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As Dust Settles

the sun is erased

   behind a cloud of despair-

     days froze to silence

       dust stung eyes of the earth, flags

           escaped their closets...

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Sara Kendrick

September 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Congrats on your win on this creative work..Sara

Michael J. Falotico

September 15, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Congrats Carrie on a wonderful win.. always Michael

Jack Horne

September 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Many congratulations to you, Carrie : )

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

I love the line "escaped our closets" Well expressed. Congratulations Carrie

Caryl Ramsdale

September 15, 2011 at 4:16 AM

My favorite line, "the sun is erased"...intense my friend. Congratulations on your 3rd Place win. CR

Lee Ramage

September 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

I can hardly breath when I read this, that's exactly how it felt... Excellent write. Well done. Congrats on your win. Lee

Nette Onclaud

September 15, 2011 at 12:13 AM

such visceral images,carrie...sunniest congrats on your special win :) huggs

Kim Merryman

September 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

Congrats on your win, Carrie! I especially like the last line about "flags escaped their closets" Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta

September 14, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Carrie

Iolanda Scripca

September 14, 2011 at 5:18 PM

"... flags escaped their closets..." what an original image you created here, dear Carrie. Just wonderful! Thanks for your nice comment :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

Congrats Carrie on your wonderful win luv..

Joyce Johnson

September 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Nicely done Carrie. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi

September 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

yes those buried flags...I wish there was a world flag! congrad's on your win...light & love

John Freeman

September 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

Nice finish Carrie. Flags escaped their closets... Congratulations on your worthy top 3 poem. Agape, Moses

David Williams

September 14, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Carrie congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Carrie. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

September 14, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Carrie, I remember this day so well and love the way you described the silent despair as people took their U.S. flags from the closets and flew them, providing a sense of unity among all Americans. Congratulations on taking third place in the contest. There were many great entries, so take pride in your achievement. Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin

September 12, 2011 at 5:30 PM

Your title here is great - unfortunately, this is what people remember about 9/11. Love, daver

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 12, 2011 at 10:24 AM

I would like to take this time to thank you for your kind words on my poetry. I would also like to let you know I always enjoy reading your wonderful poetry Carrie. Love, Carol