9 11 Attacks

9/11 Attacks

The day began like any other
The sun rose, scattering to work,
Settling into their day, with a smirk.
8.46am thousands of lives, would change,
North Twin Tower was hit by a plane,
People thought, NO, that’s insane.
News came to those, yes it was true,
Some knew and others didn’t have a clue.


Terror attacks was announced
Disbelief from civilians, on the ground. 
9.03am, no, not again
The South Tower was hit, oh Amen.
Survivors running for their lives, 
Passing the dead, that, they did dread.
Parts of bodies everywhere,
We had no time, to stop to care.
We had to get out, as fast as we could,
Everyone knew, that was understood.

People jumping from the towers,
Things happened in minutes,
Which seem liked hours. 
Flights hijacked, 93,77 and 175
All the passengers, tried their best
To stay alive. 
Life that day, was out of control,
When the buildings were demolished 
It left, a great big hole.


90 countries, lost loved ones,
Firefighters, military 
And police, are many of the rescue Workers, 
that now rest in peace. 
Estimated up to 19,000 
In the towers upon attack,
So hard to believe 
That this maybe fact.
Years later, people still dying,
To the families, related this
Is terrifying.
Exposed toxins from ground zero,
Pregnancy losses, cancers
No one can find answers.

A memorial was made
For all to see,
A reminder of life,
No one would disagree.
Pay your respect, for those we lost,
And say a prayer,
For no extra cost.
This moment in history,
the world will remember,
Let’s come together,
United we stand,
Hand in hand,
Let’s show the world what we can withstand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Smith Avatar
November 20, 2019 at 6:19 PM
It is good to reminded by a poem of this standard and to realise that it was a bad day for for the world. 90 countries losing loved ones puts it in perspective. Also there would be middle eastern countries included in that number.Thank you David in NZ
Kgaswane Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 3:28 PM
Hello Janelle. This is a well written and touching poem.The attack and wordly sufferings are truly sad. Prayers are with them Regards Mpho Kgaswane.
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September 2, 2019 at 1:52 AM
Thank you. This was well written. Ann
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September 1, 2019 at 11:05 PM
oh gruesome the attack was and melancholic the remembrance of it///
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