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911

From high a silent body fell,
     another...then...another.
Someone's father...someone's
mother...husband...grandpa...
     sister...brother.

They fell into the clouds
     that day
caught by angels on 
     their way.
Can our tears be also
     caught
to cement love what hate
     has wrought?

A cloud of dust, and they
     were gone.
A summer's day, a bitter
     song.
We became those who
     were lost,
brothers, sisters, differences
     tossed.

Now, twenty years along
     the road,
both good and bad have
     been bestowed.
We've learned some things
     from that sad day
we can find each other
     but a smile away.

Copyright © Ann Peck | Year Posted 2021

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Silent One Date: 9/16/2021 2:50:00 PM Great tribute in honour of the victims... Great poem Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/17/2021 4:25:00 PM Thank you for taking time to comment, Silent One!

Brian Sambourne Date: 9/13/2021 10:40:00 AM Exceptionally well written, Anne, with a superb rhyming pattern + message. A timely write. Be well. Brian Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/17/2021 4:24:00 PM Thank you so much for your comments, Brian. That terrible day brought us together for a while...

Ken Rone Date: 9/13/2021 9:56:00 AM Twenty years ago those horrific photos were repressed. This week they came to light. I had not seen them before. "Caught by angels..." softens the impact on my nightmares. Thank you Ann. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/17/2021 4:28:00 PM Well, I truly believe they were caught by angels. Thank you for your kind comments, Ken. The only good from that day was our country's unity. I wish we could find it again.

Gary Radice Date: 9/13/2021 7:13:00 AM I find it difficult to watch anything on TV about 911 as it is so heartbreaking. Your poem, Ann, is powerful and conveys the horror and sadness of that tragic day - but ends on a message of hope. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/17/2021 4:32:00 PM Thanks for your comments, Gary! I won't watch, either. It was just too horrific. But wish we could retrieve the feeling of togetherness we had.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 9/11/2021 1:48:00 PM I will never forget watching that horrific footing of people leaping from the towers, and your second stanza so poignant, gives much to reflect upon~ Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/11/2021 3:57:00 PM Thanks for your comments, Michelle. I can't forgive the people who did this, thought of this, but if we could just tone down the hate about everything! It's exhausting. Take care :)

Anthony Biaanco Date: 9/11/2021 9:07:00 AM than you for this poem anthony Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/11/2021 11:27:00 AM Thank you for commenting, Anthony. Such a sad day it was.

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/11/2021 9:03:00 AM Lovely tribute to those who tragically lost their lives on that horrific day Ann, At first I thought it was a tragic accident but as the story unfolded we learnt it was an act of terrorism. Hell awaits those who carried out that evil act. Tom Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 9/11/2021 11:23:00 AM Well, we at least got Osama! The minds that would dream up such an evil scheme are simply incurable, I think. Thank you for your comments, Tom.

L Milton Hankins Date: 9/11/2021 9:01:00 AM Such a poignant look at 9/11, Ann. Heartbreaking. I read about "The Falling Man" this morning. Then, your poem. Riveting! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/11/2021 12:01:00 PM Yes. Approximately 100 people chose to jump, and it took about 10 seconds for their journey to the bottom. It appears that they mostly jumped in single file, one after another, each I suppose giving courage to the next. On the ground many were heard praying "God save their souls." Ann Peck Date: 9/11/2021 11:26:00 AM The falling bodies are the most poignant, I think. The courage it took to jump rather than be burned. So terrible. Thanks for your kind words, Milton.