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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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Date: 11/20/2019 6:19:00 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
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Date: 9/25/2019 7:06:00 PM
Lest we forget, but no, the world will remember. Reminding ourselves once in a while, not a bad thing. We came together, if only we could stay that way. Well written Janelle
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Date: 9/2/2019 3:28:00 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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Date: 9/2/2019 1:52:00 AM
Thank you. This was well written. Ann
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Date: 9/1/2019 11:05:00 PM
oh gruesome the attack was and melancholic the remembrance of it///
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