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The Sound

They say it sounded like a freight train And that it happened so fast A moment of terror That will forever last The sound of a new reality Marked by several casualties We will never forget those Who passed away in this catastrophe There is a sound though That is ever increasing It’s the sound of the hammer and nail And the constant beating The rebuilding of cities, towns, and homes And most importantly The spirit of resiliency To carry on Yes this sound of courage Will ring louder than any siren Persevere through the storm And withstand any high wind “Let me help you with that” “Do you need a place to stay?” This is the sound of compassion The sound we hear today Do you hear it? It’s broadcasting loud and clear If you can’t hear it Volunteer This sound is only audible With ears of empathy and humanity Yes this is the sound of service A sound of hope after total calamity

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Date: 4/3/2017 1:06:00 AM
Exceptional inspirational poem, PPD. I was moved w/such emotions reading this. Your spirit of charity is so refreshing to read, and you urge others to have the same spirit of charity. The golden rule personified. Marvelous and impactful poetry. Love and peace always.
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Date: 3/11/2017 4:37:00 PM
Ok no more efforts to intelligently critique or bestow wordy compliments: You rock ;) mo!
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Poetprentice Dupins
Date: 3/15/2017 1:00:00 PM
Thanks for your support, Mo!
Date: 3/11/2017 12:02:00 PM
I love the positivity in here, that amongst the catastrophe and hate and casualties, there is also humanity and service. Very powerful and hopeful poem :)
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Date: 3/15/2017 12:59:00 PM
Thanks Darren! I am loving this site.

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