Diane Locksley Poet Tanka

The Great Eagle Wept

It's been a decade

but it seems like yesterday

the great eagle wept

a world mourned in unison,

fleet of souls rose to heaven




Written for the 9/11 remembrance contest

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Julie Clark April 19, 2014 at 12:56 AM wow what beautiful words love it

Jack Horne September 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM Many congratulations to you, Diane : )

Bob Quigley September 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM I love the line "the great eagle wept" Very appropriate. Nice write

Caryl Ramsdale September 15, 2011 at 5:11 AM My favorite lines, "the great eagle wept " and "fleet of souls rose to heaven" Congratulations on your 10th Place win my friend. CR"

Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 1:07 AM Oh, this is so well done. It really touches my soul. Congratulations on your win. Lee

John Freeman September 14, 2011 at 9:32 PM a world mourned in unison, Perhaps on good thing that, Diane. Congratulations on your worthy verse. Agape, Moses

Kim Merryman September 14, 2011 at 8:56 PM Congrats on your win, Diane! Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta September 14, 2011 at 8:26 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Diane

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM Congrats Diane on your wonderful win ...

David Williams September 14, 2011 at 3:17 PM hey Diane congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown September 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Diane. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire September 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM Diane, I love the image of the fleet of souls rising to heaven as the great eagle weeps. Congratulations on your win! There were many great entries, so take pride in your achievement. Love, Carolyn

Kim Merryman September 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM Beautiful tribute to 9/11. Best wishes for the contest. Kim