by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

JAPAN 03.12.11

March 13, 2011 12:23 AM UTC (Updated: March 13, 2011 12:42 AM UTC)
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JAPAN 03.12.2011

©Robert C Burnham

 

I know one friend in Japan.  I know not where she is.  Her name is Mikiko Unemoto.

 

Japan’s rumbling hearts

Are crying out to the world

Let’s be there for them

 

Lest we all forget

Mother Nature’s awesome wrath

Remember Japan

 

My friend Mikiko,

Tonight I wonder of you

Praying you are safe.

 

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 

 

Off solemn stretches of golden sand

Starry flowers of our time

Leave the world by Nature’s crime

 

The hours of this day will stand

A chaotic flash of blue and green

Within, our pain can be so mean

 

Forever etched in poignant scene

Homes and hearts, they both burned

And still I fear we’ll never learn

 

For all of us there’s no return

We look for faith heavenward

In hope they’ll be a just reward

 

* * *

Comments: 15

Cathi L. Mar 13, 2011, 12:30am UTC
Here's positive thoughts with warm, embracing love and energy for Mikiko and all who she holds dear.
JOHN BECK Mar 13, 2011, 8:21am UTC
From me as well.
William Dotani Mar 13, 2011, 3:04am UTC
This verse has a lovely flowing rhythm to give a message of general and special caring. Very enjoyable read.
I hope Ms. Uemoto well, happy and safe.
Kasey Klein Mar 13, 2011, 4:33am UTC
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elizabeth evans Mar 13, 2011, 8:12am UTC
Poignant thoughts to send abroad to those in need. The images coming out of Japan are truly horrific.


Thanks for posting to Triple Name Club.
Randi Burnham-Brown Mar 13, 2011, 8:39am UTC
A nice poem for a horrible tragedy. Japan is in incredible sorrow right now, may God strenghten her.
RedBird. B. Mar 13, 2011, 1:08pm UTC
Robert, This is Wonderfully Written. A Beautiful Tribute to those who have Lost and feel so empty!
Priya P. Mar 13, 2011, 6:01pm UTC
I agree with William, very nice flowing rhythm. So many affected. If they could just read your poem to know that so many here do really care.
Len Maxwell Mar 13, 2011, 6:52pm UTC
Nicely penned with a touching sentiment.

Thank you for sharing this work with Gather’s Best Writers & Artists where I have the pleasure of featuring it.
Angela A. Mar 13, 2011, 7:05pm UTC
It is hard not knowing if someone you care about is all right.

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elizabeth evans Mar 15, 2011, 6:21pm UTC
Featured in Angels on Pillows.
Tracy Fabre Mar 18, 2011, 9:47am UTC
As I said on David's post...

:-(
David W. Mar 21, 2011, 4:42pm UTC
Truly poignant writings. Hopefuly search and the Gods of fate will find your friend, healthy and in good spirit.
Jennifer Lee Mar 23, 2011, 12:33am UTC
Beautifully done.

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