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"Here Comes the Rain Again"



Prologue:

I am there
due to the immediacy of TV,
where all at the wake were as one,
where Orrin Hatch can make this Democrat laugh
and cry with tales most Kennedy-esque.

I share
in the wonder of all together
leaders past and present,
political views softened
in lieu of friendship.



HUGE BLACK UMBRELLA PARADE



History
alive
and under the flag

Hierarchy
in rows
of dignitaries

Honor
merges
the aisles

Humor
hides sadness
in the anecdotal

Humility
sustains
family pride

Heredity
crowns
dedication

Horizon
crossed
on the way to heaven





Epilogue:

I hope
for the oneness to continue
to further the passage of the bill bearing his name
and realization of all the intercessions invoked
by the young of his clan.

Ted Kennedy's name equals dedication,
looking out for the less fortunate,
and sponsoring and getting passed
legislation for "the people."
May his memory forever roar.

Author notes

Graphics and teardrops left behind by Aesthete2000
Impressions from August 28, 29, 2009

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  • Melee Vau gold member
    October 3

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    moving tribute

    he was a great man who died from one of the most deadly and destructive cancers - brain cancer.  A beast I know too well. great write.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      I sympathize with you
      for your knowledge of
      this dread disease.

      And there he was to the end,
      pleading to have his seat filled
      quickly so his voice could stll
      be heard. But can't be too happy
      now with what is going on with the bill.

      Thank you, Melee,

      M-C


  • Paloszoo gold member
    September 18

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    hmmmmmmmm. This is quite interesting. Reads almost like a speech. Very clever. Thanks for entering my anniversary contest! It's my pleasure to read your work!

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 18
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      It came to be from the passion of the moment,
      the rain, all the big umbrellas, the coming together...

      Ah, yes, the Kennedys were known for their speaking abilities.
      The solemnity of the moment was moving.

      At the time you were still looking for more entries, so I thought it fitting.

      M-C


  • Rick Weston silver member
    September 10

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    whatever your political views, there are certain moments where our elected officials provide an inkling of the statesmen like qualities i suspect most envisioned in themselves when initially entering the field. bravo for those moments and the renewed hope they bring to those whose interests they swore to represent.

    a nice thought provoking piece this is.

    nicely done.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 10

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      He valiantly upheld the Kennedy tradition
      of fighting for the rights of those who
      somehow have less than others,
      for those who need their voices heard.

      Obama read from the letter in his address last night
      that Ted Kennedy had sent to be read after his death,
      still wantin g his voice heard on his health care bill.
      Very poignant moment.

      Thank you for sharing thoughts!

      M-C

      • Rick Weston silver member
        September 10
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        i bet it was - amazing dedication. i missed the speech last night but was visiting with a friend about it today. take care


  • Vernal Bloom
    September 7

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    Well, to tell you the truth, I didn't know about this guy but it's clear there is some good memories or something for you inspiring such touching piece of art! How enjoyable you made this piece of poem. I enjoyed it for it tells us so much
    for sharing your thoughts with us and congrasts on your trophy

    ~Massy~

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 7
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      One of three Kennedy brothers,
      the oldest, John F. Kennedy
      elected president of the USA,
      assisainated in 1963 while riding
      in Dallas, Texas in an open car.
      The next brother, Robert F. Kennedy,
      at one time Attorney general,
      assasinated while campaigning
      in his quest to be the next president.
      Edward (Teddy) Kenendy lived a long
      life, very succesful as a US. Senator,
      always working for the people,
      particularly those who had less,
      who needed help. But by choosing
      the public life had to be in fear
      of meeting the same fate as his
      brothers. He died after a year long
      fight with brain cancer.

      So that's the story, Massy.

      M-C

      • Vernal Bloom
        September 7
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        Gee, I thought the name rings a bell in my mind. Yeah I knew of him but just forgot it
        Thanks for the reminder and story


  • Summer52
    September 6

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    An inspirational tribute, Mumsy.
    Though late, my message here, I salute you, dearest.
    ... and my congratulation on this Silver cup.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 7
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      Oh, thank you, summer.
      It waas one of those moments
      that moves one to capture it in words.

