Pandita Sietesantos Poet Tanka

Lament For the Dead

Lament for the Dead

buried deep beneath
Twin Towers’ bloodstained rubbles
my murdered loved one

a heartbroken heaven wept 
trapping joy in a time warp…




In memory of Alva Sanchez who was killed on September 11, 2001, during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, in New York City; and dedicated to my nephew, Ryan who was left motherless.


02-11-2015

Contest:      Tanka Tears
Sponsor:     Rick Parise
Placement:  HM

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Funom Makama May 27, 2015 at 6:53 AM excellent piece. returning after a while to read such a refreshing package full of familiar emotions to the mind is simply blissful. A wonderful and commanding 7 here. Keep on writing. Pandita Sietesantos May 27, 2015 at 9:49 AM Oh, thank you very much dear friend for your wonderful comments, compliments, and rating! Have a wonderful day! Warmest regards. Pandita

Arthur Vaso May 17, 2015 at 7:24 PM I dropped by to read this yet again! Its so touching! Pandita Sietesantos May 17, 2015 at 7:51 PM Arthur, I thank you again for honoring me with a second visit. You kind words warm my heart! Pandita

Arthur Vaso May 11, 2015 at 9:59 PM What a touching loving dedication to such a terrible event. This poem is an A7 for me! Haven't seen you around for a while so I hope all is well with you Pandita Pandita Sietesantos May 12, 2015 at 4:08 PM Hi Arthur, you are such a dear! Thank you for your visit which has really made my day! Recently I have been juggling many responsibilities which left me too little time to do my poetry. But I will try to get back on track. Many thanks for your wonderful support and encouragement which mean a lot to me!

Robert Lindley March 29, 2015 at 4:21 PM Sad, sorry for your loss. The write spells out the loss so clearly. A child lost a father and for what reason.. The hatred of those that live by , with and for hate! Great Tanka!!! Pandita Sietesantos April 7, 2015 at 10:40 AM Dear Robert, thank you so very much for stopping by and for your thoughtful, heartfelt response to this piece. Warmest regards. Pandita

M. L. Kiser March 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one and for your nephew's loss. Your Tanka sums it all up and I know that Heaven wept for a long time, afterwards. Pandita Sietesantos April 7, 2015 at 10:39 AM Thank you dear friend for your kind words of support and for caring! I hope you are enjoying a beautiful day! Pandita

Okoi Nkanu March 8, 2015 at 4:12 PM Very much "heartfelt". Each line owns the strength to converse with the dead....... Pandita Sietesantos March 10, 2015 at 1:55 PM Thank you very much dear friend for your wonderful comments and compliments! Hope you are enjoying your day! Warmest regards. Pandita

Carol Mays March 5, 2015 at 9:05 PM Beautifully and poignantly stated. Pandita Sietesantos March 6, 2015 at 3:18 PM My dear Carol, thank you so much for selecting this piece to read and for your very kind words of support. Warmest regards. Pandita.

M. L. Kiser February 25, 2015 at 3:30 PM That says it all...your sorrow is felt through this pen. Pandita Sietesantos February 26, 2015 at 3:26 PM Thank you so very much, dear friend, for stopping by and for your thoughtful, heartfelt response to this piece. Warmest regards. Pandita

Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2015 at 7:09 AM This is so sad Pandita, so sorry for your loss. Pandita Sietesantos February 24, 2015 at 10:05 AM Hi Richard, I very much appreciate your kind support and empathy. My friend, thank you for for caring. Warmest regards. Pandita

Constance La France February 22, 2015 at 5:55 PM Pandita, such an emotional write, the pain is heartbreaking, so sorry for your loss and Ryans and thanks for visiting my poetry~~ Pandita Sietesantos February 22, 2015 at 8:05 PM My dear friend, thank you ever so much for your comforting words and heartfelt comments! They mean so much to me! Thank you for caring. Kindest regards.

Scott Thirtyseven February 22, 2015 at 4:44 AM Deserved the win that it got. A sincere heart felt tanka. Pandita Sietesantos February 22, 2015 at 7:57 PM Dear Scott, I very much appreciate your kind words and comments. Thanks very much. Pandita

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 21, 2015 at 9:20 AM Heart-rending..a great tribute to a beloved one...My love and blessings to Ryan my baby. Love Pandita. God bless...rajat Pandita Sietesantos February 22, 2015 at 7:55 PM My friend, Rajat, thank you so much for your very kinds sentiments and show of support.Thank you for caring! Pandita.

