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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 Date: 9/15/2011 5:41:00 PM Congrats Lee on a wonderful win.. always Michael Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/15/2011 10:06:00 PM Thanks Michael, it was an hour to write it. Take care Lee

Jack Horne Date: 9/15/2011 4:05:00 PM Many congratulations to you, Lee : ) Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/15/2011 4:45:00 PM Thanks Jack, much appreciated. lee

Black Eyed Susan Date: 9/15/2011 1:11:00 PM So true about so much loss... congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/15/2011 4:45:00 PM Agree, thanks Susan. Lee

Bob Quigley Date: 9/15/2011 10:33:00 AM And hearts forever broken. Well written Lee Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/15/2011 4:45:00 PM Yes ,I'll say. thanks for reading my poem. lee

Caryl Ramsdale Date: 9/15/2011 4:56:00 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 Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/15/2011 4:46:00 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 Date: 9/15/2011 12:31:00 AM love the repetition of lines, lee..sunniest congrats on your special win :) huggs Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/15/2011 12:38:00 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 Date: 9/15/2011 12:27:00 AM Creative series of Senryu, Lee! Congratulations on your win! Thank you for your nice comment. Best, iolanda Login to Reply

John Freeman Date: 9/14/2011 9:21:00 PM Many tears, Lee. Congratulations on your worthy verse being honored. Agape, Moses Login to Reply

Kim Merryman Date: 9/14/2011 8:47:00 PM Congrats on your win, Lee! Kim Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 9/14/2011 8:22:00 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Lee Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 9/14/2011 4:31:00 PM Congrats Lee on your wonderful win luv.. Login to Reply

Joyce Johnson Date: 9/14/2011 3:28:00 PM Nicely done Lee. Congratulations. Love, Joyce Login to Reply

David Williams Date: 9/14/2011 3:02:00 PM Lee congrats on your win..David Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 9/14/2011 2:18:00 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Lee. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 9/14/2011 2:14:00 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 Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 9/10/2011 11:18:00 AM A very strong and moving piece for the contest, Lee Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/10/2011 1:51:00 PM Thank you Jack for your kind comments. It was written from love and respect. Lee

Kim Merryman Date: 9/10/2011 9:27:00 AM A poignant reminder of 9/11. Nicely done, Lee. Kim Login to Reply Lee Ramage Date: 9/10/2011 1:50:00 PM Thanks Kim, I hope I paid it due respect. Lee