. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
I'll be right there with you plundering in grandma's old stuff in the attic... much enjoyed your words.. hugs, g "laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - victor borge |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
My vote is cast. I'm tired too. Joyce |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Add a melody to this and it would sweep the nation. It is so true and so well phrased. Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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rodger_jr Junior Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 37Glen Hope, PA |
...oops, hit this again by mistake [This message has been edited by rodger_jr (02-23-2003 09:52 PM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL - Tell Rodger he's cute... I hit it too.. but not by mistake...  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you everyone for your kind comments about this one, it is quickly becoming one of my favorite poems |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ruth, an exceptional write! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - it's a shame that this world can't live in peace and work together. One can only imagine what it would then be like. My vote for this writing... BC |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
and now a favorite of mine also *s M |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
A vote from me Ruth. You've spoken for a lot of us. fh |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, I sure did think that I had already voted for this one, but apparently I didn't. I don't see a reply from me on here. Okay...now I have.....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
I was chatting with a friend yesterday who lives in Hawaii as I was watching the news. Everytime a new story came on, I started talking about it. My friend's comment was "Gosh, you're full of good news tonight". It's hard to remain optimistic when the world is full of pain and misery... Great way to put it. HUGGLES KS |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Aren't we all, by golly........ |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
I have not watched the news, really watched it or read a newspaper for years. I don't want to live my life in constant misery and fear about situations I have absolutely no control over. I can't afford to waste my todays' and when that 'tomorrow' comes I will do what I have to do and face whatever then. I have been called 'ignorant' for my stand here by a close relative and all I can say is 'Ignorance is bliss' and I really like and can handle 'bliss'. Vote is in. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
i think this deserves to be in the book, simply for the content, not to mention the excellent writing |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
This one hits the spot, as the saying goes. It gives reasons why the poet wants to opt out of worrying about the daily diet of sad/bad news, then comes up with a resolution to which we all can relate. The rhyming scheme is well handled, is apt and stylish; even elegant with a background of sighs. As an example of good writing, this one fills the bill more than adequately. Look forward to reading it in the anthology. Patrick Talty |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Ruth, you've moved me greatly and your words are a testament of the compassionate poet you are, it would be an honour to have this in the book to remind us all. Take care, Melissa~ |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Ruth,I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this.Very forthright and understandable in regards to you feelings.I truly hope you don't mind that I sent this to my best friend as an E-Card.I knew that he would appreciate your work here for many reasons.In fact,if he were a writer,this most certainly would have been penned by him.By-the-way,he had just given me a DVD of the first 4 shows of "I Love Lucy" for my birthday,believe it or not! Anyway,I enjoyed this very much and it's a "Keeper" for me. Peace,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Geoffrey...what greater praise could one ask for ? Everyone, thanks for your support of this piece |
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