      Mumsy

  • drifting cloud silver member
    September 4

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    Very uplifting. I like these word:
    Humor, hides sadness, in the anecdotal
    Humility, sustains, family pride

    I do hope people can see his underlying goal of helping people. I would like to see compromise on both sides of congress. There is more than one way to get the job done. Although, liberal minded myself, I think being pragmatic is the only way to get things done and make them work.

    Bonita

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 4
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      May his memory be honored for his constant attention
      to the cause, for persistence that has benefitted so
      many citizens.

      What the new White House of hope and change
      is taking so long to understand is that the word
      compromise in the Republican's handbook is
      defined as blocking every effort, saying no,
      making up untruths to shout out.

      Meanwhile, premiums have risen so high that
      businesses cant afford to cover, whie families have
      to choose between necesssities and paying
      exorvitant premiums for high deductibles.

      Greed has been the staus quo for so long,
      hard to break the corporate hold.

      Better stop venting!!

      Thank you for sharing thoughts, Bonita.

      M-C


  • davidb7869 silver member
    September 2

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    So you were watching TV about Ted Kennedy or something as it was raining? Or is this about him? I'm kinda confused I feel bad for that family btw..though at least he lived a long life....nice job though..and as always with the pictures...I need to be a paid member so I can add some for my background..and stay tuned for more of the backup quarterback series...

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 2
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      Just thoughts as I watched all the big, black umbrellas
      as if walking on their own, ushering everyone into the funeral.
      At the wake the night before, so many shared stories,
      friends from both side of the aisle as partisan Orrin!
      but the words spilled out as I watched the funeral coverage,
      hitting submit just as Obama finished his eulogy.

      The rain in Boston seemed fitting.

      Yes, will stop in when I see the next installment!

      M-C


  • Denerica
    September 2

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    Loved it all...that ending was wonderful...and yes the funeral was something, I too look to the rain for many symbols. This is exceptional. Thanks for entering. Blessings.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      September 2
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      I wrote what I was feeling at the moment,
      as so many emotions were flooding in.
      The sight of all those umbrellas,
      giving a sense of privacy, as did
      the darkness that fell as the funeral
      ceremony moved into the night----
      struck me particularly.

      Kudos that you took note to draw others in
      by hosting a contest. I, too, had looked,
      but since I have never hosted a contest--
      I so do not want to judge and select
      one piece from the heart over another---
      I am appreciative of your efforts, Denise.

      M-C


  • T-Dizzle Mcnizzle
    August 31

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    As usual you have written remarkably well. Very nice tribute to the late Kennedy and good wishes for his bill to be passed.


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 31
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      So much to take in, ao much history revealed.
      The umbrella scene moved me to the keys.

      Thank you, T-D,

      M-C

  • drifting cloud silver member
    August 30
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    I had a good peaceful feeling after reading this poem - a detachment from all the opposition surrounding us in this world. Thanks for sharing.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 30
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      That peaceful feeling
      so in demand, particularly
      after all the haranguing
      of recent weeks. His fostering
      of friendships with those across the aisle
      one of major losses.

      Nice to know it effected you that way, Bonita.

      M-C


  • arafura gold member
    August 30

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    A sad passing. Humanity is poorer for his not being with us.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 30
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      Humanity, yes.
      Particularly all the children
      who are assured of receiving health care
      because of his efforts.
      Nice to see you, John.

      M-C


  • Peteskid gold member
    August 30

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    Ahhh lovely work here MC, i think you have captured something remarkable...

    Yes, it is the gesture that creates a lasting memory the contenders putting aside things to honor someone, but really he had that effect on people during his tenure too. He turned many debates around..i remember one day he took off on a minimum wage bill...all those millionaires voting against $5.00 an hour...on he went about what it meant to have as much and as little as $5 bucks... in the Senate we had subsidized lunches, everything cheaper than the outside world, parked for free; got to go to so many places where the fed you...for free; working people don't have those things $5.00 barely covered cigarettes and a beer, school kids paid more for lunch than in the Senate dining rooms. Red faced men changed their votes. He was a leader in an elite leaders club, a real leader i think...PK

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 30
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      That was a moment---repeated, red-faced, pounding
      the podium so many times. His accomplishments read
      like a "love your fellow countryman" list.

      Now if his spirit could only give health care a push,
      and not let the bill under his name be watered down
      till it's meaningless, just a gesture.

      Thanks for adding to the conversation, PK.

