Why?

Why so much death and destruction? Why the pain in our human race? Why must we hear of these disasters, that on our earth are taking place? This is dedicated to all of those who live in Haiti and to the families of those who were lost in the tragic earthquake over there!

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/28/2010 4:54:00 PM

The earth is waxing old and more and more earthquakes will happen..Keep the creative pen flowing...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..My write about the Hawk was strickly metaphoric for something else..I have enjoyed watching a hawk family close to my home over the years...Some years I see them and then I won't see them then they are back again..Sara

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/4/2010 1:33:00 PM

at least you said something. john

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/19/2010 2:10:00 PM

I think perhaps these happen to bring out the best in mankind. The response has been truly spectacular. Nicely written. Love, Joyce

Robert Stevens

Date: 1/14/2010 10:50:00 AM

Awesome..sad what's going on for sure.. Thank you for your comments on awkward silence

Joanna Smith

Date: 1/14/2010 10:34:00 AM

i love this write it's up my alley and i send out my thoughts and prayers to Haiti. and my money to .....not all of it.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/14/2010 10:13:00 AM

Yes this is a horrific happening and poses so many questions. I though some of our poets would be addressing it with verse. Thank you for your comments on my poem "Farmer Joe". I will be looking for your poetry. Love, Joyce

Elaine George

Date: 1/13/2010 9:01:00 PM

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David Byrne

Date: 1/13/2010 8:54:00 PM

laudable sentiments. thanks for your kind comments.

Elaine George

Date: 1/13/2010 8:43:00 PM

Seana, I do not know the answer to that question. I know we are meant to learn love and compassion while here on earth, but why does it have to be through the pain of others? Very touching poetry. Love, Lainie. And - thank you for your kind comments.