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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Devastation of 9-11-01 Melted divisions in Washington Our country of petty gripes Sympathizes and unites Airports closed immediately Preventing further tragedy Black, white and yellow skins United, all Americans Workers, ready for vacation Join the rescue operation Our nations churches packed While flags flew at half mast Companies, once driven by greed Donate millions to the need Hollywood stars performed Donating, while we mourned Family ties became strong Blood donations were drawn Many trees don ribbons tied In memory of all who died Troops move on to new stations With bravery and patience We'll never be quite the same But thank God unity came "Amecica," by all, was sung As to our faith we clung As the smoke cloud disappears Its silver lining shines through tears |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You are right Sandgrain. America is united as it never has been before. There are of course the few radicals who attack Muslim Americans in their ignorance, but we are united as one against the enemy. Joyce |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sandgrain: Very good poem and I enjoyed reading it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
How very true..prior to 9-11 we definitely had too many petty gripes.. this certainly has shown us where our real priorties should be and how much we had to be thankful for. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Words I wish I could write. Very well said Mom! Brings the true things of life to a shocking reality. Love you! ![]() |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Thank you, each, for reading and responding. Whtdove, it was reading your feelings shared here that inspired me to write this one. |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Rae, very beautiful poem, thank you for expressing your feelings so graciously. ![]() warm smiles and peace to you ~Marie~ |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SandGrain~ Very poignant piece~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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