9-11, Day of the Apocalypse

Oh, I remember... A most painful anniversary. I'll never forget Where I was that fateful September day. I still vividly remember what I was doing And exactly how I felt When I watched in paralyzing horror As the second hijacked plane hit the tower; The cataclysmic impact, Immediate; Depth of heartache and pain, Bottomless. I knew America was under terrorist attack. The imagery of billowing smoke From the gaping hollows Where the planes struck The twin towers, Unforgettable. Watching trapped people Who couldn't withstand the intense heat Plunging to their deaths, Unshakable; Glued to the TV in such shock and disbelief I could barely speak! On that September morning in New York, Thousands of everyday people, Including brave firefighters Woke up, Kissed their families goodbye, Walked out the front door never to return. Their survivors left to deal with The aftermath of their new reality; Yet that awful, tragic day was also a day Of courage and resilience. Heroes made the last moments of their lives count Aboard Flight 77; an impending attack On the Pentagon, they thwarted. Terrorists tried to divide us that day. They failed spectacularly. From the ashes, America rose like Phoenix, Still united. 21 years later, The pain is still fresh every anniversary. The memory is eternally vivid. The world hasn't forgotten. We Americans haven't forgotten. We will never forget. Writing Challenge - X'd Poems Second Chance Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France Date submitted: 12/03/2022 N/A in Remember September Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich Contest Judged: 9/23/2022 8:14:00 PM Date written: 09/11/2022