Tag Archives: 9/11

Thoughts on the 9/11 Report

Posted on August 7, 2004 by John

Well, I have done it. Purchased the “official” 9/11 report. And read it through, at least at this time on a cursory level. I will re-read it in detail, of course. There are a few things that trouble me. They … Continue reading →

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Poetry and War

Posted on July 29, 2004 by John

OK, so projects such as Poets Against the War and Voices in Wartime are pretty good ideas. They tout such noble themes, ponder such meaningful quiestions like “The terrible beauty of the poetry is our guide, leading us to the … Continue reading →

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9/11 Remembered

Posted on September 11, 2003 by John

Another nine eleven comes and slips through afternoon; not a single house on my block flies a flag or sings a tune. There seems to be no notice or remembrance of the day that two years back began the work … Continue reading →

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Oh Bard, Come Sing: the official Welsh meters

Posted on February 18, 2003 by John

Oh Bard, release your sacred song to heal these hurts and ways gone wrong! (cyhydedd fer) Let loose thy harp strings, filled with untamed woe; go deeply, cut to the heart – For it is there our wounds start. (englyn … Continue reading →

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The Price of Freedom

Posted on December 19, 2002 by John

That sad September in Two Thousand One when from our eyes a veil of sleep was torn, we in this land of truth and freedom born were drawn to battle; now, it seems they’ve won. For that day gave free … Continue reading →

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