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Maiden Voyage " the Rescue "

Titanic down Lifeboats adrift Many saved Many missed On the scene " The Carpathia " To the saved ones The real White Star Off she steams New York ahead Leaving behind many dead Pier 54 this saviour docks As New Yorkers race to flock To witness survivors of this tragic ship On her Maiden Voyage did she trip April 14th, 1912 she shone April 15th, 1912 she was gone.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/5/2009 9:26:00 AM

That was a tragic situation that could have been prevented. Have we gained from hind sight. Sara. Soup mail

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 5/14/2009 12:35:00 PM

James! Great to see you, and thanks for reading some of my poems. :) I have been infatuated with the Titanic since as long as I can remember. The movie effected me so much I was haunted by it for months; still am. I feel like I must have been aboard I know it so well. excellent tribute, my new Scottish friend, love, Kristin

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 5/2/2009 11:18:00 AM

My grandmother, born in 1903 still cried about the Titanic when she told the story to me 45 years later. It was so tragic. But this is a happy ending for many. Nice write. God Bless. Love, Dane

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/1/2009 1:26:00 PM

Covered with chills after reading the last two lines. Although the movie's special effects and historical accuracy were laudable, your poetic account of these "Maiden Voyage" rouses far more interest for me. I do recall hearing there were several other ships in the area and that only one responded to the distress signals. Wish you had written the screenplay and chosen the cast for "The Titanic." Absolutely brilliant! Parts 1 & 2 go to my faves as do you as an author. Love, Carolyn