Frank E Gibbard Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Three years ago on an average working day Some ordinary people went their normal way Extraordinary events then intervened Nothing was to be as it had seemed. Doing business, playing, living, status quo - All about to change but how we did not know. Three years ago today we in London felt the bitter blast of terrorism But Londoners stood steadfast with familiar displays of heroism On that Seventh July now known to us in short as "seven seven" A gang of fanatic individuals thought they’d found their path to heaven. Those needless deaths that fateful day left many who are grieving, We honour them by staying strong in the city we believe in. (London 7/07/2008) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilsover Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 That's a heck of a poem, Frank. Strong and proud -- I hope many of your countrymen have the chance to see it, it does the city proud. -- tilsover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelJosol Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 We lost a countrymen in that fateful day. London is such a an international city, the cowards have hurt so many braves that day. It is fitting you remember it through a poem, Frank. Quote "Words are not things, and yet they are not non-things either." - Ann Lauterbach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Very worth dedication Frank. I remember at that day. It is good what you expressed in the last line. That is for every respect. I like it. Thank you for sharing. Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenlangur Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hi Frank, This is a strong and emotional marking of a terrible day in the lives of Londoners. You capture the unexpected and sudden shattering of lives and the courage and heroism of those who lost their loved ones and of the this magnificent city. A moving and timely tribute to the city you love. goldenlangur Quote goldenlangur Even a single enemy is too many and a thousand friends too few - Bhutanese saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks all , tilsover hello there. Thanks Joel, as you say many different nationals get caught up in these indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Thanks Aleks and Golden for comments. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Frank, you have commemorated the event with an occasional poem. I would like to write one too some day. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawn shop Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I like your take on the matter. Clear and concise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks Tony and Jon, belatedly for comments. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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