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Richy
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

0 posted 2003-09-16 01:35 AM

Village Earth
9/11/03

Two years ago this morning
on a calm and sunlit day
The clear blue sky of freedom
now lay dim in clouds of gray

The world as we once knew it,
now would never be the same
The embers of dissension
once again burst into flames

The saddened fury that we felt,
for those who died in vain
Was like a fire burning wild,
through amber colored grain

Why is it that our freedom comes
at such a towering cost?
How do you pay the families
for the loved ones they have lost?

How can we make the differences
we have come to an end?
What will it take for all of us
to finally transcend?

It’s never easy trying to heal
a wound that cuts so deep
It’s always hard to hold back all
the vengefulness it reaps

We have to find a common ground
where everyone can share
The light of hope that takes away
the darkness of despair

Where everyone has dignity
and we can live in peace
Where those who have the hardest
life can take out a new lease

Some say that we should just be
happy for the life we’ve got
But who have we become when we
stop wondering why not?

There is no you and them no more,
that’s not how it should be
In this village we call earth,
there’s really only we

[This message has been edited by Richy (09-16-2003 01:35 AM).]

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

1 posted 2003-09-16 01:47 AM

"We have to find a common ground
where everyone can share
The light of hope that takes away
the darkness of despair

Where everyone has dignity
and we can live in peace
Where those who have the hardest
life can take out a new lease

Some say that we should just be
happy for the life we’ve got
But who have we become when we
stop wondering why not?

There is no you and them no more,
that’s not how it should be
In this village we call earth,
there’s really only we"

Amen.

I love this, Richy...beautifully said.
Hugs,
~Vicky
When the power of love overcomes the
love of power the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2003-09-16 01:50 AM

There you are! Good to see you--and read you! A beautiful and meaningful write. I doubt that anyone could read your compassionate words and not feel them.

Linda

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

3 posted 2003-09-16 04:02 PM

Thank You Vicky, I'm glad you liked it!

Thanks Linda, it's nice to see you too! Yes, it is one of those days that will be with us forever.

Thanks again, you two!

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-09-16 04:49 PM

Wonderful write Richy!
Feelings we all have about that day perfectly penned.
Good to read you here again!

~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~ I love your glances meeting mine
across forever or the room ~

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

5 posted 2003-09-16 08:29 PM

Thanks a lot Nancy, it’s always a real pleasure to hear from you!

Warm hugs to all three of you!

Richy

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