benita  +  116761 Sat, 09 Jul 05 10:41 AM A day like any other Is what today seems to be Until I turn on the news On channel twenty-three.   The scene that confronts me Is shockingly true Blood is the only colour Splashed in all its gory hue.   Explosions of terror Just render countless dead Life for some means only bloodshed.   Laughter turns to tears In just a brief while Why do terror and destruction Make some smile?   With solemn hearts We silently pray For the victims of destiny Who have tragically gone away.   We pray that the ones Who have taken the lives of so many Learn to honour peace Live and let live in harmony. benita Joined on Mon, Jan 31 2005 India Contributing Member 1,667 But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep - Robert Frost

	abbie1948  +  117559 Tue, 12 Jul 05 12:17 PM Thank you for your thoughts, Benita. The form you have chosen is perhaps not quite right for the sentiment, but I certainly appreciate the sentiment. abbie1948 Joined on Thu, Mar 24 2005 England Senior Member 2,657 Hope that helps. Abbie

	benita  +  117889 Wed, 13 Jul 05 06:57 AM Hi abbie!  I still do have a long long way to go in writing good poetry & agree that this one could have turned out better!  Maybe next time -for the poetry of course! benita