Raul Moreno Poet Quatrain

Uss Oklahoma Bb-37

On the morning of Dec. 7th 1941,
429 Marines and Sailors lost their lives.
As a result of a surprise attack on battleship row,
The brave souls perished to an awful demise.

She was a part of the Pacific Fleet when 9 Japanese,
Type 91 aerial torpedoes pummeled her that day.
And then her port bilge struck the harbor bottom,
Commencing to overturn, she began to rest in the bay.

She was the oldest of all the battleships there,
And the first to go down and capsize.
The battleship’s crew went down with their ship,
As horrid black smoke filled the Pearl Harbor skies.
 
The USS Oklahoma was moored at Pearl Harbor,
And a memorial was built at Ford Island in 07.
The Servicemen gave their tomorrows for our today’s,
And Pearl Harbor is the tomb of USS Oklahoma BB-37.

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Elizabeth Neal February 24, 2009 at 3:26 AM Marvelous work Raul, you painted this in a poetic way. This is great education in verse. Nice work. Love E.

Chris Goombi February 18, 2009 at 11:32 PM Sad day it was but you did it justice in this poem, you have taken dedication a new level. -Boo

Tyler Martin February 18, 2009 at 1:39 AM This is a nice dedication to a tragic time. Your heart knows no bounds in describing things very well. Tyler

Daniel Neal February 13, 2009 at 7:02 PM You captured history nicely in this poem, I can't imagine what a day that was. DN

Carolyn Devonshire February 12, 2009 at 7:43 PM Raul, it always breaks my heart to hear of our soldiers sacrificing their lives to protect our freedom. This is an outstanding poem. Carolyn

Robin L. Gass February 12, 2009 at 4:53 PM This is a wonderful tribute to that sad day in history. My dad was 18 and he has talked about what thjat day was like, the shock. Then we experienced 9/11. So devastating that these things have to happen. Awesome write, Raul. GBY Love, Robin

Sharon Winter February 12, 2009 at 6:41 AM Such a remarkable and well deserved tribute. You've outdone yourself with this one. Your writing dedications are a true gift and touch the hearts of us all. Thanks dear Raul. Love, Shar

Debbie Guzzi February 12, 2009 at 6:21 AM War, alway war, the war to end all wars and why is there never an end. We need to stop hating and being greedy. Sorrow fills all who live at all the deaths of all loved ones. Light & Love Debbie Thanks for reading me!!

Arany P. February 12, 2009 at 2:54 AM its nice to see... it decribed in poetry!! wonderfully written! ~ ARany

Brian Strand February 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM A fulcrum event that changed 20th century history Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Tyesha Ehigiator February 11, 2009 at 9:56 PM Amazing tribute to all those who have lost their lives and recognition for all those who are still fighting this day..You made me really see this clearly. Tragedy,pain,fear, loss and disbelief swept across this nation and is still very much present as many others are fighting these battles..So much hatred exist in this world just for being different.. Very sad indeed..Awesome piece here, I am blown away each time I read your work.God Bless* and thank you for your comments*Tyesha

Ronald Bingham February 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM Wow, you are so talented, this is a great tribute to all service personnel. Wonderfully done. Blessings, Ron

Carrie Richards February 11, 2009 at 6:10 PM A thoughtful tribute to the men who were lost during the terrible events of that day in l941. As Roosevelt put it "A day that will live in infamy"....and years later 9/11 was another day that lives in infamy. So tragic is war and hate.

Christopher Higgins February 11, 2009 at 4:10 PM This is a good write Raul and it is also a learning tool. You did well to write about this event..great job!