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Slaughtered Innocents

slaughtered innocents
lambs on an evil altar
sacrificed to hate
carnage outrages the gods
spilt blood spells out remember

For Carolyn's 9-11 contest

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Michael J. Falotico

September 15, 2011 at 5:37 PM

Congrats Jack on a wonderful win.. always Michael

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:41 AM

I really like the line "spilt blood spells out remember". Very appropriate. Congratulations Jack

Caryl Ramsdale

September 15, 2011 at 4:23 AM

My favorite line "sacrificed to hate"...because it couldn't have been said better. Congratulations on your 4th Place win my friend. CR

Lee Ramage

September 15, 2011 at 12:50 AM

So true however I am so impressed how New York arose to the challenge... how people worked together to support each other. So impressing. Congrats on your will. Well done. Lee

Nette Onclaud

September 15, 2011 at 12:19 AM

a searing write that deserves recognition, jack...sunniest congrats on your special win :) huggs

Kim Merryman

September 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM

Congrats on your win, Jack! I knew this one was a winner. Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta

September 14, 2011 at 8:18 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, jack

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Congrats Jack on your wonderful win my friend.. luv.. got knocked off yesterday in the middle of reading all your new posts and never got back on so will try to follow up later tonight ..sorry..

Joyce Johnson

September 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

Yes, we need no red letter on the calendar. Congratulations Jack. Love, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi

September 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

the most powerful write I have read ..good use of form..light & love

John Freeman

September 14, 2011 at 3:03 PM

Nice Tanka, Jack... Congratulations on a worthy entry in Carolyn's contest. Agape, Moses

David Williams

September 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

hey Jack congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 14, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Jack. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

September 14, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Jack, your description of the horror of 9/11 is very powerful. You took a unique approach describing the "evil alter" and the innocent lives sacrificed to hate. Congratulations on your win! There were many great entries, so take pride in your achievement. Love, Carolyn

Jack Ross Jr.

September 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM

Wonderful write as per usual Jack few words but tells the entire story quite vividly....good luck on contest mate looks like the competition is pretty stiff in this one from the entries I have read...with love....your mate Jack

Sara Kendrick

September 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM

Reads like a winning entry..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and taking time to comment on my work..Bubbles would lift up my spirits today..I think I will see if I have any in the cabinet and spend time blowing them..Yes, 911 was a terrible event..Many people will remember it from a personal level of what they was doing that day..I still remember what I was doing when I found out John Kennedy died..Sara

Elizabeth Wesley

September 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Such a message with so few words. A tribute to show how much you care.

Kevin Clark

September 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Nice tribute to 911 victims

Jack Ross Jr.

September 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Wonderful write mate Jack you did an awesome job of covering all the bases with this awesome tanka...how can people be so deceived by the false prophet Mohammed when he teaches hate and murder when Christ tought love and forgiveness....with love...your mate old Jack

Poet Destroyer A

September 11, 2011 at 3:10 AM

a very touching entry! Good luck in the contest, very deep.. Take care,..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM

wow Jack fantastic words to reflect this tragic day in our American History involving so many people of all origins luv..good luck in contest.. profound words..