Entry 1_ Lương Mỹ Linh

Item 1

God's Wings

  An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree.

  Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick. When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body, the mother had remained steadfast. Because she had been willing to die, those under the cover of her wings would live.

  "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4)

  Being loved this much should make a difference in your life. Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.

  Please pass this on to others you care about and don't drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly.

Rhetorical device:

Metaphor: The mother's wing ( love, care and protection of the person who love you)

Message: Time waits no one, so share this life with some one special .Then you would feel it more meaningful

Item 2

Rhetorical device:

Irony ( AIG  like a thief theatening the USA gorvement)

Message: The greedy AIG who uses too much bonus from the gorvement budget

Item 3

A "911" Call To God

As the World Trade Centers crumbled, our lives were crumbled too,

So God, We're dialing 911 - "We need to talk to you!"

We tried to see your face today, but God we could not see,

The smoke and fire engulfed us, we scream, "Who can this be?"

We're watching now with horror, God, as thousands lose their lives,

At the hands of cold blood killers, using planes that fly our skies.

We're weeping, praying, crying God, our faith in You now wanes,

Where were you God this morning? Who piloted those planes?

We know you love America, you've blessed us many ways,

But God, this scene is so surreal, the world is in a daze.

This Nation's "Under God," you know, so will you please come near,

We need to feel your presence, Lord, our lives are filled with fear.

We need your guidance now, Oh Lord, we simply cannot cope,

This tragedy has ripped away, our life, our love, our hope.

And God, these loved ones left behind, need strength beyond compare,

Their lives are shattered, all is gone, please show them that you care.

Please put your arms around them, draw them close unto your breast,

Heal their wounds and mend their hearts, hold them high above the rest.

As you summon Heavens angels, to prepare them for the day,

And you wait at Heaven's portal for our loved ones on their way,

Will you please be sure to tell them that their lives were not in vain,

That freedom's bells though silenced, will surely ring again.

We know your heart is heavy too, as you stand at Heaven's door,

And watch these deadly scenes unfold, through hate we so deplore.

Yes...

Though freedom's bells were silenced for a moment on this date,

They will ring out loudly once again, as love outweighs the hate.

Rhetorical devices:

Rhyme: see-be; lives-skies; wanes-planes; near-fear; cope-hope; compare-care; breast-rest; day-way; vain-again; door-explore

Metaphor: 911 call (prayer); God ( justice and belief)

Message: The American was so panic to witness the September 11th disaster, as they felt they were abandoned with no justice and belief.However,the still strongly believed that the nation would get up again and get over

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(1) http://www.heartwarmingstories.net/godwings.htm

(2) http://vietbao.vn/support/js/view_image.html?http://a9.vietbao.vn/images/vn901/kinh-te/11103296-1.JPG

(3) http://www.seghea.com/emails/911.html