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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

© Patrice Clarkson – 2011

12 comments

  1. Kay Salady's avatar

    Heart touching write, Patrice. ♥

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    • Patrice's avatar

      I appreciate your words and heart.

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  2. charlesmashburn's avatar

    Nice tribute, Patrice. Well said.

    Farmer’s Lament

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    • Patrice's avatar

      Thank you, but does not come close to the sadness and remorse felt that day by us all.

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  3. Jack Edwards's avatar

    Touching tribute to those who lost their lives.

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

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    • Patrice's avatar

      Thank you. Must say something. After ten, even twenty years, they will not be forgotten.

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  4. fiveloaf's avatar

    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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    • Patrice's avatar

      I truly believe we all have to look within ourselves for the answer for us alone. Nice work you have!

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  5. Ann LeFlore's avatar

    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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    • Patrice's avatar

      I agree with you, it will never be forgotten. Nor should it be. Thank you for your comment!

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  6. Shashi (@VerseEveryDay)'s avatar

    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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    • Patrice's avatar

      Thank you Shashi. And your words and work are beautiful.

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