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Death From the Sky

The deadliest weapon the world ever knew Iraq's chemical bomb, "The toe jam shoe"

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Charles Ruble

Date: 12/31/2008 1:56:00 AM

Great write,been in the service myself(Army then the Navy,Army could not give me what I wanted so I re-enlisted into the Navy.)Just about all of my family was in the service,just about every branch.Glad to see some thinks about what goes on.Thanks for the comments on my poems.God bless and happy new year. Your poetry friend always,Charlie.

Date: 12/27/2008 2:58:00 PM

Though provoking reflection. The title works well with the piece. Before you enter this, I would delete any personal reference as I see you signed it MJ. I'm not sure about Brian's feelings on the matter but I wouldn't want to see this poem eliminated due to that. Let the poem stand on it's own. Hope this is helpful. Good luck! Karen

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 12/24/2008 6:24:00 PM

Hi Michael, I read it a long time before but just couldn't comment. This is just so thoughtful of you. What happened was really miserable and you have put that into a definite wonder of poetry. Thanks for all your wishes:) Saying Merry Christmas to you dear friend and a very happy new year!! Love, Chitra

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/23/2008 3:44:00 PM

Michael - how did i miss this? You must have been very sneaky and replaced it where your other one was. Well wow, nor am I a political person, but you were obviously emotionally affected by what you heard and it created the inspiration for a GREAT Epigram! Seriously different, that's for sure. Very well done! Love, Shar

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 12/21/2008 9:09:00 PM

Michael, Good Luck in Brian's Contest this is definitely an Epigram and I think it's great...HG --- Mike if I may call You that when I make a comment I first read all comments already made I wrote a comment to Michaela Payne about the 6 words about YOU contest I saw YOUR comment and it brought back memories When I was young my best Friend Jed Watson also studdered At the age of 12 He was playing Violin with Boston Symphony Orchestra and I see YOUR great POETIC Talent many words Written HG

Derrick Burton

Date: 12/20/2008 2:02:00 PM

any way try new york times, post a comment to a question and then give a short poem, the whole world reads new york times, its the capital of the world, doesnt matter, your sales are going to go up anyway WINK

Derrick Burton

Date: 12/20/2008 1:58:00 PM

love this comment, really feeling it, my next book will be well advertised, spoken word Youtube, i have a list of ideas you woulnt believe, I might try your LuLu as well , love your art work on the covers of your books DEEP, ILL BE MY OWN ART, when i write things on here they are not directed to everyone, i have serious case of bipolar FROWN, any way loved the real words in this statement.

John Loving Iii

Date: 12/19/2008 12:48:00 PM

MJ you have my angle absolutly right. and it is what he is missing. sorryfull that those who refuse to see are resentfull so i am forced to change the title. from a more fitting title; expressing what "they" are missing. perhapes if we pray one day they will see the light. by the way. good funny piece. John H Loving III

Robin L. Gass

Date: 12/19/2008 9:38:00 AM

I think this is an awesome write. I'm not too poltical myself but somethings just can't be passed up! Thank you for your thaoughtful comment, lots of wisdom in your words, always. Don't ever feel bad about admitting how you were because by admission of those things we can heal, grow and learn. You and your wife are a perfect example of how people can do this. I am going to change my life either way and move on. You are a beautiful person. God bless you. Love Robin

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 12/19/2008 2:12:00 AM

Well, that akes me sick. For anyone to covet and reward such a fool for his hateful behavior, is disgusting. Sure, he must be a lost soul, with little self worth or morals, for which I pity him...but to be rewarded for such things? Not cool. excellent poem, and a winner for sure. Love always, Kristin p.s-thank you for your always sweet comments. :)

Farah Chamma

Date: 12/18/2008 10:06:00 PM

Dear Mike...Of course it hasn't:) I wasn't at all offended to tell you the truth...I am one that tries to share my thoughts with all the thoughts I encounter...Just to express different point of views...You are too someone I deeply respect and would always do... Take good care and have a good holiday Always, Farah

Farah Chamma

Date: 12/18/2008 9:23:00 PM

Yes...That is indeed what has happened! The news has been all over Dubai and the country.Well it brought me some laughs indeed.but as I look deeper into it.yes I could see that the world is falling apart.but, I also thought.Why would a man jeopardize his whole future by throwing a shoe? Yes they might have bought him a house..but he has been sentenced to 15yrs of prison.Who knows what might be lying within him.Maybe his family has been killed in the war n his rage threw his shoes!Who knows?

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 12/18/2008 9:01:00 PM

Merry Christmas to you and your family too!!! Thanks for your comments and encouragement. I know about that part of the world in an unfortunate personal meeting with a "shoe thrower" :(

P Sheart

Date: 12/18/2008 4:35:00 PM

Michael Couldn't agree more hun! Middle East overwhelmes me, must be a reason for all this, one day I'm sure as we evolve mentally emotionally we will know the answers but for now I just pray. I think Obama will give this Country NEW HOPE!!! Thanks for the food for thought here, we need it I think! Many blessings to you and yours dear Michael. Your Alaska friend, Love Light Truth Patricia PS Give your wife a alaskan kiss by rubbing noses, when she asks why say that's how we keep warm here ha!

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/18/2008 4:00:00 PM

I like your tongue in cheek humor. Hope you win with this. Thank you for your comments on my win with Randy. Love, joyce