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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.

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Date: 9/16/2021 2:50:00 PM
Great tribute in honour of the victims... Great poem
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Ann Peck
Date: 9/17/2021 4:25:00 PM
Thank you for taking time to comment, Silent One!
Date: 9/13/2021 10:40:00 AM
Exceptionally well written, Anne, with a superb rhyming pattern + message. A timely write. Be well. Brian
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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...
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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~
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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 :)
Date: 9/11/2021 9:07:00 AM
than you for this poem anthony
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Ann Peck
Date: 9/11/2021 11:27:00 AM
Thank you for commenting, Anthony. Such a sad day it was.
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
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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.
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!
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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."
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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.

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