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America the Free  ~             America the Brave ~
                           Freedom with price              Capitalism attacked
                            the many taken                   hearts broken still
                              one World                           try to rebuild
                            sadness and tears               fall hard with fears  
                            guilt by association             many accused still
                             souls evaporated                shattered dreams 
                            tears fall on innocence          left with anger 
                             The proud fearless             knew the inevitable
                              policeman fireman             many lives lost
                            grieving does not stop           12 years later    
                               New York city once          proud  & shameless 
                             refusing to let fears in          protecting ours 
                                left in shock still              question's unanswered                    
                               nothing learned                     nothing gained  
                                ready to attack                   many left behind
                              anger greets denial              anger meets rage 
                               unacceptable still                 refusing new love 
                            wanting days to rewind           let us go back in time 
                              acceptance  allowing           the victims leave in peace
                              the brave taken young           leaving us sadly old
                               haunting dreams                     lost spirits dwell
                               no answers to hate            never forgetting that day
                               Evil entered suddenly              unforgiving fate
                                entering our City                we stand with the fallen
                                 How to fix                            how do we Change 




           
            This can be read many different ways ~ This is a poem I am so proud to write ~

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Mark Kelley

Date: 9/18/2013 8:35:00 PM

This poem is amazing in its format , it says so many things differently " Refusing new love " this is history and should be noted.

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/18/2013 8:51:00 PM

Thank-you Mark , many of the writings just come to me ..sometimes I feel as if a spirit is writing through me ~

Ken Carroll

Date: 9/9/2013 3:50:00 PM

Hy Yvette, A well crafted and most unique write.. Ken

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/10/2013 11:08:00 AM

Thank-you Ken , I am honored anyone , especially Poets , like my poems ! Love , Yvette

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 9/4/2013 11:24:00 AM

Wow, Yvette, as a native New Yorker I applaud you on this poem, very touching -what a tribute to the proud people and to the City of New York! Thanks for this......Never Forget... MC

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/4/2013 11:58:00 AM

I can only tell you , I thought of you and all New Yorkers when I wrote this , It will take a 100 years in history to even discuss in books .. Thank-you MC , Much love & safety to you this month , yvette

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/3/2013 11:42:00 AM

Yvette, creative,,, i kine of read both section separate, then i read them line per line.. is that the way it was suppose to be read.. it was an honor reading your words today... Linda

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 11:50:00 AM

I wanted to make it for the readers perception , but I wrote it differently and then..opps , lost my baby ! so I rewrote it , and like how it was reading backwards , in line , all over ..the design being the falling towers ~ Thank-you My sweet friend ..I may let it stand for the month .

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/3/2013 11:27:00 AM

powerfully quilled with a gracious plea for piece.. love the shape and the overall impact of this one, yvette...:) huggs

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 11:36:00 AM

Thank-you Nette , beautiful name , yes ..If I could buy billboards as John Lennon & Yoko did " War is Over " this had such a impact on people , my mother even said , " ohh look honey The War is over ! No lives taken would be ok , no boots anywhere ~

Christy Love

Date: 9/2/2013 10:47:00 PM

I like it interesting. Creative

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 10:04:00 AM

Thank-you Christy , your name fits you ! Love to you ,Yvette

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/2/2013 6:33:00 PM

Brilliant, visually and emotionally. Three poems in one. So many ways this can be read. I read both towers together in reverse an I was surprised how well it read.

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 10:07:00 AM

Yes !! You notice this , I am not sure what form to call it , so most are under "free Verse " You should be a poet , teaching ~ Thank-you Richard .

Jack Ellison

Date: 9/2/2013 6:30:00 PM

Very creative my dear Yvette! As a former graphic designer, I must compliment you on the formatting of the text! Big hugs, Jack xox

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 10:09:00 AM

I receive hugs every time you read ;) I appreciate you noticing the format , I consider you all teachers, as well as poets , Much love , yvette

Ralph Mason

Date: 9/2/2013 6:21:00 PM

Wonderful poem Yvette. Very poignant! The lines look like a furrowing flag to me which would be appropriate I think. Warm thoughts, Ralph

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 10:11:00 AM

Thank-you Ralph , I love your perception ! Very nice comment . love, Yvette

Donna Jones

Date: 9/2/2013 3:15:00 PM

Yvette....I love this poem....and the edges look as though the buildings are falling...it took my breath away before I read it! Took me right back to that day...awesome job!!!!!!

Shanity Rain
Date: 10/8/2013 7:23:00 AM

I am reading through this again , noticing all my Favorite poets / poetess comments , and know I was taken by yours , it hits the Heart. Love ~~

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/2/2013 4:05:00 PM

thank you very much , a beautiful compliment !

Donna Jones
Date: 9/2/2013 3:16:00 PM

And a fav...

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/2/2013 10:21:00 AM

YVETTE LOVELY PIECE I REALLY LOVED YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/2/2013 4:07:00 PM

Thank-you Liam , all you artist are so talented here .

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/2/2013 10:19:00 AM

- Go to: "My poem" and you can set it in straight rows. - Do NOT delete it, it's very well written !!!! - Like the way it is set up. - Have you read my last two poems .... nice if you do. - Have a lovely day my friend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/2/2013 4:08:00 PM

I will read them , and looking forward to them my friend , also Thank -you for that tip !

Shanity Rain

Date: 9/2/2013 9:48:00 AM

please fix this , it should be in format ? when I go to edit , it looks fine ?

Shanity Rain
Date: 10/8/2013 7:27:00 AM

I must comment to my self !! Reading this a month later , when submitting a poem , sometimes words fall to the very side ..and it may be because the poem is long , so when posted ..I finally got it this way , the original format.