Tragedy Abroad

Japans painful wounds
Shakes the world and floods our eyes
Our prayers go out
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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June 5, 2016 at 9:16 PM
Robert Ginter, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
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May 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Good one, Rob! Nice to see you again :)
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May 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Heya ! I remember this poem Rob . . it is a great pleasure to read your poems . This is a perfect Haiku . Would love you read your poems . Cant explain how happy I am to see you here :-) God bless you as always . Your friend Smriti
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May 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Hello Rob I feel the same ,great to see your poetry too my friend This is a perfect haiku . Anne
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May 16, 2011 at 5:06 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Robert. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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May 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM
That was terrible and still is..They are a very strong people...From what I see on tv they are fighting to rebuild and get on with their lives...Sara
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May 15, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Lovely tribute you have paid on the recent tragedy of the island nation, Robert
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May 14, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Robert, our deepest prayers. to all... I am one who hopes they are finding their faith... They have shown us thru the years that they stand strong to go on everyday... , take care, and thanks for this wonderful haiku ;-)sure enjoyed,..p.d.
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May 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading this creative poetry regarding the tragic circumstances in Japan.. u might want to enter in the contest posted on Japan..good luck with luv as u share your poetry with others..luv..
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May 14, 2011 at 8:51 PM
Thank-you for your warm welcome. You certainly seem to be a sweetheart! :) I am fairly new to poetry, I wrote my first in December. I was a member of Lulu poetry previously. I look forward to reading your work and seeing your comments. See you soon! -ROB
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