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Post by Reggie on Jul 12, 2013 20:36:06 GMT -5
I think the Prosecution nailed their closing argument and came back strong after the Defense had their say...
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Post by Carin on Jul 12, 2013 23:31:35 GMT -5
I was in tears after the Prosecution summed up the case....like your excellent poem Lisa...the image of Trayvon dead on the ground tells the horrible truth and brings it home for us all 
www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3042170/posts
the rude and insensitive comments people have left on that site speak volumes....
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Post by Brianna on Jul 13, 2013 7:10:40 GMT -5
I cried too, Carin...the entire situation is so sad for the Martin family and for Trayvon...he should not have not died...that picture is haunting
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Post by bridge on Jul 13, 2013 7:21:31 GMT -5
Lisa, I am so glad that you penned this poignant poem and included it in your wonderfully written book!
that picture of Trayvon dead will forever haunt me...
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Post by bridge on Jul 13, 2013 7:31:25 GMT -5
I certainly can see why your publisher nominated your book for a Pushcart Award   
the version of this poem in your book is even more brilliant than the one here at Echoes
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Post by Alicia on Jul 13, 2013 13:10:02 GMT -5
I sure hope that monster is found GUILTY...outstanding poem Lisa and yes I too was in tears...what a human tragedy 8-)keep the Martin family in your prayers...much love to you all Echoes family 
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Post by Sharon on Jul 13, 2013 13:47:06 GMT -5
this case and poem are so important...these lines say it all:
"cries of injustice
speak louder
than the reckless
actions of this
one lost man
a call for calm
has been made
to try to quiet
the brewing storm
within
engulfing winds
screams justice
for Trayvon"
I sure hope violence does not erupt over the verdict...
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Post by Kristi on Jul 13, 2013 17:45:07 GMT -5
yes, Sharon those passages are haunting...
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Jul 13, 2013 21:53:56 GMT -5
thank you everyone...I am not surprised by the NOT GUILTY verdict due to the make-up of the jury...I hope everyone in Sanford, Florida remains calm...I will keep writing about Trayvon Martin and about the travesty of this verdict and how a young Black man is dead and there is not a shred of justice for him or his family...take care Echoes family...
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Post by Reggie on Jul 14, 2013 6:41:05 GMT -5
Lisa, I am so glad to hear that you will be continuing to write about Trayvon...as Trayvon's father said after the verdict was read...my heart is broken...
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Post by Betty on Jul 14, 2013 6:49:25 GMT -5
I am not surprised or shocked by the verdict...it is what I expected...
Lisa, I applaud you for writing this poem and for continuating to write about Trayvon
everyone, pray for the Martin family...
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Post by Bob on Jul 14, 2013 7:15:04 GMT -5
the verdict is shameful, but of course it is what we all expected
I pray for Trayvon's family
Lisa, I look forward to  your poetry about this case
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Post by Brianna on Jul 14, 2013 7:30:50 GMT -5
my heart is heavy this morning.
I cannot wrap my head around how an innocent young man is dead and no one is held accountable...it is a travesty of justice.
Lisa, I look forward to your new poetry about Trayvon
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Post by Dana on Jul 14, 2013 9:10:51 GMT -5
no surprise in the verdict for me either...Lisa, I look forward to your future poetry!
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Post by icee on Jul 14, 2013 13:25:47 GMT -5
I was angry at first, but I was not surprised. Now ,I am just numb over the entire situation.
thanks for keeping this subject in the spotlight, Lisa!
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your poetry about this case
all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
Hello everyone, sorry I have been away from the site so long but I was swamped with work 
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Hello everyone, sorry I have been away from the site so long but I was swamped with work 
Aug 5, 2021 14:19:11 GMT -5
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