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911 Tribute

The World Trade Center buildings once stood so tall No one could have ever thought that they would ever fall They were a symbol of our country and glittered in the sun But they were obliterated forever on the date of 911 We all cried and asked God the question of how and why As the souls of the departed made they’re way towards the sky Brave men and women searched for survivors through the cluttered mess What was the reason for the attack was just anyone’s pondering guess Our minds were permanently wounded and our hearts were destroyed Many family and friends were left with a life long void Candles were lit and mourners’ hands were peacefully together held A nation came together and we were all completely compelled A sense of pride came over us like we never felt before Because of the death of our fellow Americans from an unprovoked war Will we ever fully recover from the pain and suffering that others have begot So we will build memorials, raise flags, bow our heads in prayer to the saluting gunshot To be strong and to heal is a goal we all have had to set To honor those who died for freedom and to never ever forget Maybe we will learn to live life again like we did before that fateful day And always remember our loved ones and look at our flag in a different way Lets go on with our hopes dreams and fulfill every waking endeavor Immortalize their loss sacrifice and eternal memory now and forever and ever

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Date: 6/14/2020 7:56:00 AM
Greatly tribute.... It's pathetic but nation falls to rise high...more than most...
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Date: 9/12/2011 11:14:00 AM
amazing tribute Kevin to all the fallen heroes and lost souls of that tragic day.. we mourn them still and their families too.. elegantly penned and a lasting piece of profound poetry luv..
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Date: 9/12/2011 7:26:00 PM
Thank you so much Linda for your comments.
Date: 9/11/2011 5:53:00 PM
Gives me shivers to read this poignant poem Kevin. You capture the senseless horror that gripped those of us all over the world who watched transfixed at what happened. You tell the story with a gripping sense of that time.
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Date: 9/11/2011 6:53:00 PM
Thanks Elizabeth. To get such a deep emotional reponse from you is the best response.

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