William Kershaw Poet Senryu

9/11/10

Towers turned to dust,
Pentagon ablaze in pain,
Still the Eagle Stands.

Turning our anger,
Pretending to be happy,
Quasi- war Lingers.

Give Islam its due.
Let them prove their peaceful cant.
Or loose the Genie.

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David William Breidenthal March 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM wow! wonderful poem indeed! 9/11 is still a nostalgic part of history today... I most certainly mourn for the people who died or lived through that. Great senryus! :DD I love the first three lines. Catches the eye. Thanks xD

Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2013 at 10:53 AM Good morning, William ;-) Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Have yourself a nice and sweet Sunday. ~Always & Forever *LINDA

Crystal Brown March 6, 2013 at 10:38 PM amazing!

Nate Spears March 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM Interesting piece!!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 12, 2010 at 7:48 AM Yes Will.. a great Senryu to the tragedy.. I wrote two poems yesterday depicting the event also... some memories never go away.. and this one needs to be remembered always.. great piece my friend.. enjoyed this happy Sunday..with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta September 12, 2010 at 5:12 AM Nice creative and informative write on 9/11 , William