Iolanda Scripca Poet Tanka

New York From the Above

Tearful scared face sobs
Implosion of mute whispers
Two reflection pools
Host ghostly towers of light
I see my kids bring flowers...

for Carolyn Devonshire's Contest " Remembering 9/11"

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Andrea Dietrich September 29, 2011 at 1:25 AM wow, how did I ever miss seeing this one,Iolanda, and I see now you won in the contest too. So a very belated congrats to you!

Gwendolen Song September 15, 2011 at 5:42 PM A most refreshing and new perspective for this contest. Congrats on this creative twist. There a more than 2 sides to every story, right? NICE work! Gwendolen

Michael J. Falotico September 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM Congrats on a wonderful piece.. always Michael

Bob Quigley September 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM Wonderful words. Congratulations iolanda

Sara Kendrick September 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM Very expressive work about the memorial..Congrats..Sara

Caryl Ramsdale September 15, 2011 at 3:04 AM Wow! My favorite line, "Implosion of mute whispers", what a line up of powerful discriptive words my friend. Congratulations on your 1st Place win. CR

Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 12:08 AM Very creative take on 9/11. Congratulations on your win. So nice for others to be able to read this, it would be reassuring. Lee

Nette Onclaud September 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM what acreative shift, iols.. sunniest congrats on your TOP special win :) huggs

Kim Merryman September 14, 2011 at 8:22 PM Congrats on your win, Iolanda! Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta September 14, 2011 at 8:11 PM Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Carolyn, Iolanda

Carrie Richards September 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM Such a moving poem it is....a wonderful entry, Iolanda. Brings tears to my eyes.

David Williams September 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM hey Iolanda congrats on your win,,David

Joyce Johnson September 14, 2011 at 2:45 PM Another viewpoint, so sad. Congratulations on your win, Iolanda. Love, Joyce Iolanda Scripca September 14, 2011 at 3:58 PM Thank you, dear Joyce. You wrote a wonderful poem too. Congrats!

John Freeman September 14, 2011 at 2:42 PM Nice Tanka, Good to see your worthy poem at the top of the list Iolanda. Way to go girl! Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown September 14, 2011 at 2:07 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Iolanda. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown September 13, 2011 at 2:32 PM Enjoyed reading today Iolanda. The best to you in the contest. Love,Carol