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Holding Japan

Light a candle Each flickering flame representing a face A time for togetherness for this race The world cries Time for giving and wearing their hearts Opening their homes to families lost Landscape crying Beauty still shines through the pain A community will rebuild again United in hurt Holding each other to stand tall together They remember their angels forever and ever For contest "Tribute To Japan"

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Jack Horne

Date: 5/21/2011 12:26:00 PM

Many congrats on your win, Emma : )

Rhys Matthew

Date: 5/21/2011 10:59:00 AM

Reallly good stuff, Emma. Your first stanza grabbed me.

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 5/21/2011 12:41:00 AM

Many Congrats Emma on big coveted HM in Debbie's contest. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 5/21/2011 12:40:00 AM

Many Congrats Nette on big coveted HM in Debbie's contest. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2011 10:25:00 PM

Nicely done, this tribute to Japan. Congrats on your HM, Emma.

Joseph Osita

Date: 5/20/2011 9:09:00 AM

What a lovelly tribute.Many congrats on your deserved win!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/19/2011 12:41:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Emma. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/19/2011 10:21:00 AM

I was really moved by this one when read it before, Emma, as I still am-- way to go for being in the winners' list with this touching piece

Jack Horne

Date: 5/19/2011 6:05:00 AM

Many congrats to you : )

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/19/2011 6:05:00 AM

Congratulations on the HM win in the contest of debbie, Emma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/19/2011 5:32:00 AM

Congrats Emma on your HM in the Japan contest with this great entry ...enjoy a special honor with luv..

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/18/2011 2:35:00 PM

Thank you for the fine entry. Light & Love

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 5/16/2011 7:36:00 AM

A beautiful poem, filled with emotion. I'm sure you'll do well in the contest.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/15/2011 4:43:00 AM

Hi Emma-They are certainly UNITED in hurt as you well-coined this phrase. The format of this poem is unique...light a candle...the world cries...landscape crying...a real home run! Gwendolen

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/14/2011 4:56:00 PM

I honestly got chills as I read this one, Emma, especially from the start where you say each flame represents a face-very beautiful and touching tribute to the Japanese! Love this one...:)

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/14/2011 7:58:00 AM

Such a heartfilled and heartfelt poem of loving each other, caring for others, and banding together during hardship. Lovely tribute this is, Emma! ~

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 5/14/2011 7:01:00 AM

Excellent write!! very well done...always Michael

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2011 12:05:00 AM

Very nicely done, Emma. I wanted to do a haiku series like this one myself. But I just keep postponing. I guess my muse's heart is not in it! Good luck in the contest, dear.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/13/2011 7:58:00 PM

Superb entry Emma...good luck in the contest.. I luv the intro line ..light a candle.. it si so apropos for the tragedy Japan has suffered.. most creative ..luv..happy weekend..

Emma Buckeridge
Date: 5/13/2011 8:58:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words Linda x

Mourning Mist

Date: 5/13/2011 6:23:00 PM

now do you support other kind of animals being butchered like the tiger? then you should support dolphins and whales and understand Gods supreme reign of why he sent it

Mourning Mist

Date: 5/13/2011 6:23:00 PM

bottom line, if you support the tigers..you should be supporting his decision of his dolphins and whales too..

Mourning Mist

Date: 5/13/2011 6:22:00 PM

if you are christian you need to see the Lords views on how and why he did that..which he did..

Mourning Mist

Date: 5/13/2011 6:21:00 PM

i completely agree with helping japan..I do..I am not unsympathetic to their plee..but my religion is clear he makes storms happen, and they are butchering whales and killing dolphins..I do not disagree with his decisions of storms..but I think that it is good people are being helped..because it is their government allowing it..and bad people doing the butchering, not all japanese agree with the animals they butcher

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/13/2011 4:01:00 PM

A very moving tribute to the people of Japan and their ability to unite when catastrophe strikes, Emma. I really like the form you used here; it is similar to one I have used often and it makes for a great flow. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Emma Buckeridge
Date: 5/13/2011 9:01:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, it's times like that when communities are there for each other. X

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/13/2011 2:53:00 PM

yes, it's the community of relilience, courage and fortitude, Emma

Emma Buckeridge
Date: 5/13/2011 9:03:00 PM

I agree. X