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Disaster

Architectures old and new are tumbled. Small Japan hit thrice in quick succession. The bewildered nation deeply humbled. Nature pummels with a mad obsession. Tsunamis take all that is not taken. Failed nuclear plants spread fear throughout the land. The loss of life so great, folks feel forsaken, Citizens too confused to understand. We, the world weeps as troubles grimly mount. With disbelief we watch each horror come. The money costs much more than they can count. They know that it has been a princely sum. Brave warriors battle on in staunch defense, For losing has too dire a consequence.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/13/2011 2:08:00 PM
excellent place to put the spotlight! Congrad's on this fine verse winning! Light & love
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Date: 4/13/2011 11:14:00 AM
Good to see you up at the top Joyce in the top three. Congratulations on your worthy poem in third place honor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/13/2011 7:33:00 AM
Great poem - many congratulations, Joyce : )
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Date: 4/13/2011 6:45:00 AM
Congatulations on the third place win in the contest, Joyce
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Date: 4/13/2011 4:52:00 AM
Congratulations for your win Joyce in the contest "Sonnet Me" sponsored by Sara Kendrick. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/13/2011 3:03:00 AM
Congrats Joyce on your 3rd place win in the contest Sonnet me .Love, Gautami
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Date: 4/12/2011 8:42:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on your big win in the Sonnet Me contest luv.. enjoy...
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:50:00 PM
Spectacular sonnet, Joyce, conveying the great devastation on our planet and man-kind is humbled and bands together to help those in their hour of need, and restores my hope for the future. Many congrats on your GREAT WIN. Lainie
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Date: 4/12/2011 4:36:00 PM
Joyce, I am so glad that you entered this one in my contest..Enjoyed reading it since it is about a recent happening...Thanks for the entry..Sara
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Date: 4/9/2011 1:18:00 PM
Such a very timely topic for a sonnet,Joyce. I love the Japanese people and I hope they recover from this.
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Date: 4/7/2011 8:20:00 PM
I see you posted this poem a couple days ago Joyce and I heard something about another tsunami headed for Japan today. I was moved by your words and your concern for the people of Japan. I have been praying for them and it seems there are more disasters now than ever before. This is a very good entry for the contest. Good luck! Best to you, Diane
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Date: 4/6/2011 8:22:00 AM
Good luck with this wonderful caring sonnet on the disaster, in the contest. Joyce. Harry
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Date: 4/6/2011 5:48:00 AM
It has been a pleasure to read your poetry today Joyce. The best to you in the contest and always. I hope to get back soon to read more of your poetry. May you always find inspiration to carry on with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/6/2011 12:58:00 AM
A stunning Sonnet Joyce on the tragedy of Japan and it's people and industry .. good luck in the contest my friend.. many prayers offered up for this Nation and your words speak volumes luv..
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Date: 4/5/2011 9:30:00 PM
Such a deep and lovely dedication to Japan. You have painted so true a pic.
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Date: 4/5/2011 5:56:00 PM
Very informing and impressive write on the current disaster, Joyce
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Date: 4/5/2011 5:36:00 PM
Gee, I haven't seen Sara's contest yet, Joyce, but this is my type of sonnet. You know how much I enjoy poems that relate to current world events and the escalation of natural disasters has been quite ominous. I'll be pleased to visit Scotland with you as long as you'll help me search for Nessie! Have no fear, James Fraser will lead the way. Glad you enjoyed the dedication. I will never forget your poem about Joycie and how I cried when reading it. Love and best wishes in the contest! CD
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