Selflessness
What is real love?40 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a wonderful ode to a loved one lost in the 9/11 attacks. This shows the affects it had on the people left after the attack. It also honors all first responders that save a lot of people and some who lost their lives doing it.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019
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This is a wonderful ode to a loved one lost in the 9/11 attacks. This shows the affects it had on the people left after the attack. It also honors all first responders that save a lot of people and some who lost their lives doing it.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 31-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2019
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My, this is an older post. Somebody's been in my portfolio. I'm pleased you were inspired and touched by this. I wrote it in just a few minutes. This day will never be forgotten.
Sending you my best today and many thanks for the kind review,
Sally xo
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I like to go back and see past posts. It surprises the poet. I have decided to just go through the pix this group and review one of their poems .
You are right it will never be forgotten.
You are most kindly welcome
Joan
Comment from A. Willow Bends
Absolutely beautiful! I am in this club and haven't even begun to get time to work with this picture yet. You have done it proud, my friend. Moving, intense, loaded with the appropriate, respectful emotion that we cannot begin to understand. (or at least, I cannot!)
Great job!
Wendy
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2019
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Absolutely beautiful! I am in this club and haven't even begun to get time to work with this picture yet. You have done it proud, my friend. Moving, intense, loaded with the appropriate, respectful emotion that we cannot begin to understand. (or at least, I cannot!)
Great job!
Wendy
Comment Written 17-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much. This is my first potlatch poetry try. This day means so much to me personally and aid thought I would give it a try. I appreciate you catching up to me. :+)
Sending you my best today as, dear Wendy.
Sal xo
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Your poem resonates very well with your club name - Patriots that gave their life for the well-being of the others. I really liked this part"Their first response
was selflessness,
not me or mine,
but ours.
They donned themselves
in courage"
thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2019
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Your poem resonates very well with your club name - Patriots that gave their life for the well-being of the others. I really liked this part"Their first response
was selflessness,
not me or mine,
but ours.
They donned themselves
in courage"
thank you for sharing
Comment Written 14-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2019
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Thank you, Iza. I appreciate the lovely review and specific comments. It is so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
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You are welcome, Sally😊
Comment from Mitchell Brontė
A brilliant, heartfelt poem Sally, wonderfully penned, brought a lump to my throat.
The picture you have painted with your words is outstanding.
Best wishes
Mitchell
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2019
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A brilliant, heartfelt poem Sally, wonderfully penned, brought a lump to my throat.
The picture you have painted with your words is outstanding.
Best wishes
Mitchell
Comment Written 14-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2019
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Thank you, Mitchell. I appreciate your kind and heartfelt review. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from Susan Larson
This is a beautiful tribute to those who lost loved one es and to those who lost their own lives in that tragedy on 9/11. We cannot let ourselves forget. I love your line "I kissed my hand and touched it to your name"
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2019
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This is a beautiful tribute to those who lost loved one es and to those who lost their own lives in that tragedy on 9/11. We cannot let ourselves forget. I love your line "I kissed my hand and touched it to your name"
Comment Written 13-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2019
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Thank you, dear Susan. I appreciate the heartfelt review and kind words. It is so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from PoemsOfDD
A very touching tribute to a tragic scene that gripped the world and will forever be a page in history - 9/11. This poem recognizes those lost and the ones that also gave their life in trying to help. Forever thankful and forever reminded. ~DD
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2019
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A very touching tribute to a tragic scene that gripped the world and will forever be a page in history - 9/11. This poem recognizes those lost and the ones that also gave their life in trying to help. Forever thankful and forever reminded. ~DD
Comment Written 13-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much, dear DD. I?m glad you could appreciate my tribute to the selfless heroes of 9/11.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from poetwatch
When people came together to become one was a sad event, Sally. Down here by the border the clouds of pain could be felt. Everyone was praying and many were crying. You penned a poem to not forget those that died. I thank you for your patriotic soul. The only thing that one should forget is the hatred after that. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2019
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When people came together to become one was a sad event, Sally. Down here by the border the clouds of pain could be felt. Everyone was praying and many were crying. You penned a poem to not forget those that died. I thank you for your patriotic soul. The only thing that one should forget is the hatred after that. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and insightful comments. It is so appreciated, Jose.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I agree with you. I think that selflessness is real love, unconditional love. Jesus is our prime example of this. When He could have thrown in the towel and let us all go to hell, He didn't. He said: "If this cup could pass from me, nevertheless, not my will, but thy will be done." That dreadful day along with 9-11 should always be remember. Those responders did what none of the rest of us did. They sacrificed themselves for the cause of others in many life and death situations. I really like this Sally and enjoyed reading this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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I agree with you. I think that selflessness is real love, unconditional love. Jesus is our prime example of this. When He could have thrown in the towel and let us all go to hell, He didn't. He said: "If this cup could pass from me, nevertheless, not my will, but thy will be done." That dreadful day along with 9-11 should always be remember. Those responders did what none of the rest of us did. They sacrificed themselves for the cause of others in many life and death situations. I really like this Sally and enjoyed reading this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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Yes, Jesus is the ultimate example of selflessness. Thank you for the wonderful review and kind comforting words. It is so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally :+)
Comment from Darlene Franklin
You take a an already powerful, moving poem from the universal to the personal, multiplying its effect. Magnificent. Thank you for remembering and sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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You take a an already powerful, moving poem from the universal to the personal, multiplying its effect. Magnificent. Thank you for remembering and sharing.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind words. It is so appreciated. For all the brave one who sacrificed their lives!
Sending you my best today as o,
Sal xo
Comment from Dawn Munro
This is wonderful, Sally. I find it very difficult to comment at all about the horrendous events of 9/11-- I am grateful to be alive, and so very sorry for those who suffered (and still do, undoubtedly). Your words speak for me perfectly.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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This is wonderful, Sally. I find it very difficult to comment at all about the horrendous events of 9/11-- I am grateful to be alive, and so very sorry for those who suffered (and still do, undoubtedly). Your words speak for me perfectly.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and kind comforting words. Yes, many have gone on or have died from the result of breathing in all that toxic dust. It?s made more difficult today by a congresswoman and others denying it even happened! Sickening.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
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You are very welcome.
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I had to come back to comment about what you said about people denying it even happened--that's like those who say the Holocaust didn't happen. IMO, they're worse than nuts-- they're guilty by association.
