Connie Gildersleeve Poet Blank verse

In Memory

The bells did toll for twenty six lives lost
On this twenty first day of December
Twenty six bell's toned, one for each soul
God shedding tears in the form of rain
Silence is observed to honor each one
Confuse, why did he take lives so young.    (The young man)




For Scat's contest, "In Memory of the 20 + 7

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Painted Hunter February 12, 2013 at 6:29 PM I love blank verse...had to check this out real quick...its a powerful piece, Connie. Connie Gildersleeve February 14, 2013 at 9:55 AM Thanks Caleb. I wrote this when I was watching it unfold on TV. Thanks for stopping by. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A January 8, 2013 at 2:33 PM CONNIE, stopping by to say hi and read your winning poem in the "" poetry soup VIGIL"'' contest by my sister Sidney... a nice and heartfelt poem to read. have yourself a good day. always & forever ~LINDA Connie Gildersleeve January 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM Thank you PD again for your congrats and your lovely comment. It's taking me a Little time congratulating members for their congrats. Recouping from surgery. Warm Smiles, Connie

Skat A December 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM Connie, congrats with the warmness and compassion from your pen~SKAT Connie Gildersleeve December 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM Thank you Skat. I was watching it on TV and these are the words the went through my mind and had to write them down. Happy New Years, Connie

Poet Destroyer A December 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM Connie, stopping by with my warmest thoughts~ my best wishes go out to you and your family. Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year* Always & Forever ;-) PD Connie Gildersleeve December 30, 2012 at 8:09 AM PD Warmest Wishes for 2013 and beyond. Thanks for stopping by. Connie

Harry Horsman December 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM This is such a soul searching poem, Connie, many questions we all ask,, but who as the solution.. poetry hopefully will help, poetry like this wonderfull but very sad, will help.... Connie Gildersleeve December 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM Thank you Harry for your comment. I was watching the bell tolling for the 26 tragic deaths this morning and these are the words that formed in my mind. I had to write them down and share these words. Warm Wishes, Connie