A Dreadful Day

Though in tears and torment…I have got a terrible tale to tell
About that dreadful day that our trade tower flared and fell;
Oh the pains felt by dreaded dads, mourning moms and the youth that yell
For they lost their loved ones to that horrible day…so hot as hell

If was an evil event that took flight, just like a flash
A violent man with his cruel aircraft turned the trade tower to a trash
I could hear the crash, the sirens and people crying in a bash
Even my humble hut in Africa felt the pain of this lethal lash

What a dreadful day was two thousand and one, nine, eleven
Who would have thought or trade tower could be crushed into a coven
That led kids and kings, kith and kin from various kindred to heaven
 My prayer is that all those who lost their lives would find a safe haven
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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George   Avatar
September 16, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Dear Adeleke, It was a dreadful day - not to be forgotten. Great writing here! Lainie
Dawn Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 10:21 PM
I absolutely love what you have done here. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. And thank you for your kind words as well. Jdawn
Brown Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM
I enjoyed reading your heartfelt poetry today Adeleke. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
Lopez Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 9:54 AM
these people will always be remembered throughthe hearts of the living ...nice write
Kendrick Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Very well stated Verse. We all remember as if it was yesterday. Keep writing. Sara
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