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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

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 : )

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 :)

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

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

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

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

John Freeman

Date: 9/14/2011 9:21:00 PM

Many tears, Lee. Congratulations on your worthy verse being honored. Agape, Moses

Kim Merryman

Date: 9/14/2011 8:47:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Lee! Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/14/2011 8:22:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/14/2011 4:31:00 PM

Congrats Lee on your wonderful win luv..

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/14/2011 3:28:00 PM

Nicely done Lee. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

David Williams

Date: 9/14/2011 3:02:00 PM

Lee congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/14/2011 2:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Lee. Love, Carol

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

Jack Horne

Date: 9/10/2011 11:18:00 AM

A very strong and moving piece for the contest, Lee

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

Lee Ramage
Date: 9/10/2011 1:50:00 PM

Thanks Kim, I hope I paid it due respect. Lee