Karin Edwards Poet Elegy

Countdown To Ground Zero

(in reference to 9/11)

Over Manhattan arose quite an alarm
When al-Quaeda on AMERICA dropped its bomb
Causing to the surrounding Vicinity, much harm
While awakening Old Glory from her Usual calm
With Us, having to say, for Our Citizens, the 23rd Psalm
It was, by far, the worse Massacre, since Vietnam

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Laura Mckenzie May 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM Sad but well done! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

Raul Moreno May 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM Karen, congrats on your feature...Raul

Vince Suzadail Jr. May 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM And the country responsible was ignored and we invaded Iraq. Congrats Karin on your elegy being featured. God Bless. Vince

James Fraser May 23, 2009 at 7:45 AM Brilliant poem and congratulations on its feature,Karin, i also wrote a poem about 9/11, i would love to read your comments on it, its in two parts, regards James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 22, 2009 at 2:19 PM AMEN, Karen. 9/11 was tragic for the world and for the many righteous people who hope for world peace. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Keep writing, Love and Hugs, Dane

Izzy Gumbo May 21, 2009 at 7:24 AM Karen, this is such a powerful and true poem in just few words. Bringing back memories of what, when and who... and Yes, I was born there, in Vietnam too. congratulations on this feature. Always with my love my friend, you do great writing!

Adeleke Adeite May 21, 2009 at 6:56 AM Countdown to ground… I love the piece, very passionate and thought provoking. I love your message. Great you Karin! Love leke

L'Nass Shango May 21, 2009 at 6:51 AM Nostalgic write ... our memory is the museum of that awful day of history ... congratulations on your poem featured this week

Sharon Winter May 18, 2009 at 6:06 AM Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week! Love, Shar

Ernilando Tugaff May 18, 2009 at 3:35 AM It's direct to the point and I enjoyed reading it.Congratulatins on being featured. Ernilando

May 17, 2009 at 4:33 PM What a wonderful way to convey the gravity of this event. I've already read it a few times. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep up the good writing! Karen