Yuckelbel's Canon: Collateral damage made real

Saturday, July 15, 2006

(For Ash and his birthplace)

Within the rubble,
Child’s face, doll’s face, unblinking
Blushing in red dawn

arch.memory said...: Russell, thank you... very much. I am touched.; 7:46 PM
Russell Ragsdale said...: It is necessary to do all that one can as a person in the time of the madness of political ambition. I grieve for your land, your people, and ,most of all, for any close to you that might be in danger due to these horrible events!; 11:44 PM
Pincushion said...: This is so sad and so very real! Brought to me images from the recent bomb blasts in Mumbai (was once caught in them myself)..

I grieve for all the innocent who die for all senseless reasons and political ambitions..

Thank you Russell.; 2:10 AM
Russell Ragsdale said...: Thanks Pins! The misery of human origin is an ever growing sorrow. I sad that you had to experience some of it personally but very greatful you survived. Thanks for the wonderful comments!; 5:12 AM
Cecilia said...: ...and I am wonderfully touched for Ash for this beautifully worded poem.; 6:28 AM
Russell Ragsdale said...: Thanks Cecilia! I am very greatful for your kind comment. My heart hurts for Ash and the many like him that are understandably so sad and worried now. I wish there was more we could do.; 6:52 AM