911—underground Overtime Night Workers (Acrostic)

Nine Eleven—a dark day lives of many workers were stolen away Individuals worked all night; stayed; without seeing the light of day Nose to the grindstone below floor level they labored productively Effectively moving papers, stacks, racks, speedily and so selectively Encouraged basement overtime; more taxes paid; they worked away Loyal workers; dedicated to the cause; laziness to them—not a gift! Earnestly they called home to say, “Honey I am working another shift” Encouraged by those who stayed; coffee and donuts— no need to pay Encroachment above they never did see as terror stuck during the day Night’s darkness envelope the light; underground darkness of the night ~~~~~~~~~~~***~~~~~~~~~~~ © Joseph Spence, Sr., 8/27/09 © All Rights Reserved ~~~~~~~~~~~***~~~~~~~~~~~ Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the author of "The Awakened One Poetics" (2009), which is published in seven different languages. He invented the Epulaeryu poetry form, which focuses on succulent cuisines and drinks. He is published in various forums, including the World Haiku Association; Poetinis Druskininku, Milwaukee Area College, Phoenix Magazine; Möbius Poetry, and Taj Mahal Review to name a few. Joseph is a Goodwill Ambassador for the state of Arkansas, USA, a college faculty, and a military veteran.