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On The First Anniversary My Heart Finally Broke
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On The First Anniversary My Heart Finally Broke |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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I hear the pipes sing amazing grace I hear them in my dreams I hear the screams every day, the months of cadenced march out of the open pit mine of the souls, all day long and through the night in and out of mind until my heart ran out of song. Today the bells ring, performers sing and everybody's priests ask gods for treats. Each name a moment held in all solemnity on edge to slip into eternity; the pomp and circumstance, the ceremony's tears and choking fears that this will mean an end to the beginning of the years we mark remembering the dead, the living dead whose names all run together labels on one giant blended bleeding soul. If one more plastic politician says, ‘Let's roll,' I think I will be sick. The dead can sleep, where is the peace of heart and soul that could bring quiet to the living? We have mourned a year. We've buried buttons and a watch, a rock, handfuls of dirt and ash, a shoe or two, some bone fragments, photographs in empty caskets, empty arms and beds tears in empty hearts. It's time to leave. For some it's time to stalk revenge cold and crafted with precision. So, the killings never end. There is no grief beyond the love of that which death can steal. There is no deal to make, no memorial to shake the horror of the memories, the smell the taste of human ashes mixed with fuel melted steel vaporized concrete the grit that clogged our eyes, a blessing in disguise; the dream's there every day, turn back and turn away run, no where to go, who died when there is nothing left to hold but memories of clouds thick choking horror floating in the air so full that vision's lost, sounds of bodies hitting ground just beyond the reach of sight within the sound, the claws of fright, no where to hide. No where to hide. ©2003 by icebox (written September 11, 2002) |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
i know... and i have not been able to put that agony behind me... and can you tell me, is it two years or two decades, or all of our existence? In agony, I weep. ~K~ |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Each name a moment held in all solemnity on edge to slip into eternity; the pomp and circumstance, the ceremony's tears and choking fears that this will mean an end to the beginning of the years we mark remembering the dead, the living dead whose names all run together labels on one giant blended bleeding soul. Bravo Sir~ you are something else, and so very special! (and I'm so glad you're here) for the last time.  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Sometimes saying it -- even as well as this -- doesn't help....but sometimes it does. I hope this is one of the times. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
If only... History's most somber moments might serve as lessons for today... If only... Thank you for your sagacious words, kind sir... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
ahh icey . . . a sweet soul you are . . . we mark remembering the dead, the living dead whose names all run together labels on one giant blended bleeding soul. What a beautiful remembrance of what all of us need to do ourselves, be grateful for what we have and look inside ourselves THAT much deeper Beautiful writing xxoo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I have no words... except thank you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well said poet sir....well said. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox No words, just a hug! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
no where to hide... no where to hide.. indeed..... (bows in respect to the words and the feelings) |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
icebox...  Beautifully said, poet sir. If you judge people, you have no time to love them. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I was brimming with so many emotions as I read your impassioned words. Excellent write. ...lest we forget Love, Light & the Eternal Flame, EA |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Kahlil ~ Yes, for those who saw, watched, choked, bled, lost, the memory is a constant. For the souls who began new lives since then, it is history which some perhaps will try to understand. Thank you for reading and for taking time to tell me. BluesSerenade ~ Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement. Thank you also for helping me to find this place and to feel at home here. I am here very much because of you. Ratleader ~ You are right, sometimes talking about things does nothing to change anything. Like many people, I write poetry to get the thought out of the inside of my head, even if it is only for a moment. I read poetry so I can remember where the doorway is that leads to the outside. Thank you for taking the time to read and to comment. Nan ~ Thank you, your comment helps me to be more patient. littlewing ~ There is some interesting evidence that all life forms interact, reflect each other's existence in the energy fields that exist at the molecular level. We are all interconnected on this little cosmic dust ball. Thank you for understanding. suthern ~ You are welcome. Enchantress ~ Thank you. Martie ~ Thank you my friend.Cpat Hair ~ There is no where to hide; I also realized that I could not hide from my own rage. Thank you for your comment. vlraynes ~ Thank you for reading and for telling me. Earth Angel ~ Yes, we do not forget. That blessing is for those yet unborn. Thank you for reading and for your comment. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
adding to library and a bump! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) I too must say after the first anniversary, my heart also broke even more, seeing our politicians saying "Let's roll!" and using vengeance as their motive! (wipes tears) Have we forgotten already the opportunity behind 9/11: to come together, cry together, pray together, hope together, comfort one another, and out of it all find this peace? (sad sigh) Our children may have been set free from the ideals of hatred, now with the wars going on, I fear the torch of hatred will only continue to be passed on and again they're forcing our children to suffer again! (sad sigh) God Bless You, dearest friend, I continue to pray for our children, pray for our victims, and pity those politicians who continue to buy these wars, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
Feelings terrifically expressed,, |
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Bec Member
since 2001-02-23
Posts 475Canberra |
I couldn't possibly understand what this must have been like, but this part... "We have mourned a year. We've buried buttons and a watch, a rock, handfuls of dirt and ash, a shoe or two, some bone fragments, photographs in empty caskets, empty arms and beds tears in empty hearts." Made me cry. Bec "Now, Harry you must know all about Muggles, tell me, what exactly is the function of a rubber duck?" ~ Arthur Weasley |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
no words just thank-you icebox. hugs |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
your writing touched... |
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