      M-C

  • Yemassee gold member
    August 29

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    Well you know it won't last. I'm sure Fox news and Rush and umm, the boy you raised are busy right now hacking away at the health care bill.

    Orin Hatch always makes me laugh. Oh wait, you meant something different there.

    Poor Ted, but it was nice to see that people cared even if their speeches were a bit on the hyperbolic side.

    Like Pix, I'm amazed how people come together at these kinds of events, but unlike Pix, my eye is caustic and focused on the hypocrisy.

    She is right, it is wonderful. And you are definitely a better person than most of us, me certainly!

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 29
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      But it is nice to see people "getting along"---
      and to hear tales of all the reaching out
      the senator did, from encouraging Joe Biden
      to still take the oath, at young 29, despite
      the tragedy he had just endured, to being the
      first to reach out to the other side of the aisle
      in repeated circumstances.

      The stories ranged from touching to hilarious
      and could have gone on and pn and on.....


  • pixiestix gold member
    August 29
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    An especially poignant title for this piece considering the storms this family has faced in addition to the the fact it was raining in Boston today. Ted Jr.'s words had me in tears.

    I'm always amazed how people come together at these times, putting aside differences, political and/or otherwise, and wear their humanity in a unity of spirit. It should be like that all the time...we're all in this together.

    This is a wonderous piece Aes

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 29
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      Re the title---I had looked at Paloszoos
      list of nearly 2,000 song titles numerous
      times, remembering this morning
      the rain in a title---just had to be.

      No Tim Russert rainbow, though,
      appeared on the screen.

      • pixiestix gold member
        August 29
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        It was meant to be created from the rain.

        No Russert rainbow but the sun set allowing a moment of privacy. Equally as noteworthy in my book.

        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          August 29
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          I had a silly thought as I watched the darkness descend,
          not a Maxwell Smart "Cone of Silence"--but an updated
          "Cone of Darkness" protecting all inside!

          Yes, the delay made it even more dramatic, day to dusk to darkness.

          Agree about the notewrothy!

          • pixiestix gold member
            August 29
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            Loved Get Smart. Cone of Darkness...good one!

            To live life so publically is such a sacrafice. Bad enough years ago when still some privacy and/or protection was afforded. Now there is nowhere to hide and nothing is off limits for those in the public eye...Hollywood celebrity or otherwise. The high price of fame.

            • Aesthete2000 gold member
              August 29
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              In the HBO piece that aired on CNN--
              clips of Watergate hearings, noting
              the surveillance was mainly on
              Ted Kennedy. Shivers!

              • pixiestix gold member
                August 29
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                I'll have to look for that special.

                Memories of the hearings on TV from a child's view...faces and names. Remember resignation day vividly...I was trout fishing with my Uncle up in a Northwest part of Jersey. Heard it on the car radio.

                • Aesthete2000 gold member
                  August 30
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                  Thanks to old movies there are still images
                  of newsboys shouting "Extra! Extra" to sell
                  breaking news stories----and scenes of families
                  huddled around the radio...

                  • pixiestix gold member
                    August 30

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                    Hah! Newsboys. Old images definitely needed. Adults deliver newpapers now. Kids either don't want to work or are over-scheduled with activities and don't have the time...at least in my area.

                    • Aesthete2000 gold member
                      August 30
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                      I hadn't realized the paper was printed that early
                      until the demise of young paper-people and
                      big paper-people who needed a job took over.
                      No more after school deliveries. And now
                      they just switched to morning delivery---even older news for people to come home to!

                      • pixiestix gold member
                        August 30
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                        True on the early printing...hadn't thought about that...trying to keep ahead...you snooze, you loose. Also news so readily available on the internet, cable news, etc. Future of physical newspapers in general is questionable.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      August 29
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      Julian Bond was guesting on CNN with Don Lemon a short time ago,
      using the opportunity to contrast the looooooooong lines of people
      waiting to walk by, those that lined the streets----all so patient,
      respectful and orderley----with the coutrageous onduct at the
      town hall meetings of recent weeks.

      Teddy was the concilliatory one....hard working, always.

      Thanks, pix.
      It just wanted to pop out as I watched all those umbrellas walking
      this morning---view from above, could see the uimbrellas moving
      as if on their own!

      Aes

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