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Bosnia Seen From Above (1992 - 1995)

On quiet Sundays between the revolutions, After the bombing and before the morning, The soul returns in tired, injured steps to help my grandpa pick mushrooms in the forest. When dirty victims go back into their drawers, for reasons only politicians know, I see the kitchen where my mom was panicked The stew's too bland - no salt or bread at all. When spy detectors clean the human race, Black suits and ties push buttons of decision, I stick a branch in quaking wicked pace to stop the rhythm for the ants in trouble. There's so much air - sometimes you suffocate "Atlantis" - can you see me cry? Important sightings trying to locate? There's just the black box and my final flight... www.scripca.com

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Date: 6/24/2012 7:36:00 AM
Quite true hence moving. I've lived no war but, coming from your 'neighbourhood' (Greece) I can, to some extent, sympathise with you. We Greeks used to absorb news about that wat at that time...
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Date: 6/19/2012 5:57:00 PM
Hi Iolanda - Congratulations on your poem being featured this week! This poem drew me in - from the title to the last line. I have read this three times, and know I will be back reading it again. It is stunning, important. - Gail
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Date: 6/19/2012 8:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Iolanda. Love, Carol
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