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The Angel of New Orleans
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The Angel of New Orleans |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
 The Angel of New Orleans She turned her back but a moment But that’s all the time it took The sky blackened, the rain fell It seemed the whole world shook When she looked down again The sight caused her to cry The beloved city of her spirit Looked as if it would die Reaching out her heavenly arms She gathered the city to her breast She felt the fear of a thousand souls As they faced Mother Nature’s test A moment ago there was laughter And jazz and blues to play There were parades and parties Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler* The colors of the city Purple, green and gold Turned to gray and brown When the city’s heart went cold She watched the waters rising Sweeping away the colored beads Without a care for humanity Rushing through at amazing speeds In the silence of the night She heard a keening cry It was her own voice she heard Praying the city wouldn’t die One by one they left it Abandoned the city in fear Alone, she stood guard over it Brushing away a tragic tear She heard the whispers of the dead Crying out to keep N’awlins alive Save the past for the future Our city’s spirit must survive! A small light shone in the water A dubloon from parade’s past Twinkling in the murky water Brilliant in dark contrast Suddenly she felt the hope Of her city’s fervent dreams Her heart swelled with loving pride She was the Angel of New Orleans *Let the good times roll |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You are indeed, a poet divine! I commend you on this extremely moving write. Not only were you able to vividly portray the horrors of Katrina, you also injected some spirit and hope for the survivors! There are many hard rows to hoe, ahead! But in time, "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler".  EA |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful write PdV. Enjoyed. Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I was waiting for something from you... awesome piece |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this is a tear jerker, reinstilling faith and the magic of miracles..well done...very much enjoyed...  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
sigh... absolutely PERFECT Sharon. Bless you! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
please know that you're in my thoughts and I love you much Shar...  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write..the hope coming through the despair. An equally amazing picture Sharon! Well done indeed!! Heart hugs, Nancy. Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
A beautiful poem, graphic from a beautiful heart. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you all for reading this..it was difficult to write but it was burning inside me so I had to let it out. I've been to New Orleans and met some wonderful people there - a lot of older people who helped out at a convention that I attended. I'm hoping they are all ok...along with our own family here. Thank you! (Karen - your city WILL survive!) |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Beautiful tribute to New Orleans. I too belive she will rise in all her glory and then some... martyjo |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Read this yesterday.  and found it beautiful beyond any response I could give. Library. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yup I did too, and forgot to print it out What a write and graphic! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Jusr beautiful. I have always enjoyed reading your poems. You are a wonderful poet. |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
this is a beatiful picture here and i liked the poem..thanks for sharing.... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I do think each City has a soul...and there must be an angel for that soul. Such an eloquent poem, Sharon! .....jo |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Bright city of laughter has been brought to her knees......BUT......in the darkness you hear sound of music. The soul of this city. As the waters recede the sound in the distance is of the guitar, the horn, the song being sung in her haunting strain. Yes she is on her knees, but the music has not died. Her lights will shine bright once again and the angel will smile with delight. Good job Hugs BonBon  [This message has been edited by Bonnie j (09-11-2005 04:47 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Not only a hanky alert... but a throat closer. Thank you for this, Sharon. And for all you give. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Down... but not out. Thank you for this lovely touch to the heart. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I felt like bring this back up to show the heart inside that person whose birthday is today. I loved this then, and still do now. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
smiling through the tears thank you for being my friend...  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
One by one they left it Abandoned the city in fear Alone, she stood guard over it Brushing away a tragic tear ...... still wiping those tears of wait~~ M |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm replying again because this haunts me yet. Unlike your angel, we became afraid to cry, lest we be unable to stop. If we all cried the tears we could, the levees would breach yet again. This is one of the finest examples of your compassion and empathy, Sharon. One house at a time. That's how we're doing it. |
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