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Nine Eleven Memorial Building

9/11 memorial museum I sat in silent thought and memory, on the floor of the memorial building, amidst bent crumpled steel beams, remnants of walls and pipelines, on the walls pictures of those who are no more. In that silence was the muffled pain of those who had watched in agony, the heartache of those who lost their dear ones, screams of children for dear parents, and many feelings of love that remained buried in the rubble. Hatred destroyed the steel beams, the concrete crumbled, the twin structures collapsed, but the strength of love endured. In the rubble and debris, hope survived. Built here is a temple to the strength of human endurance- and a testament to the truth- that love always prevails over hatred. Free verse Wrote on 26/04/2023 while sat at the Memorial building near one world New York!

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Date: 5/18/2023 6:53:00 AM
This is a really touching poem in free verse, Krish. I had been to New York before all these happened, and stayed very close to these buildings. The day the tragedy happened, I was in Toronto, teaching a class of young children! You have expressed your feelings with brilliant choice of words, as if I can see the place. You are a precious member at this site - please stay in touch. Warm wishes ~ Mala
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 5/18/2023 8:54:00 AM
Thanks Mala! Yes. That museum has such an atmosphere! I felt sad and wrote this poem seated on the lower most floor! Hope you are well!!
Date: 4/29/2023 2:40:00 PM
Love overcomes hatred every time Krish, two of my daughters have been to see it. I always remember when it happened, I was in Spain and couldn't believe what I was seeing on the TV. The day evil reared it's ugly head. Hope you're enjoying your travels and keeping well. Tom
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 5/2/2023 9:50:00 AM
Thanks Tom! It is a sad place and is a monument to the courage of those who risked their lives to save others!

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