Alia Iacta Est...Fall of 63

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Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

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South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-11-20 07:53 PM

Alia Iacta Est...

That fateful day upon the dark pavement, still
warming as the sun climbed between moderately
tall buildings of another era. Pigeons swirled
overhead,  awaiting a roost.  A sentinel,
repose of learning..ominously standing between
mottled brick and clear glass.

Waiting for a moment to arrive, one that would
shatter the world around, as shots would be
heard countless times in the minds of innocents
lining an avenue, awaiting a fleeting glimpse
of greatness...young, vibrant and so very alive.

The classroom door opening suddenly as images of latin
nobles swirled through young minds.  A period
of composing, interpreting and memorizing
a foreign tongue...one difficult to remember...
Except for three words...”Alia, Iacta, Est”...
Oh,  how I loved Caesar and Nero...and the
Roman's of such grandeur.

For on that moment of the door suddenly
swinging ajar, the hushed and whispered
lips of a pale face,   wondering and
worried eyes of youth staring through
the blackboard....life changed as a
shake of bones cast the die...

I cringed, once I knew...I cried, once
I could feel....I anguished, once I
could stand and take a leaden step
toward a door that led to home...

The doors locked early,  a flag hanging
limp at half mast on that day, so
far away, long ago when a giant fell.
I shall never forget that image...nor
shall I ever forget “Alia, Iacta, Est"...

The Die Is Cast....
11/22/63

[This message has been edited by Magnus (11-20-2003 10:21 PM).]

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2003-11-20 10:23 PM

Magnus~
Oh my ... this is utterly chilling with remember~
I recall with heart touching clarity exactly where I was that moment ... holding my first born son ... only 23 days old in my arms ... and the shock and disbelief at the assasination of my President~

I remember that in college I wasn't old enough to vote when JFK was elected ... but worked diligently to see that he was.
Our motto was, "You elect him ... we'll re-elect him !"
And sadly, it wasn't to be~

Thank you for this ... it will be with me for a long, long time~
*HUGLETS* dearest poet~
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2003-11-20 10:39 PM

A day we will all sadly remember Barry.
Well done poet sir.
Hugs~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~

A Romantic Heart
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since 1999-09-03

Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart

3 posted 2003-11-20 10:42 PM

A Sad day for America once again captured in your words..

~ARh

True poets don't write with the ink of quill or pen, but with the ink of their heart~

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

4 posted 2003-11-20 10:51 PM

Barry~

you have such a way that pulls so much emotion, this is so powerful!
hugsss sir

Lauren~

I had a dream last night
you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in painted sky
Was it real
Is it what you see,touch or feel

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

5 posted 2003-11-20 11:07 PM

funny the things that stick in your mind, whether you plan them or not, on that day in november

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2003-11-20 11:08 PM

(big hugggssssssss) I can't say that I remember, as this happened almost twenty years before I was born, but he truly was a very caring and giving president as I have read in many historical accounts and I too cry envisioning that tragic day! (sad sigh) I send many hugs your way as your memories are of great value to us all, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, 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
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

steavenr
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since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

7 posted 2003-11-20 11:53 PM

"wondering and
worried eyes of youth staring through
the blackboard....life changed as a
shake of bones cast the die..."

Wow! What a powerful image! Were you there in my classroom that fateful day? You reached into my psyche and pulled images of cataclysm from my soul.

Thank you for taking the time to remember.

passing shadows
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displaced

8 posted 2003-11-21 03:21 AM

how vivid! an incredible write once again Barry

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

9 posted 2003-11-21 12:04 PM

As an adult visiting Dealy Plaza, I was suddenly a 4th-grader again... listening to words crackling through a PA system that would shock a school into silence. There are moments burned into our memories... you've written this one well.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

10 posted 2003-11-21 12:07 PM

Thank you.

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

11 posted 2003-11-21 12:09 PM

I cringed, once I knew...I cried, once
I could feel....I anguished, once I
could stand and take a leaden step
toward a door that led to home...

I betcha home never felt so good, did it?

Tremendous write, but chills one to the bone

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

12 posted 2003-11-21 11:30 PM

wow this is good writing...James

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