9/11

September 11, 2011

Ponder well your journey
In the past and ask
Did I do all that could be done
To stop this tragedy?

Lives lost, such a waste
Nothing gained only
Empty, empty space .

Touch their souls
Let them see
A heart beats here
Knowing their courageousness.
~ Patrice

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Heart touching write, Patrice. ♥

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by Kay Salady September 12, 2011 at 7:01 am

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- I appreciate your words and heart.
  
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  by Patrice September 12, 2011 at 4:36 pm
  
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Nice tribute, Patrice. Well said.

Farmer’s Lament

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by charlesmashburn September 12, 2011 at 9:59 am

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- Thank you, but does not come close to the sadness and remorse felt that day by us all.
  
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  by Patrice September 12, 2011 at 4:35 pm
  
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Touching tribute to those who lost their lives.

Here is my entry
http://jackedwardspoetry.blogspot.com/2011/09/rose.html

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by Jack Edwards September 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm

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- Thank you. Must say something. After ten, even twenty years, they will not be forgotten.
  
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  by Patrice September 12, 2011 at 4:33 pm
  
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did man do enough or did man overdid it this time? nice one patrice! my potluck.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/summer-wind/

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by fiveloaf September 13, 2011 at 7:23 am

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- I truly believe we all have to look within ourselves for the answer for us alone. Nice work you have!
  
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  by Patrice September 13, 2011 at 2:45 pm
  
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such a lovely write and tribute but I do not think this day will ever be forgotten and the land marks gone will make sure of this one
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/08/27/the-island-breeze/

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by Sarah Johnston September 13, 2011 at 4:34 pm

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- I agree with you, it will never be forgotten. Nor should it be. Thank you for your comment!
  
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  by Patrice September 14, 2011 at 4:38 pm
  
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Hi Patrice

A great tribute.. thanks for sharing.. I liked your lines a lot…

“Lives lost, such a waste
Nothing gained only
Empty, empty space .”

thanks

Shashi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/09/whispers-in-memories-way-of-soul.html
At twitter @VerseEveryDay

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by Shashi (@VerseEveryDay) September 15, 2011 at 8:19 am

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- Thank you Shashi. And your words and work are beautiful.
  
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  by Patrice September 15, 2011 at 12:49 pm
  
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