PEARL HARBOR

P  Propelled into the war after tora, tora, tora.
E  Escalation arrives in Oahu, paradise explodes.
A  Amorous and hula skirts set aflame at once.
R  Reveal of a takeover plan, pot shots extreme.
L  Lucid nightmare lit with oil and screams.

H  Hear it! Smell the scent that still reminds us
A  About the cost of freedom; the belch of deep
R  Roustabouts who have settled into their sleep.
B  Bust out! Ring the knell until it comes alive.
O  Odor lingers! We must bring it to the surface.
R  Round up the freedom fighters of the deep!

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Date: 12/11/2023 7:41:00 PM
Wow! You ever write a Hollywood script for a move about Pearl Harbor. You GOT THE STUFF! ~ Anchors aweigh
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/12/2023 9:36:00 AM
Thank you, Gershon! The impact of standing on the Arizona memorial…when I read the names, the realization kicks in. As you know history is indeed impactful. Hugs!
Date: 12/8/2023 5:04:00 PM
Such a thoughtful piece, Kim. So many sensory images bring your words to life. I am so glad you brought this "day of infamy" back into our awareness lest we forget its lessons taught in blood and sorrow. Truly a soldier's plea. Thank you. Sending you blessings and gratitude.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/9/2023 8:18:00 PM
We have rounded the corner. People want to forget. God bless you, Sam!
Date: 12/8/2023 4:40:00 PM
Such a fabulous poem, Kim. It is fabulous and goes past the frivolous . So much history is never taught anymore. Our world is at a precipe becayse of it. And I am “Faving” this.)) You stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park. Wow! Pangie xxxx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/9/2023 8:17:00 PM
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me, Pangie!
Date: 12/8/2023 1:44:00 PM
A wonderful tribute to this tragic time in American history.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/8/2023 3:44:00 PM
Thank you, Jerry!
Date: 12/7/2023 7:32:00 AM
I can never understand why the Japanese launched that attack. If they hadn't, I often wonder would the war have dragged on longer than it did. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/8/2023 3:45:00 PM
Interesting though that one thing leads to another!
Date: 12/7/2023 6:47:00 AM
A poignant reminder of that "day that will live in infamy"....yet seems to be so easily forgotten amid the freedom's it protected.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/8/2023 3:45:00 PM
So true, John. Thank you!
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