Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 39 "Nothing Like This Before"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
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Comment from William Ross
Excellent, nicely done on the 911 prompt with this poem, I still think so many unanswered questions about this attack.
Good rhyme and rhythm, has a nice meter and reads real well, should do very well, Best of luck and have a great day
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Excellent, nicely done on the 911 prompt with this poem, I still think so many unanswered questions about this attack.
Good rhyme and rhythm, has a nice meter and reads real well, should do very well, Best of luck and have a great day
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Thanks mate. Appreciate your kind review. I agree about many unanswered questions. As I shared with another reviewer seems a lot of slackness contributed to Pearl Harbour to which 911 is being compared for our generation. One wonders how many things were left undone that should have been done to prevent what happened on 911. Cheers.
Comment from Mabaker
Lovey sentiments Dr Sankey. I always look forward to your works as I know I won't be disappointed and I never am. You write from your heart and The One who knows your heart understands every time. Sincerely Anne.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Lovey sentiments Dr Sankey. I always look forward to your works as I know I won't be disappointed and I never am. You write from your heart and The One who knows your heart understands every time. Sincerely Anne.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Thanks Anne just saw a weird post with your name in with ours totally out of whack. Thanks for coming by.
Comment from seaglass
It was a shocking day as was the bombing of the Oklahoma courthouse and the Boston marathon. I remember watching TV when the helicopter of Jewish athletes exploded in the 80's. News and social media repeat it before our eyes for days. It's hard to believe humans can be so cruel.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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It was a shocking day as was the bombing of the Oklahoma courthouse and the Boston marathon. I remember watching TV when the helicopter of Jewish athletes exploded in the 80's. News and social media repeat it before our eyes for days. It's hard to believe humans can be so cruel.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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yes Sis, you are so right. Thanks for coming by appreciate your fine review.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Most definitely the worst devastation ever visited upon the United States by an enemy. We, in other countries, felt your pain, FEEL your pain, for it is an event that will never be forgotten, nor should it!
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Most definitely the worst devastation ever visited upon the United States by an enemy. We, in other countries, felt your pain, FEEL your pain, for it is an event that will never be forgotten, nor should it!
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Thanks Sis. I am not in America I am in the country alluded to in the Poem. But we DID certainly feel the pain. Watch the nuts try and make this a big untrue story down the road ie a fallacy like some have done with the Holocaust etc.
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Undoubtedly. Vile. Makes me furious. You're very welcome.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
That was for sure the saddest day the world had seen and we pray not for it to ever happen again. But sadly these terrorists are trying again to destroy lives in other ways.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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That was for sure the saddest day the world had seen and we pray not for it to ever happen again. But sadly these terrorists are trying again to destroy lives in other ways.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Yes Sandra they are and when you have someone at the Helm that supports their kind, well what can I say. God bless and thanks.
Comment from damommy
Of course, you won't seen that movie again. It was too close to the truth, and heaven forbid, we can't have that!
Nice poem you've written that day, and how some things are never told.
(I think "purp" should be "perp.") 8-)
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Of course, you won't seen that movie again. It was too close to the truth, and heaven forbid, we can't have that!
Nice poem you've written that day, and how some things are never told.
(I think "purp" should be "perp.") 8-)
Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016
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Yeah I was not sure of that spelling will fix someone else used the word today and I did wonder. My wife agreed with you about why that movie will never run again. Cheers.
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Hey thanks I corrected "purp" to "perp" I was wondering. Glad we got it early in the peace, SHare a siggy Dean Kuch made for me.
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Isn't that the cutest thing? I wonder how he does that? 8-)
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We two women are smart. LOL.
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I am bloke mate!
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I meant your wife and me.
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Hi I fixed that purp thing thanks you are the second one to pick it up. Thanks anyway I did wonder about it.
Did I share Dean Kuch's Siggy he made me sorry if a repeat. Not allowed on reviews but I can use it on replies hehe.
Comment from Randolph Nicholas Ellison
Awesome ending and good to help us never forget. The second stanza as sort of confusing. I didn't understand the significance of the Australian prime minister in relation to the guy choosing not to enter the wtc.
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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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Awesome ending and good to help us never forget. The second stanza as sort of confusing. I didn't understand the significance of the Australian prime minister in relation to the guy choosing not to enter the wtc.
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Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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Hi Randolph, they were both very close to the danger. Ian Thorpe fortuitously changed his mind about going into WTC then the planes hit. I forget the name of the Hotel the PM was speaking in that was quite close to the Pentagon on the day the plane hit there. Sorry if confusing. Thanks for the review. If there is a way to clarify let me know.
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nope now it makes sense. good poem.
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Thanks very much. I guess you know where I come from ha! Been wondering about the rules of this competition and being allowed to promote the poem??
Comment from Nika2016
You think that God could ferret out the true masterminds?Because glaring inconsistencies abound...as if we are mindless idiots. Let's start with WHY Attached worked for the CIA and the others trained on US military bases and at a CIA air base in Venice Florida...that's a start...
Your poem displays empathy and a sense of loss. I know who you are.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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You think that God could ferret out the true masterminds?Because glaring inconsistencies abound...as if we are mindless idiots. Let's start with WHY Attached worked for the CIA and the others trained on US military bases and at a CIA air base in Venice Florida...that's a start...
Your poem displays empathy and a sense of loss. I know who you are.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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Thanks Nika for the review. Appreciate you coming by. I am a bit lost as some of the terminology sorry.
Comment from Sis Cat
A fine and powerful poem about a horrible day we will not forget. Even though fifteen years have passed, the attack still shocks and pains me. I remember that day well. It is my generation's Pearl Harbor. Your poem is well-rhymed and tries to make sense of the hatred, carnage, and lies.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest with this fine poem.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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A fine and powerful poem about a horrible day we will not forget. Even though fifteen years have passed, the attack still shocks and pains me. I remember that day well. It is my generation's Pearl Harbor. Your poem is well-rhymed and tries to make sense of the hatred, carnage, and lies.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest with this fine poem.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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Hi Sis Cat, definitely our generation's Pearl Harbour for sure. One wonders how many faults as there were leading to the Pearl Harbour attack, will emerge about 911. God Bless.
Comment from LisaD123
This is an eloquent and moving tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. The rhyme helps to add to the feelings of anger and fury. The rhyming couplet at the end sums up the feelings for the future.
On my computer, it looks like a full-stop/period in the last line, rather than a comma.
Thanks for sharing and good luck with the contest.
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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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This is an eloquent and moving tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. The rhyme helps to add to the feelings of anger and fury. The rhyming couplet at the end sums up the feelings for the future.
On my computer, it looks like a full-stop/period in the last line, rather than a comma.
Thanks for sharing and good luck with the contest.
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Comment Written 17-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016
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Thanks I will check that out and fix. Appreciate your review. First cab off the rank, hehe.