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9/11 REMEMBERED


9/11 REMEMBERED
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Copyright: Magda Indigo (magda_indigo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 368 N: 5730] (31107)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008
Categories: Macro, Mood
Camera: Nikon D200, NIKON AF-S 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED VR
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): MY FLOWERS, FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-11 6:46
Viewed: 236
Points: 14
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With the sad date of 9/11 upon us, TV stations are showing us programs on it; we just watched one last night, on the Marriot Hotel, at the foot of the Twin Towers, stories of horror, sadness, loss, courage and joy.
I remember that terrible day, seeing it develop on TV, not believing my eyes, crying.
I still cannot get my head around it. How just a few people could change the lives of so many.
Whenever anyone there speaks of it... whether it be man or woman young or old, they ALL still become emotional, unable for a moment to go on, the tears rolling...
A 'miraculous' survivor ( a lawyer) just said how it had changed his life, his goal in life now to be kind and gentle to people, never to hurt anybody.
Does it really take such an immense tragedy to change somebody's 'way' of life and their behaviour?
I'm sad. I have laid too many loved ones to rest already, I know what grief is!
Why not take a moment, silence, and think of what you are actually doing?
Are you as kind as you could be?


A Belgian poet, Alice Nahon (Antwerp, 16-08-1896 – Antwerp, 21-05-1933), wrote many beautiful, sensitive poems, but she’s probably best remembered for this one. Well, I never forgot it…

AVONDLIEDEKE III
't Is goed in 't eigen hert te kijken
Nog even vóór het slapen gaan,
Of ik van dageraad tot avond
Geen enkel hert heb zeer gedaan

Of ik geen ogen heb doen schreien,
Geen weemoed op een wezen lei;
Of ik aan liefdeloze mensen
Een woordeke van liefde zei.

En vind ik in het huis mijns herten,
Dat ik één droefenis genas,
Dat ik mijn armen heb gewonden
Rondom één hoofd, dat eenzaam was...;

Dan voel ik op mijn jonge lippen,
Die goedheid lijk een avondzoen...
't Is goed in 't eigen hert te kijken
En zó z'n ogen toe te doen.


I’ll try and translate it:

Eveningsong III

It's good to look into your heart,
Just before closing your eyes,
If I, from dusk to dawn,
Did not bring pain to anybody's heart.

If I did not make anybody cry,
Nor bring sadness on any soul,
If I spoke a word of solace
To a loveless being.

And if, in my home of heart,
Find I healed one wound,
That I find I wrapped my arms
Around ONE head, that was lonely...;

Then I feel, upon my young lips,
That goodness like an evening kiss
It's GOOD to look into your heart,
And close your eyes this way...

Not a bad way to go to sleep.
This was a rose that I transplanted in the pouring rain, beginning of February, it rewarded me with many blooms this Summer! This was taken after yet another shower!

I wish you a day filled with peace in your heart! Thanx, M, (*_*)
ScottHale, chrisJ, Frieda, lisapw1, jean11-3, Freddie, josediogo1958, tucancr has marked this note useful
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Magda,
I think this is a very nice tribute to the victims of the 9/11 tragedy.
I remember what I was doing when it happened and how our world stopped for awhile. I like your notes.
I like the rose here as well...it actually appears as if it's shedding a tear. Good detail and color saturation.
Well done.
Scott

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-11 7:01]

Dear Magda,
What a date indeed. We can not forget.
Your tribute and capture to it
is extraordinary.
TFS
Have a wonderful day
Rosa
:)tomorrow

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3116 W: 280 N: 6312] (24123)
  • [2008-09-11 7:03]

A singularly fine tribute, Magda
The single tear in the rose is the perfect touch
TFs
silke

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3715 W: 216 N: 3721] (28231)
  • [2008-09-11 7:17]

Hi Magda

A fitting tribute for 9/11. Such a sad event. Good sharpness, dof, & colour. Tfs!

A Marvelous tribute to those lost and no I can't get my mind around it either. Just can't..all I can do is go forward and try to be the BEST Linda I can be. It truly doesn't matter what other people are doing, it only matters how I behave and treat others. If I can keep it just that simple, my life is good, if I forget and start comparing myself to others I am in a state of continual frustration. Today is a sad day in history, never to be forgotten....my daughter and I still suffer from the effects of that day with depression, panic attacks and fear. Time heals all.
Linda

Dear Magda,
I wish you and all your family and friends a lot of strength,and power,this days.
Tank you very much for the note and poem.
kind greetings,
Frieda.

Thank you for the lovely tribute. It is indeed a day that brings great sadness. I cannot turn on the tv on this day as it's too difficult to relive the horrible events.

Your thoughts and poem are very appreciated. If only all could live in peace.

thanks again, Lisa

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  • Freddie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 125 N: 1170] (6273)
  • [2008-09-11 19:19]

What a witty tribute, Magda! A bowing, sobbing, and crying flower. Blood on white. With a bit less of the sun's light this time.
I vividly remember this date as my knees trembled, in the middle of Taiwan. I thought the next thing to happen would be WW3! The world's not the same after that.
TFS,
Freddie

Bom dia Magda
Wonderful capture and tribute.
Thanks for the note.
Friendly greetings
J.Diogo

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