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A 9-11 Tale With Heart

A beautiful autumn day it was. The gold and red sneaking in the Central Park leaves as it always does. I wanted to stay home with my wife and son. But realized there were bills to be paid and then some. So after my shower, breakfast and things, I just sipped on my cup of Joe, admiring our gold wedding rings. Our son Teddy was at our feet. I thanked God for us three, at our cozy family meet. . Alas, too soon would I have to go. I kissed Mary and Teddy and told them, I loved them so! Ah, the day was so perfectly chiseled by God's own making. I sat on the lone bench to thank Him for His Glorious undertaking. . I grabbed my attaché case and off I went. To work in the great Twin Towers, where I know God wanted me sent. Everyone so happy that day, some even spoke of Christmas? Though it was months away. I was grateful to God for all of my life! Especially my beautiful son and stunning and most loving wife. Of course you all know what happened next. Hell broke out and we all did our best to return safely to our earthly nest. It was not to be for me! The smoke thick and heavy overcame me so rapidly. I clutched my cross and begged God to take me home. I awoke, and the air was beautiful and clear. You know I already missed my son and wife so very dear! But I was being beckoned to gates of gold! And I knew the Bible well, I knew what it all foretold. And yes, the Gates of Heaven swung open widely for me. Now the real journey of my life, was just beginning for me. . ~Dedicated by Panagiota Romios~ To all those lost on 9/11,when evil people did do something evil to hurt others! September 11, 2019

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Robert Lindley

Date: 9/12/2019 6:33:00 AM

A truly magnificent tribute poem my friend. The murder of so many innocent people must not be forgotten, nor the evil that did it. That evil exists today and still seeks to murder, maim, destroy freedom and those that oppose its hideous path. This is one very beautiful poem, tho' sad , its Light so brightly shines! A fav.. a jewel...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/12/2019 4:24:00 PM

Robert, I appreciate your comments ad agree heartily with your words. A jewel, really! Thank you. The evil is still growing. It's tendrils right into the halls of our very Congress. The Twin Towers was only the beginning. Our press and Congress work in tandem now, to do away with this country. So very sad, Panagiota,

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/11/2019 4:50:00 AM

A sad day for humanity, I was in Spain when it came on the news and of course we just thought a plane had crashed into the tower. When we went into town there were English speaking bars and only then did we realise it was a terrorist attack. Such evil continues even today. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/11/2019 7:01:00 AM

Tom! Thanks for sharing that. Yes, that evil is growing. My daughter woke me up and said, there was a terrorist attack, I sad, where in Israel? I went to the Tv and only one Tower was on fire. Then came plane two! C-Span is having live nets all day.be well, Tom. Panagiota

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/10/2019 11:48:00 PM

This is so beautiful. I love that you wrote this - it's truly a blessing. I hope many from the world read this and remember. Thank you for your worthy undertaking. Blessings to you and happy writing.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/11/2019 6:53:00 AM

What a significant comment to a humble poet. There are many who loathe people like us. You will be able to tell from the few comments it gets. People weep over a mass shooting. This was mass homicide but some think we deserved it and really believe we are a bad Country.....Panagiota with blessings.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/10/2019 11:02:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to so many dads and moms who just wanted to go to work that day and make their living to have a better life for their families. Nice one, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/11/2019 5:56:00 AM

Thanks Caren. Ny measly poem can't even come close to the grief families and first responders did experienced. People of all nationalities who knew the value of work, made their way to earn money. To feed families, to be people of honor. Many will today! God Bless the USA. Panagiota

David Mchattie

Date: 9/10/2019 9:56:00 PM

I remember that morning well. We opened the door to my store and there was no one waiting. Quite odd. Over the next hour very few people showed up. I was up in my office when someone came in and said the twin towers were down. I didn't believe him at first. What a day. We would do well to remember those who perished...and those brave people on the plane... still brings tears to my eyes. Have a great day.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/11/2019 5:49:00 AM

Dear David, I had friends in New York who ended up in therapy thereafter. How odd it must have neen for you with no people! Who could believe such a catastrophe of such proportions. I recorded so much of it. But had no idea of the falling bodies. My daughter and family went to the Museum. She cried all the way through. David, our tears combine with yours.How brave they were on the plane. I wanted to come to NYC and work on finding bodies.i was so sure many lived! Sadly, I was wrong.I plan to pray and never forget. Thanks.God Bless the USA!