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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

Date: 4/19/2014 12:56:00 AM

wow what beautiful words love it

Jack Horne

Date: 9/15/2011 4:09:00 PM

Many congratulations to you, Diane : )

Bob Quigley

Date: 9/15/2011 10:26:00 AM

I love the line "the great eagle wept" Very appropriate. Nice write

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 9/15/2011 5:11:00 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

Date: 9/15/2011 1:07:00 AM

Oh, this is so well done. It really touches my soul. Congratulations on your win. Lee

John Freeman

Date: 9/14/2011 9:32:00 PM

a world mourned in unison, Perhaps on good thing that, Diane. Congratulations on your worthy verse. Agape, Moses

Kim Merryman

Date: 9/14/2011 8:56:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Diane! Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/14/2011 8:26:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Diane

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/14/2011 4:39:00 PM

Congrats Diane on your wonderful win ...

David Williams

Date: 9/14/2011 3:17:00 PM

hey Diane congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/14/2011 2:30:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Diane. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/14/2011 2:25:00 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

Date: 9/10/2011 9:18:00 AM

Beautiful tribute to 9/11. Best wishes for the contest. Kim