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As On the Ground Their Tears Are Laid

When terror strikes, and people killed All hearts are turned, and purpose willed A need to let the families know We weep, we care, we love them so! With teddy bears, and flowers bound And candles lit, sit all around The piles build up, a tribute made As on the ground their tears are laid. Another way to show you care If you can’t travel, or be there Reach out in your community Kneel, say a prayer for unity. Go out, and smile to all you meet With open heart, and soul, to greet!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 11/15/2016 12:58:00 PM
I loved the iambic tetrameter nice rhythm! Love your work!
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Betty Janko
Date: 11/15/2016 1:47:00 PM
Thank you James. Always wonderful to hear from you my friend. Thanks for the compliment! Betty
Date: 11/15/2016 7:56:00 AM
Hi Betty, So much - far too much - sorrow in the world today - for killing fields abound everywhere. News is such that I seldom watch any more! I need no more angst in this stage of my life! Prayers seem to go unanswered and I have seen and experienced too much of this repetitive and pointless obscene slaughter to want more! I weary - along with much of the world, on what happens far too frequently! When will it end and will 'we' ever learn? Fondest regards Denis.
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Betty Janko
Date: 11/15/2016 1:45:00 PM
Thank you so much Denis, I am so glad you steered me to this sight. I am enjoying the people I have met and really loving the contests. Hope you and Pauline are enjoying the cooler weather. Betty

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