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Thursday, January 14, 2010

JOLT, RIBBON, ZEAL

THE OLD OAK TREE


For Three Word Wednesday


Yellow RIBBON tied
We waited, in hope for news
JOLT questioned our ZEAL

21 comments:

  1. Yes. Perfect. Somehow it always happens somewhere else and yet I know that it will be me someday.Waiting...I mean.

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  2. Such power in this short piece! Terrific.

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  3. Phew, spot on Stan, only you could think this up!

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  4. Phew, spot on Stan, only you could think this up!

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  5. I was wondering if anyone was going to use a yellow ribbon. Powerful piece.

    -Tim

    http://timremp.blogspot.com/2010/01/wiccan-rivalry.html

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  6. Simple, but there's a lot said in these words.

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  7. True! well said and agree with what others have said !

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  8. Thanks to:
    Pia; Alas, for most days...
    Anthony; I guess it can be taken on many levels.
    Lillibeth; I think were always waiting for the return of something, or someone.
    Tumblewords; Outcomes are usually powerful events.
    Anonymous Andy/Wendy; I heard you the first time - but thank you.
    Tim; Glad you weren't let down.
    Thom; The 3 words are very versatile.
    Just Someone; It's not always bad news...

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  9. yes it's very sad so many perished Thanks for the comment I appreciate you visiting This Blog Of Mine.

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  10. Thanks Larry; Could be equally sad for survivors.

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  11. I have NEVER liked waiting for anything ans especially for loved ones to come home! Nice poem though :)

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  12. Thanks Dee; The uncertainty, suspense, gets to us all.

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  13. Makes me burst into the yellow ribbon song. Thanks for that...I think!

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  14. Thanks KB; Now you've got me at it...

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  15. Wow, few lines with great punch

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  16. cannot help but to think of today's ribbon... a star in a window...different colors have different meaning... and when i see one i cannot help but to stop and pray for that soldier that family...regardless of status... it is great to be free in america... i hope i never forget the price...

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  17. Thanks to:
    Jeeves; When it hits you...
    One More Believer; Always a price...

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  18. beautiful poetry,
    smart post all the way.

    cheers. ;)

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  19. Thanks Jingle; Your visit is appreciated.

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