James Fraser Poet Rhyme

Murder In the Skies

It was on this day
December the 21st, 1988
Pan Am Flight 103
Would learn of it's fate
 
Blown out of the sky
For all the world to see
Two hundred and fifty nine people
Rained down on me
 
My country Scotland
Lockerbie town
The falling of life
In deathly down
 
This 747
Model 121
Laid-en with fuel
The horror's begun
 
Argentinian, Belgium
Bolivia too
Canada, France
Sat beside you
 
Germany, Hungary
India as well
Hey, Herr 
The flights going well
 
Ireland, Israel
Italy flew
To go to the States
All feeling brand new
 
Jamaica, Japan
Philippines seated
Family toil
Families depleted
 
South Africa, Spain
Sweden in flight
JFK
Will not be tonight
 
Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago
The United Kingdom, United States
All of the above
On this December date
 
We also remember
Eleven on the ground
Who obliterated to nothing
Not hearing a sound
 
The town of Lockerbie
Will never be the same
Yet one of the gang goes free
Because the poor guys in pain
 
Where's the compassion
Of the 270 lost
Their memory now tarnished
To the Scottish Governments cost
 
We set him free
To his home he goes
Treated like a hero
All compassion has froze
 
My thoughts and my tears
Are for the truly lost ones
Who will never enjoy
The return to their hometown


In dedication to the 270 who lost their lives on December 21st 1988.



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Raul Moreno September 2, 2009 at 12:39 AM Amazing work...Raul

Kimberly Frew August 30, 2009 at 4:51 AM love it. from a fellow scot

Autumn Page August 29, 2009 at 6:46 PM the title is brilliant. the perfect touch on such an interesting poem. Autumn

Carrie Richards August 28, 2009 at 4:05 PM Judgement will be made by God.....but the tears I shed are for the families who had to go through even more pain and reminders because of this man's release. Terrific poem, James. ~ Carrie

Ashe Kristy De La Keur Scoville August 26, 2009 at 11:24 AM My dear Highlander as usual you bring tears to my eyes....you are able to get me to feel and cry and these people are looking at me funny as tears stream down my face....THe Southern Belle...Kristy De La Keur

Jayne Eggins August 23, 2009 at 8:50 AM Wonderful Tribute their loss should never be forgotten ... Love Jayne x x

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen August 23, 2009 at 6:56 AM James, Thanks for my history lesson. SMILING. It's sad, but true. Tears moistened my eyes as I read your poem. Forgive me, though. You know I'm not a History buff and I'm an ostrich when it comes to TV news... My sadness for others becomes overwhelming. So, I had to ask Ingrid details... a bombing... the man who set the bomb returned to Libya as a hero. Dreadful!! There are some cures for cancer that work. There are NO cures for the hurt from lost lives. Excellent write. Lovingly, Dane

Carolyn Devonshire August 22, 2009 at 9:16 PM This tragic event is still recalled worldwide, James, and tears fill my eyes to think of the 270 people who never reached their intended destination. You told the story magnificently in only the style the Highlander has mastered. Excellent dedication! Love you, Carolyn

James Peranteau August 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM James,...this tribute to those souls is powerfully filled with emotion and sincere feelings. I Bravo you for touching the hearts of those of us who care for their demise,..your heart is tender sir,..TY for encouraging our sence of remorse,..I know this will ease pain for many ! james

John Freeman August 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM Very compassionate write, James, Sincerely Moses

James Knox August 22, 2009 at 10:03 AM although i was only 14 at the time i remember that day well, such a tragedy, your dedication to the lost lives is beautiful .... excellent job and thank you for your comments on my poetry, i appreciate it very much :)

Charmaine Chircop August 22, 2009 at 5:57 AM good poem,to set him free or not set him free if he is really terminally ill,i cannot judge since there arent other reasons about dirty politics involved,that remains with a big questionmark... but to be treated back home as a hero is absurd and when i ve watched the news i felt angry and now reading this poem my heart goes out oncemore to the people who lost loved ones--well penned indeed James---charma

Katherine Stella August 22, 2009 at 5:46 AM I would of let that old man parish in cell he belongs in bad decisions by leaders who rule many countries esp ours nice tribute to those lost on that horiffic day thanks for sharing I suppose next they'll let manson out too glad I bear arms in this country thanks also for your kind comments my friend I will get more your way as soon as I get out of this rut me in have to give like 300 reviews back lol keep up the great work

Sara Kendrick August 22, 2009 at 1:13 AM I remember the crash but not the details. Thanks for reminding me. Interesting information. Sara

Karla Null August 21, 2009 at 9:44 PM What a beautiful tribute James, you have a good memory....Karla

Caroline Cécile Delacroix August 21, 2009 at 9:38 PM Fantastic write, James. My sentiments exactly. A very nice memorial/poem to the fatal flight 103. I remember it all very well. I am originally from Belgium by the way. Too much injustice in this world and too much suffering. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.

Iolanda Scripca August 21, 2009 at 9:18 PM What a crime to let that killer lose to a hero's welcome back home. I coudn't believe my eyes when I turned on to the news. Nice dedication, James. Love, Iolanda