Double Rainbow in the Sky by Aesthete2000 at All poetry

Atmospheric conditons.
message from above?
Double rainbow in the sky.

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow,"
ukulele version lingering in the air,
participants exiting, asking why...

"Is that Tim up in the sky?"
"Is that God welcoming the
Irish Catholic schoolboy?"

Commentators seated outside the door,
ready with their questions,
but the angels painted in joy.

A mystical finale
for the Irish wake of tales,
laughter and tears.

Overwhelming implication,
God's got Tim in heaven,
no more fears.

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Author notes

After the Tim Russert memorial service...

Russert, beloved, respected journalist, NBC, MSNBC,
Meet the Press, head of NBC Washington news division.

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storiesuntold
August 13, 2008
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Beautiful write here
I so love rainbows and have seen this double rainbow display myself
- Aesthete2000
  August 13, 2008
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  It was such a moment!
  I saw it only thru the TV screen,
  as I was watching the news converage.
  Such a commentary, as if by God,
  on the life of this journalist.
  
  You are lucky to have experienced
  a remarkable double rainbow!
albymyheart
June 26, 2008

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I saw a triple rainbow not long ago. What a special sight that was! A lovely poem with sensitive words coming from a sensitive mind. Lovely...alby
- Aesthete2000
  June 26, 2008
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  Thank you, alby.
  The particular joy of this one
  was the unique sharing, not only
  with all the attendees at the
  memorial service, but all of DC,
  and the world of television,
  as it flled the whole screen,
  not only at that moment, but
  in repeated broadcasts thruout
  the day and nite, and
  on the next Sunday!
  
  Aesthete
bozoloper
June 23, 2008

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final stanzas as always! a very nice tribute to a much missed anchor. i like the idea of implications, nature always implies something right? should really keep its opinions to itself more...
- Aesthete2000
  June 24, 2008
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  In this instance, I think Nature couldn't control itself,
  just had to add to the eulogies, particularly with
  "Somwhere Over the Rainbow" being strummed
  inside the doors. Had to let all know
  Tim was taking in the whole scene
  from heaven's doorway.
  
  M-C
Yemassee
June 22, 2008

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Yet another kind of Rainbow:

80's rock band.
- Aesthete2000
  June 22, 2008
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  Same Rainbow, right?
  Quite a few character changes.
- - Yemassee
    June 23, 2008
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    Same Rainbow,
- Aesthete2000
  June 22, 2008
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  Cool!
  
  Love the way you always add some new concept to the topic---very Yem!!!
Aesthete2000
June 21, 2008
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In the viewfinder...
Aesthete2000
June 21, 2008
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Nom's rainbow
- Yemassee
  June 21, 2008
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  Ah, that version! Thanks! I like Nom's best, primarily because it was made for Nom!
- - Aesthete2000
    June 21, 2008
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    Note: the wildest, most colorful planet,
    multi-hued, with a river-like ocean
    to cross.
nom de guerre
June 21, 2008

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How crazy am I? You mention a ukulele and then "Tim" and I'm thinking, "Tiny Tim!" lol. I was slightly off.

True it's sad that Tim Russert died, but it's also heartwarming to see how everyone seemed to like him, Liberal, Conservative, both seemed to appreciate his fair play, intelligence and geniality.

Somehow missed this yesterday. I got playing with the contest and adding a few poems on OP.

I just saw the rainbow and planet one on your reply to Gaze, I like that one!
- Aesthete2000
  June 21, 2008
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  No tiptoeing through the tulips,
  but the ukulele version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" recently given network attention by
  someone you don't know, as not a follower
  of the Pop scene, Idol.(Jason Castro did quite a
  good version with his uke.)
  
  You summed Tim up in your description.
  The loss intensified by the suddenness,
  a quick comment as he was about to go into
  the recording booth to do the "Meet the Press"
  voice-overs, and then..........no more, down,
  no warning. The other "Irish Catholic schoolboys"
  in his close group, Mike Barnacle, Chris Matthews
  and Pat Buchanan(all of MSNBC) in disbelief,
  wondering why.
  ___________________________________________________
  
  Yes, you do have a task before you, selecting
  the winners from among many sparkling gems.
  
  I rather liked the "planet" illusion as well,
  in the rainbow scene.
  
  Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
  
  M-C
  
  And here's one for you...
gaze
June 19, 2008

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Another wonderful show of colour and thoughts!
the double arch, always special, and at such an occasion, yes, it must had been a God sent gift.

You are a very caring lady
- Aesthete2000
  June 20, 2008
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  Mari, those exiting the services
  looked up in wonder. It surely seemed
  like a sign!
  
  Thank you, Mari
Simply Olivia
June 19, 2008
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a double rainbow appeared? wow!!
- Aesthete2000
  June 20, 2008
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  Olivia---it was just perfect, arching across the sky,
  just at the moment when all needed hope!
leahmcgee
June 19, 2008

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'A rainbow bridge to heaven'...with a lovely photo, and some comforting words. A nice tribute, Aesthete.
- Aesthete2000
  June 20, 2008
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  Seemed too perfect to be just a coincidence!
  
  Nice to see you, Leah!
  
  M-C
maa
June 19, 2008

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another kind of rainbow
- Aesthete2000
  June 19, 2008
  
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  What brilliance from peaceful Marion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Thank you, dear sweet one!
  M-C
Pisces rainbow
June 19, 2008

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double rainbow

so beautiful.

I have this is my pictures,

very sweet and compassionate write,

and more true then most people would believe.

this is lovely write my friend

written from the heart

you are soooo special

God bless...
- Aesthete2000
  June 19, 2008
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  I do believe we are psychic, as I just posted
  on your page!!!!
  
  Thank you for your kind words. And, of course,
  you are the expert on rainbows. The scene seemed
  almost miraculous, the timing, et al.
  
  Aesthete
Aesthete2000
June 19, 2008
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Aesthete2000
June 19, 2008
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MargaretG
June 19, 2008

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The picture is beautiful, is it a photo? The meditation on Tim is a little sad, but at the end I felt a thrill of hope. May it be so, and may we see again our loved ones who have gone. I like the rhymes, you slipped them in very nicely.
- Aesthete2000
  June 19, 2008
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  Aaagghhh--I keep getting logged off---will try again.
  
  I originally saw the rainbow on the TV screen as
  people were leaving the service. From the comments
  it appeared almost miraculous to them.
  
  Couldn't get a copy, so I found this in photobucket,
  looking just as pictured on the screen.
  
  I have been illustrating with my impromptu sketches
  of late, but this one needed the photo. But of course
  I can still play with it to vary the effects!!
Aesthete2000
June 19, 2008
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Summer52
June 19, 2008
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Such beautiful hues of your rainbow.
- Aesthete2000
  June 19, 2008
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  Summer!!!!!! So good to see you.
  
  This actually happened yesterday.
  Just as all the guests were leaving JFK center
  after the memorial for a beloved journalist,
  a huge double rainbow appeared across the sky,
  greeting them as they walked out the doors.
  
  Mumsy
arafura
June 19, 2008
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Well written my friend. And a lovely image!
- Aesthete2000
  June 19, 2008
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  Thank you, Arafura.
  A strange happening,
  witnessed by so many,
  uplifting their spirits.
  
  Aesthete
Aesthete2000
June 19, 2008
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