Lee Ramage Poet Senryu

The World's Losses

Flares of fire erupt,
Dust in the wind,
~ The World’s losses.

Tears from everyone,
Pain unimaginable,
~ the world’s losses.



Written by Lee Ramage
September 10, 2011
For Caroline Devonshire’s
“Remembering 9/11”
Placement: 7th

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Michael J. Falotico September 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM Congrats Lee on a wonderful win.. always Michael Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 10:06 PM Thanks Michael, it was an hour to write it. Take care Lee

Jack Horne September 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM Many congratulations to you, Lee : ) Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM Thanks Jack, much appreciated. lee

Black Eyed Susan September 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM So true about so much loss... congratulations on your win :) Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM Agree, thanks Susan. Lee

Bob Quigley September 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM And hearts forever broken. Well written Lee Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM Yes ,I'll say. thanks for reading my poem. lee

Caryl Ramsdale September 15, 2011 at 4:56 AM My favorite line "the world’s losses" I remember those attacks were denounced by governments worldwide. Congratulations on your 7th Place win my friend. CR Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM Thanks so much Caryl, it is so true, the world's losses, glad you picked up on that. Thanks for your comments. Lee

Nette Onclaud September 15, 2011 at 12:31 AM love the repetition of lines, lee..sunniest congrats on your special win :) huggs Lee Ramage September 15, 2011 at 12:38 AM Thanks Nette its actually means the World Trade towers lost people --the second time, the world lost people in not capitalized. I capitalized World to indicate the towers...just a play on words. Thanks for your kind comments. Lee

Iolanda Scripca September 15, 2011 at 12:27 AM Creative series of Senryu, Lee! Congratulations on your win! Thank you for your nice comment. Best, iolanda

John Freeman September 14, 2011 at 9:21 PM Many tears, Lee. Congratulations on your worthy verse being honored. Agape, Moses

Kim Merryman September 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM Congrats on your win, Lee! Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta September 14, 2011 at 8:22 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 14, 2011 at 4:31 PM Congrats Lee on your wonderful win luv..

Joyce Johnson September 14, 2011 at 3:28 PM Nicely done Lee. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

David Williams September 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM Lee congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown September 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Lee. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire September 14, 2011 at 2:14 PM Lee, you describe the pain and tears associated with this attack beautifully in your poem. Congratulations on your win! There were many great entries, so take pride in your achievement. Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne September 10, 2011 at 11:18 AM A very strong and moving piece for the contest, Lee Lee Ramage September 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM Thank you Jack for your kind comments. It was written from love and respect. Lee

Kim Merryman September 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM A poignant reminder of 9/11. Nicely done, Lee. Kim Lee Ramage September 10, 2011 at 1:50 PM Thanks Kim, I hope I paid it due respect. Lee