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 Joan E.
Thank you for reprising your reactions to 9/11. I did not realize your Prime Minister could have been in the World Trade Center at the time of the attack. I admired your use of rhymes and the many pictures to heighten the intensity of your description. Best wishes in the contest. Sighs- Joan
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020
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Thank you for reprising your reactions to 9/11. I did not realize your Prime Minister could have been in the World Trade Center at the time of the attack. I admired your use of rhymes and the many pictures to heighten the intensity of your description. Best wishes in the contest. Sighs- Joan
Comment Written 18-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020
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Hi Joan not in the World Trade Centre, but he was speaking in a hotel up the road from the Pentagon, so still close to the drama there. It was our international swimmer Ian Thorpe was about to go into the WTC but just as well he changed his mind. Thanks for coming by. I finally got All Time Best for this! Yay!
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Congratulations on having your poem well received. Cheers- Joan
Comment from Ulla
Hi Geoff, this is a great and very poignant poem about what happened on that terrible day. As you say, it's actually got worse over the years since then. And now the pandemic. Where is all going to end?
I hope you are both well? All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Hi Geoff, this is a great and very poignant poem about what happened on that terrible day. As you say, it's actually got worse over the years since then. And now the pandemic. Where is all going to end?
I hope you are both well? All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Yes, Ulla, there are those who want to deny it ever happened same as the Holocaust. Thanks for coming by.
Comment from Sally Law
Superb, dear Geoff and aptly illustrated. You called the world view in this and I appreciated that. It's hard to comprehend the magnitude year after year but you captured it. Enjoy these stars.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Superb, dear Geoff and aptly illustrated. You called the world view in this and I appreciated that. It's hard to comprehend the magnitude year after year but you captured it. Enjoy these stars.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
Comment Written 13-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2020
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Thanks Sis all because you reminded me of the occasion. I am glad it finally made All Time Best!
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You are most welcome. I'm delighted it made All Time Best, as well.
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You are most welcome. I'm delighted it made All Time Best, as well.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
J can believe I missed this the first time around. That is my loss. So sorry. I enjoyed reading. 9/11 is a time we must never forget as our cancel culture is attempting to rewrite history. Thank you for re-posting.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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J can believe I missed this the first time around. That is my loss. So sorry. I enjoyed reading. 9/11 is a time we must never forget as our cancel culture is attempting to rewrite history. Thank you for re-posting.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Yes Sis by the same ones that want to deny the Holocaust ever happened. Thanks very much. Sally Law reminded me of the anniversary so had to get it out again.
Comment from juliaSjames
Thanks for reposting your poem, Geoff. It's still relevant today. The title could refer to the current pandemic, couldn't it?
The last two stanzas are a fervent plea that all your readers will sincerely pray.
Stay safe
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thanks for reposting your poem, Geoff. It's still relevant today. The title could refer to the current pandemic, couldn't it?
The last two stanzas are a fervent plea that all your readers will sincerely pray.
Stay safe
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Thanks Julia, a dear Blind Lady here on FS reminded me of the anniversary so knew I had to get it out again.
Comment from robyn corum
Geoff,
What a special tribute to this sad day. The effect just goes on and on, doesn't it? It was a day the whole world stopped, I think. It was lovely the way so many countries joined with us in our misery and pain. Thank you!
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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Geoff,
What a special tribute to this sad day. The effect just goes on and on, doesn't it? It was a day the whole world stopped, I think. It was lovely the way so many countries joined with us in our misery and pain. Thank you!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2020
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AMEN! Thanks for coming by. Sally Law reminded me it was the Anniversary so thought good to get this out again seeing we here in Australia also came close to losing a couple of our important people. I guess Aussies were also lost in the bombing as well as US folks.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for remembering this tragic day with such compassion, Geoffrey! Appreciate you re-sharing your poem.
Hope you and Louise are both doing well.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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Thank you for remembering this tragic day with such compassion, Geoffrey! Appreciate you re-sharing your poem.
Hope you and Louise are both doing well.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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Glad you came by. Sally Law the blind lady reminded me of the anniversary so decided to get this out again.
Comment from Ben Colder
This is well done. A deep remembrance in our minds and hearts but we will surrender to the evil thoughts of those sow discord.
You did good with this poem.
I find no fault.
Blessings Bro.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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This is well done. A deep remembrance in our minds and hearts but we will surrender to the evil thoughts of those sow discord.
You did good with this poem.
I find no fault.
Blessings Bro.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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Thanks Bro. Sally Law, the blind Lady reminded me of the anniversary, decided to get this out again.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a wonderful tribute to those who died on that tragic day. Horror like this has continued by the hands of terrorists. Today it is the the form of riots, protests, burning, looting, etc. Great post!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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This is a wonderful tribute to those who died on that tragic day. Horror like this has continued by the hands of terrorists. Today it is the the form of riots, protests, burning, looting, etc. Great post!
Comment Written 11-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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Thanks Sis a very old contest entry that never did any good probably because of the Australian connections.
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I appreciated this post.
Comment from judiverse
It would be an eerie feeling to think of going to the World Trade Center on that fateful day and then change your mind. That person must have thought God was really on his side that day. I didn't know about Australia's PM being in the city at that time. It is still a sad time, and I'm there are events to commemorate 9/11. We should never forget. We must pray that such a tragedy will not occur again. Excellent rhyme. judi
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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It would be an eerie feeling to think of going to the World Trade Center on that fateful day and then change your mind. That person must have thought God was really on his side that day. I didn't know about Australia's PM being in the city at that time. It is still a sad time, and I'm there are events to commemorate 9/11. We should never forget. We must pray that such a tragedy will not occur again. Excellent rhyme. judi
Comment Written 11-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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Thanks, Judi the PM was speaking at a hotel near the Pentagon I forget where that is but also part of all this.
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You're welcome. I'm sure what the PM was doing there got lost amidst the terror attack happening. judi
