Great rhythm to this Rita, as always, technically very good. Your poem is current. Your poetry so often reflects how real life affects your thoughts. It keeps me coming back for more.
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
Thank you, Damien. I write what presents itself, for good or bad. I suppose it's my way of dealing .. read moreThank you, Damien. I write what presents itself, for good or bad. I suppose it's my way of dealing with the world around me...
Beneath the veneer, today's world is a cruel and dangerous place and if not for the brave men and women of police forces everywhere, it would be even more dangerous.
For such sacrifice we should remain ever grateful.
Philly is no different than anyplace that has to be policed. And policing in the 21st century is the
toughest job on the planet. I felt your pain in this write Rita. I have been to Philadelphia, those
rows of connecting houses and narrow streets. It's a very proud city. But in todays world,
even the proudest of places know pain.
well done...dana
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
You have described my home perfectly, Dana - rows of connecting houses, and for the most part, conne.. read moreYou have described my home perfectly, Dana - rows of connecting houses, and for the most part, connected neighbors. Close quarters make it all the more difficult to see this happening. You are right - keeping the peace is the toughest job. Thank you.
MHSRIP, very well written dear, im sorry for the loss of the man and my heart goes to the family, kudos to you for writing such an inspiring and heart warming piece and reminding us all that be it in philadelphia or anywhere else that brothely love and spirit of caring and compassion must still take precedence.
How very sad. It seems there is little respect for police officers these days. They put their lives on the line every day. Too much violence in every part of our world these days. A heartfelt write. Lydi**
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
It is so disheartening... but so many of our citizens are rallying to show appreciation for our men .. read moreIt is so disheartening... but so many of our citizens are rallying to show appreciation for our men in blue, too. :)
It must be hard for the inhabitants to have to see that on the news all the time and then to see city PR people to promote it as something else - must create a weird dichotomy in peoples heads. God Bless the officers family who he leaves behind. Terrible.
Your pen is dignity itself though Rita and I admire you for posting this.
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
Thank you for that, Anto. I truly love my city, but this kind of event is so sad and frustrating...
9 Years Ago
That love comes through loud and clear Rita. Well said, my friend. God Bless
Well, though the very means of this poetry you have given a great tribute, to the immortal soul who sacrificed his life for the well-being of others. Let, me add the officer has not dies, because there are people like you who will remember him. Because, dead is who, who is forgotten.
We in India, have the identical feeling of brave soldiers, who protect us from enemies. They do not sleep, so that we can sleep in peace, they confront bullets, so that the children of the country have a bright future. I salute those martyrs.
I nice yet, sad poem.
Devanshu
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
Thank you so much, Devanshu. You are right - the brave officers who give their lives in service are .. read moreThank you so much, Devanshu. You are right - the brave officers who give their lives in service are never forgotten...
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