A rainbow of hope has struck my heart as I read this deeply touching poem. I thank you dear Ed for your pesistent concern and support.

You are right when you say we take so much for granted. Beautiful write, and Abdi and his family continue to be in my prayers.

Amen Ed, when those walking this earth learn and listen to truth when it speaks. I pray Abdi Noor will soon find the peace he seeks for himself, his family and the country he calls home....

Be always safe,
Karen

Sure puts things in perspective,, I am praying for Abdi and his family.
Christine

Very nicely done Mr. Ed, as always you bring to us the downhome feel that honesty and faith offer the world.

Fee

Ed, not only do you write about the critters of the world but your writings about people's struggles in far off lands touch our hearts as we too have read Abdi-Noor's writings and felt the pains, heartaches and sufferings within his words. Ed you are a true ambassador for peace, love and hope, and both you and Abdi-Noor, work tirelessly to tell the world of the wrongs in this world.

You are both ambassadors of peace, love and harmony and for a one-world world-view. May your tireless work, dreams and aspirations to see your visions fulfilled prosper - a prayer indeed, because it seems virtually impossible within the realms of men to achieve such a thing. Yet, were it down to you and Abdi-Noor, we would have some hope... God bless you both! xx

Ed, wonderful are the words you've expressed about a talented and prolific brother in the pen.

Peace,
Dan

My heart breaks for there are so many in the world suffering and you are right we take so much for granted. I keep him and his family in my prayers and heart. Thank you for sharing Ed.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

We shoul write, write, write and yet write a little more, until all the G.O.P.s of the world put inside their empty heads that it has been thousand of years of effort trying to silence the poets, an no one has succeeded.

Georg

From the moment I saw Abdi's picture here in this poem, I was weeping as I read your heartfelt beautiful poem. ED you are the man, you are the one that has such a powerful voice, and I second everything you have said here about Abdi, he is a true humanitarian, only searching for peace and freedom for his people and his family. I have had many opportunities to communicate with this man that calls himself The Eagle Of Hope, it is my hope that his life is spared and that of his family. We must reach out and help him, it would be inhuman if we don't...
Thank you for writing this.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

A most beautiful, compassionate write for a most beautiful, compassionate Poet - who only wants the best for his family - should we deny him that? Abdi-Noor and family are definately in my prayers - Well done, Ed -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

I do pray every night for peace and prayed for Abdi-noor last night too. We have some peace, some freedom but not enough in this world. It is not lasting peace and more freedom can be had if the right Gov't official gets into office. Judges are crooked nowadays, getting people off and lying and getting them out of jail faster than they should. It is a crooked political world and I am just fed up to my ears with it. I pray change comes in 2009.

ED - well penned verse, and so true.

Would that the so-called disenchanted thugs, hoodlums, and gang-bangers here in America would take the time to read and learn about the plight of others in other countries. Perhaps they would then realize what great opportunities exist for them to become honest, productive, peaceful citizens.

Someone once wrote that - "your freedom ends where my nose begins." Which basically means that you are free to do just about anything, EXCEPT punching or hurting another, in any way. The 'drive-by' shootings of innocent children and other victims, is just as heinous as any other act of war, or genocide. Freedom is not a wild, un-tethered Mustang - rather, it is a gentle Mare, with invisible, but conscious Reins!

Peace and Freedom have never been FREE - they require a Compassion for Humanity, a deep feeling of Love for one's Brothers and Sisters, no matter how Different, and an ever-present Desire to employ both Empathy and Sympathy. For this to be achieved, the negative of Apathy must be overcome!

The song lyrics - "He ain't heavy, he's my brother" come to mind. Also, "...if there is to be Peace, let it begin with me..." Peaceful Freedom somehow does not just flow forth freely -
it must be strived for - worked at - remembered and reminded to others - each and every day. Like all other worthwhile goals, it requires intestinal fortitude, as well as, a caring heart - like YOURS!

Peace - and - Freedom, my Friend ... Tom.

God bless Abdi Noor! Wonderful write!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

poignant write--sure causes one to ponder their own lives

You are right above many of us who live in peace and freedom are taking it for granted. I hope Abdi will never lose his spirit to fight for what is right. His poetic voice is heard through the internet worldwide. I'm praying for him and wish him luck and peace.

Thank you for sharing his news with us!!!

Lots of love,

Sandie Angel

Ed,thank God for your ability to write such a splendid poem of encouragement for Abdi Noor! His plight is ever in my prayers,
and I know he will be so grateful for such a moving poem!

Love,
TL

Ed, this is a soulful write that gives us a picture of what Abdi-Noor Haji Mohamed is going through. I am touched by the feelings you portrayed. My prayers are with him and his family.

May God protect him and his family. A beautiful and heart touching tribute Mr. Ed.