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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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The Towers Down there is no answer but the question, neither hint nor bolt of reason shining through the smoke and grit the glass, the steel rebuff the eye, reject all answers but the one the mind will never take there is no answer, please let there be no answer let no hope arise here suck imagination dry and never let the eye put back the random beams, put back the shattered secrets of the steel the glass grit showered out into the smoke of it, oh let them lie here mute and real because there is no answer but to stop to stare to ask the answer question, and to turn away from a silent, empty sky |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Ed, thank you. |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
And I vote for the imagery,nice job. Jason |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed----"to ask the answer question,"  |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
ME LIKES THIS VERY MUCH!!!!  Bridgette |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Well stated Ratleader... I'll run with the pack and give you my vote. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
vivid and sharp images...a hard topic to capture and do justice...but you have done well poet sir. well done RL. " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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Peter J Marcroft Member
since 2003-02-02
Posts 265York, England |
This is a very nice poem, I am guessing it is in relation to a certain tragedy that occurred in recent years. Very good imagery and nice rhythm |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yes.... I wrote it on Sept. 14, 2001.... If writing's the word -- maybe I should say I screamed it then. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I like the erasurity of these words. (yes, I made that word up) |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
hummmm....what's the word I am looking for.... Poignant. Yes, that's the word. When you think you have heard it all, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, it is so hard to remember this day and it brings me tears every time I think back, this is a powerful reaction to this tragedy, you have my vote, you always captivate the emotions and moments so well, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ed, 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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Whether written or screamed, it's excellent work.*S* |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I have to really agree with Suthern on her comments this is darn powerful writing. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW Ed!! What stark images you present here... Wonderful write. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The forcefulness of your words has tremendous impact! Very effective writing--on a very emotional and catastrophic event. Warm hugs, EA |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Yeah, I like this...I do...  K |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Excellent write here Ed. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ed, Very powerful. A wonderful job of capturing this horrific event. Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
cast my vote on this one..it's message of the no answer and the empty space where people hedged their dreams...how life is a dream, a rude one |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In hope, that towers once born might rise in righteousness just once |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ed, this touched me so much, I don't know what else to say. You have my vote, Sir. Heart Hugs, Ethel |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
An impressive write. Good job! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Ratleader: What impact this has! It conjured up so many images from September 11th, 2001! Excellent work. Betty Lou Hebert |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I'm liking this one too. Well done, Ed. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well done, Ed. The visual presentation hit me as representing an unstable structure, one whose collapse is imminent. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A silent empty sky indeed.. This is very good, Ed.. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yes! Yea, Midnight! That's just what I was trying to do with the poem's physical structure, and also trying to keep the reader off-balance with the twisted punctuation. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Well, I'd make up a word for this too, but alas, the squirrel dude already took it. Sheesh! Ed |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I like this one and it is very timely |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I first was drawn by the title of your poem, then by the structure of your poem which I thought resembled a falling tower (good job), and then I was impressed by the content which, for me, captured very well the shock and the so many unanswered questions endured after the media images first began to appear on the internet and on the television and still remain unanswered today. Your poem gets a vote from me because I think it's a very nice gesture and poem that you've made here to have represent our book in remembrance of this most tragic event in our recent history. -Bob |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Bob, that's absolutely touching -- and exactly what I was hoping to accomplish by writing it. Bless you for this comment, which pretty much makes my day. Ed ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ed...Powerful words full of emotion. Enjoyed...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Visual and powerful. Gets my vote. We need these reminders in case complacency rears its head again = Lest We Forget. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Much feeling here. Joyce |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
 hugssss you.....feeling this.... Lauren~ Here I am |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I understand you screamed it Ed. from a silent, empty sky A great ending. Count my vote. Maree |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
IMPACT!!! You batted the ball outta the park! Warm hugs, EA |
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ljossberir Member
since 2003-05-04
Posts 81Ny, USA |
wow ratleader, this is great. I dont ever have to watch those TV recaps with the lame anchormen ever again, ill just read this poem - you took me there. Beautiful. -matt |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
very thoughtful of you, enjoyed the read  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Welcome to the book, Ed!! |
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