Debbie Guzzi February 20, 2015 at 4:02 PM So very sad and a fine tribute! Congrad's on your win Light & Love Pandita Sietesantos February 22, 2015 at 7:50 PM Hi Debbie, thank you for your most gracious compliments and thank you for your continued kind support! Pandita

David Meade February 19, 2015 at 7:27 PM I missed this when you first posted but I glad I found it . . . a powerful lost, an innocence sacrifice . . . may we always remember -- I now add another name to my list -- Alva Sanchez. Much love and light. Pandita Sietesantos February 22, 2015 at 8:01 PM Hi David, I know you understand the place where this write is coming from. This kind of loss is very devastating and I appreciate your kind support. Thank you, my friend for caring. Warmest regards. Pandita

Poet Destroyer A February 18, 2015 at 9:59 PM Wonderful win...PD Pandita Sietesantos February 19, 2015 at 12:09 PM Thank you so very much, PD, for your continued encouragement and support! I appreciate the sweet compliments. Pandita

Ken Carroll February 16, 2015 at 6:20 PM Heartwarming tribute write Pandita.. Pandita Sietesantos February 17, 2015 at 11:19 AM Hi Ken, thank you so very much for stopping by and for your thoughtful, heartfelt response to this piece. Warmest regards. Pandita

Michael Miers February 16, 2015 at 5:12 PM so very deeply felt. Pandita Sietesantos February 17, 2015 at 11:18 AM Hi Michael, thank you for checking out this piece. For years, I have wanted to write about this loss but was never able to until now. All the best to you. Pandita.

Skat A February 15, 2015 at 11:54 PM Pandita, Awesome Tanka Tears win. ~Skat~ Pandita Sietesantos February 16, 2015 at 10:17 AM SKAT A, thank you so very much! I am glad you enjoyed this piece and I appreciate your kind compliments which inspire me even more! Warmest regards! Pandita

Eve Roper February 15, 2015 at 3:20 PM Back again to congratulate you on your win. Blessings Eve Pandita Sietesantos February 16, 2015 at 10:13 AM Thank you so very much, Eve, for your continued encouragement and support! I appreciate the sweet compliments. Pandita

Jan Allison February 15, 2015 at 11:36 AM such a moving tanka Pandita - congrats on your win am so glad I got to read this poem:-) Hugs Jan xx Pandita Sietesantos February 16, 2015 at 10:12 AM Thank you so very much, dear Jan. I appreciate your wonderful compliments and continued support! Have a beautiful day! Pandita

Emile Pinet February 14, 2015 at 12:53 PM The story is sorrowful and carries a strong message reacquainting us with the loss of innocent lives on 911. You managed to nicely capture the emotion and the ambiance of the moment well. Emile. #7 Pandita Sietesantos February 15, 2015 at 10:24 AM Dear Emile, thank you so very much for your always thoughtful comments and for your superlative compliments. This is a situation that I had to address as it continues to have far-reaching effects on the families who lost loved ones and for our country as a whole. Pandita

Skat A February 14, 2015 at 12:56 AM Pandita, this is deep... :)Have yourself a sweet valentine's Day. ~SKAT LOVE~ Pandita Sietesantos February 15, 2015 at 10:17 AM Many thanks, dear friend for reading and complimenting this piece! Have a wonderful week ahead. Warmest regards, Pandita.

Connie Marcum Wong February 12, 2015 at 8:06 PM A most beautiful and moving entry Pandita. September 11th affected so many lives. I am so sorry to hear Ryan lost his mother. Blessings, Connie Pandita Sietesantos February 15, 2015 at 10:18 AM Hi Connie, thank you so very much for stopping by and for your thoughtful, heartfelt response to this piece. Warmest regards. Pandita

Eve Roper February 12, 2015 at 5:18 PM Such a beautiful and touching poem in memory of your friend. You are such a wonderful inspiring poet my dear friend Eve Pandita Sietesantos February 15, 2015 at 10:15 AM Thank you so very much, dear Eve. I appreciate your wonderful compliments and continued support! Have a beautiful day! Pandita

Angie Thomas February 12, 2015 at 1:18 PM Sorrow so emphatically expressed in very few words... Beautiful work :) Pandita Sietesantos February 12, 2015 at 5:08 PM Dear Angie, I so very much appreciate your visit and for you selecting this piece to read! Thank you for your sweet compliments! Warmest regards. Pandita.

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