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redwitch

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14. I have been listening to Bruce Springsteen's "The Rising" lately.

Mon Jul 1, 2013, 12:55 PM

Jul 2013

You gave your love to see in fields of red and autumn brown
You gave your love to me and lay your young body down
Up the stairs, into the fire
Up the stairs, into the fire
I need you near but love and duty called you someplace higher
Somewhere up the stairs into the fire

May your strength give us strength
May your faith give us faith
May your hope give us hope
May your love give us love

from "Into the Fire"

Written for the brave souls who lost their lives in the Twin Towers on 9/11.

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Thank you, DU. [View all] Wait Wut Jul 2013 OP

Condolences to all the families and your town. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #1

I wish you and your town well Botany Jul 2013 #2

I am so sorry for this terrible loss. Granny M Jul 2013 #24

It's a tragedy and we grieve for the loss. Shrike47 Jul 2013 #3

Hoping that the flames die and the pain in your hearts Skidmore Jul 2013 #4

So sorry to hear this. calimary Jul 2013 #5

My dad lived there for about 20 years, it's a second home to me. likesmountains 52 Jul 2013 #6

My heart goes out to all of you. A very sad time...n/t monmouth3 Jul 2013 #7

Red or Blue - Heroes don't come in colors Triana Jul 2013 #8

^^ this ^^ bunnies Jul 2013 #28

I can't imagine the grief you and your town are feeling. I'm so sorry. Whisp Jul 2013 #9

That had to be some wicked shit hootinholler Jul 2013 #10

Lovely poem. redwitch Jul 2013 #11

Condolences. Thank you for sharing the poem - I've put it on Facebook. IdaBriggs Jul 2013 #12

Yes, it's okay. Wait Wut Jul 2013 #29

All of America grieves with you. abq e streeter Jul 2013 #13

I have been listening to Bruce Springsteen's "The Rising" lately. redwitch Jul 2013 #14

Deepest sympathy malaise Jul 2013 #15

Condolences. 840high Jul 2013 #16

I am in western AZ on vacation. proud2BlibKansan Jul 2013 #17

My thoughts are with all of you in AZ during this horrible time. n/t nirvana555 Jul 2013 #21

... ismnotwasm Jul 2013 #18

You stay safe nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #19

I was shocked and dismayed HelenWheels Jul 2013 #20

That beautiful poem should be set to music. I'm so sorry for your loss Hekate Jul 2013 #22

Sending condolences to Arizona for the horrible loss of lives. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #23

We care with you locks Jul 2013 #25

Beautiful poem ashling Jul 2013 #26

This is a tragedy beyond belief classof56 Jul 2013 #27

Yes, you may share it. Wait Wut Jul 2013 #30

I thank you most sincerely. classof56 Jul 2013 #31

K&R felix_numinous Jul 2013 #32

I am really sorry for your losses of those brave fire fighters. Cleita Jul 2013 #33

This is beautiful. I'm posting it. nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #34

Condolences to your town and all the Sissyk Jul 2013 #35

Dear Wait Wut timdog44 Jul 2013 #36

Condolences. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #37

Thank you for that lovely poem wryter2000 Jul 2013 #38

My heart goes out to you, your family and your community. myrna minx Jul 2013 #39

..... lamp_shade Jul 2013 #40

Kick for the names you added Ptah Jul 2013 #41

So heart-breakingly tragic. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2013 #42

What a horrible tragedy. blue neen Jul 2013 #43

I Saw You Up The Mountain UtahLib Jul 2013 #44

Thank you, Wait Wut Cha Jul 2013 #45

... William769 Jul 2013 #46

The families are our thoughts.. sending love and condolences to Prescott. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #47

K&R. TexasTowelie Jul 2013 #48

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of these firefighters. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #49

From one Arizonan to another ChazII Jul 2013 #50

I'm so sorry Just Saying Jul 2013 #51

. Kurovski Jul 2013 #52

I would bet . . . Anymouse Jul 2013 #53

Thank you for posting their names. sarge43 Jul 2013 #54

I grew up just the other side of Mingus Mountain from you. ET Awful Jul 2013 #55

"I wish I could share your thoughts and prayers with the entire city" annabanana Jul 2013 #56

I grew up in Prescott snort Jul 2013 #57

My heart goes out to your city MissDeeds Jul 2013 #58

Beautiful tribute! sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #59