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Weep For the Innocent

Weep for the innocent ones who were slain in the name of hate. Weep for the children left fatherless, the spouse left without a mate, a parent whose child is no more. Then weep for this country and pray that we come together, without prejudice, to heal. 7/17/16 For Eve Roper's Triple Tectractys contest 2nd Place

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Jan Allison

Date: 7/29/2016 12:40:00 PM

Many congrats on your win Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:15:00 PM

Thank you, Jan!

Constance La France

Date: 7/27/2016 6:17:00 PM

Kim, CONGRATULATIONS. .what an amazing write~

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:14:00 PM

Thank you, Constance!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/25/2016 2:44:00 PM

Your Triple Tetractys poem was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:12:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sara!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/23/2016 5:58:00 PM

This is beautiful Kim. We see the pain on the news and we get used to the sadness, but many do not feel true empathy as expressed in your poem. The news always makes the tears flow. Congratulations on your well deserved second placement Kim! 7 ; )

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:11:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. Until you mentioned it, I ddn't notice it was shaped like a cross.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/23/2016 6:00:00 PM

P.S. Your poem is in the shape of a cross too I noticed!

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 7/23/2016 10:39:00 AM

Good poem you have a great heart Wendy

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:09:00 PM

Thank you, Wendy!

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/22/2016 10:29:00 PM

Nice work Kim, congratulations...

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:07:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2016 5:44:00 PM

congrats for a well deserved win, Kim.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:06:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea!

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/22/2016 2:00:00 PM

Hi Kim, I enjoyed your powerful message. Congrats on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:05:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis! I appreciate it!

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/22/2016 1:54:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your placement, Kim! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:03:00 PM

Thank you again, Sandra!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/21/2016 1:52:00 PM

- I sacrifice my tears ... a great and touching poems, Kim - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:02:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/21/2016 6:25:00 AM

Amazing poem, Kim. So appropriate for our present times and so much said in your well-chosen words in this short form. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/30/2016 1:01:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra!