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Good Bye

Mutely, tearfully
Swallowed up, submerged in grief
Remembering calls
You may leave us a message—
At the sound of the tone please…



Caryl Ramsdale
Copyright © 2011  All rights reserved.
Tanka Poetry Form

September 10, 2011

~* Please pray for those left behind on that fateful day, September 11, 2001. *~
My "heartfelt condolences" to the brave families of 911.

“Remembering 9/11” poetry contest sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire

~1st Place~
9/14/2011

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Judy Ball

Date: 10/9/2011 10:02:00 AM

WoW! I cnn feel the total rejection in this. A good write. God Bless, JB

Constance La France

Date: 9/18/2011 11:08:00 AM

What a deserving first place, just an amazing write, sadly beautiful.. and thanks for your ever comments and support of my poetry~~

Susan Buchel

Date: 9/17/2011 9:48:00 AM

You've said it all in just a few lines - others have taken hundreds of pages....

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 9/17/2011 8:25:00 AM

congratulations to you on the personal way you brought this one home to the heart, Caryl.

Fabiyas M V

Date: 9/17/2011 6:07:00 AM

It's a gem with a message,Caryl.You are Aversatile writer.LUV.FABIYAS M V

Jack Horne

Date: 9/16/2011 1:59:00 PM

This really is a beauty, Caryl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2011 10:26:00 PM

CAryl, Congratulations on your well deserved win!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 9/15/2011 5:39:00 PM

Paralyzed in fear and speechless...oh yes, this is awesome, Caryl. I also love the 4th line that makes it ultrapersonal. Congrats to u, Gwendolen

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 9/15/2011 5:26:00 PM

A touching write that deserves to be on top... always Michael

Jack Horne

Date: 9/15/2011 3:49:00 PM

Very moving piece. Many congratulations to you, Caryl : )

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 9/15/2011 12:47:00 PM

so much grief. I like how you made something so routine as answering the phone, mean so much. congratulations on your win :)

Bob Quigley

Date: 9/15/2011 10:58:00 AM

Nicely said. Congratulations on your 1st place win Caryl

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/15/2011 10:11:00 AM

Very expressive work..Enjoyed..Congrats..Sara

Lee Ramage

Date: 9/15/2011 12:06:00 AM

Oh, this brings goosebumps. Well done, congratulations on this poem. You honour them well. Lee

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/15/2011 12:03:00 AM

so well expressed; no wonder it's tops, caryl..sunniest congrats on your special win :) huggs

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 9/14/2011 8:31:00 PM

Those last messages, those voices beyond graves...very emotional. Congratulations on your top win. Best, iolanda

Kim Merryman

Date: 9/14/2011 8:20:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Caryl! Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/14/2011 8:11:00 PM

Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Carolyn, Caryl

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 9/14/2011 6:24:00 PM

Fine master piece,Caryl.Congratulations on your well deserved win...may God continue to guide and protect those left behind....

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/14/2011 4:56:00 PM

The sound of those messages.....chilling and profoundly unforgettable. This poem is so stirring with emotion...excellent!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/14/2011 3:39:00 PM

Congrats Caryl on a fantastic first place win luv..

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/14/2011 2:46:00 PM

yes SO fast..loved one could not grasp the happening or the dead their deaths..Congrad's light & love

David Williams

Date: 9/14/2011 2:46:00 PM

hey Caryl congrats on your win..David

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/14/2011 2:41:00 PM

Yes, those unanswered phone calls...for so long. congratulations on a wonderful entry and win. Love, Joyce

John Freeman

Date: 9/14/2011 2:39:00 PM

Captures the scene perfectly Caryl. Congratulations on your worthy first place. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/14/2011 2:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Caryl. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/14/2011 1:32:00 PM

Caryl, I got chills when I read your entry. I had visions of family members trying to call the victims and getting a recording. You rose right to the top with this first place win! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2011 8:37:00 PM

this is a creative way to approach the topic, CARyl. A powerful last line. LUv, Andrea (and good luck in the contest)