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My Hand of Red

Welted compressions of the cross
upon my back, but I do not falter
from its weight, the burden is not
a heavy one, nor one of which I resent.

Cross me child, I give you clear water.
Cross me old woman, I give you comfort.
Cross me one man, I rescue you from chaos that
has destroyed all that was and in hearts of all that remains.

Let torrential waters roar.
Let winds blow and uproot.
Let the land part and sink.

I am the Red Cross
I give you my hand of red.

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  • Violet Moodswing Greeters member
    April 4, 2007

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    Your poem describes such a sacrifice made for the benefit of others perfectly. A loud and clear tribute to the red cross. I enjoyed reading it.

    Best of luck in the contest.


  • Sharcu silver member
    April 3, 2007

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    A wonderful dedication to the Red Cross and a great contribution to our contest. Thanks for entering and I do hope you are enjoying our site
    --Tim


  • wishintreeUK
    March 27, 2007

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    Thank you for entering.

    A fine tribute to the Red Cross, your title a fitting one for this particular contest. Well done and thank you for entering, I do encourage you to keep up with your writing

    ~Katie~


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    March 26, 2007

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    The burden of charity is not heavy

    If we each lend a hand. I like your symbolism here, which is powerful. I like your 2nd stanza very much.


  • Rosemary Stroebel silver member
    March 21, 2007
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    Thanks for entering

    A very different take on the Red Cross. Powerful and well written with the impact that will make the reader sit up and read it more than once Well written.

    Let the ink flow and your fingers dance

    Rosemary


  • Whoochi gold member
    March 16, 2007

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    Wonderful tribute to those who help others in need...makes the world go around, now doesn't it?? Good job, did not know what to expect with the title but glad I clicked on it...


  • FifthDove
    March 15, 2007

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    Thanks for the entry and welcome to the site!

    A very intense read here. Unique and riveting, nice work Thank you very much for taking the time to write for and enter our contest. Best wishes and welcome to AllpoetryDove


  • Denierim
    March 14, 2007
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    Wonderful topic and a well written poem. I enjoyed reading this. I think everyone should give more thought about helping others, but I guess that's what everyone wishes inside. Maybe in another future. Beautiful poem. Wonderful work

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