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DIALING 911 towering building, dressed in pinstriped suit, healthy, quietly dying. flying without web, without wings. an abnormal workday, smokes in the clouds. explosive wings have penetrated upper office space. God gazes out heaven’s window, holds out his hand, ready to catch each soul that lands on ashen pavement f a l l i n g m a n ________________________________________________

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Maria Williams

Date: 9/19/2017 6:57:00 AM

A tragic day that was Kim, one that will live in our minds forever. You have described it so well here....Maria

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/19/2017 11:35:00 AM

Thank you!

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/12/2017 10:24:00 AM

It's so important to never forget, well done!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/12/2017 11:24:00 AM

Thanks, Mike.

David Bose

Date: 9/12/2017 8:44:00 AM

Well, I made it through yesterday without too much emotion and then I glance here and your words gave me the full weight of memory. Really well done, Kim. Keep it up. Thanks, Dave

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/12/2017 11:24:00 AM

Thanks, Dave.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/12/2017 8:30:00 AM

Lovely depiction--I feel the height in your words--you have a unique gift to illustrate your poems--this is full of emotions, Kim!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/12/2017 8:37:00 AM

Thanks so much, Vijay!

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/12/2017 7:44:00 AM

Very powerful Kim. Well done. We will never forget.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/12/2017 8:26:00 AM

Thank, Heidi. We will never forget.

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/12/2017 7:35:00 AM

This is a wondrous write, full of great images and a sad ending! I surely loved reading your dynamic and graphic poem here this morning! What a powerful piece my friend, Great Work!!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/12/2017 7:37:00 AM

Thank you, Russell. Time goes by after tragedy strikes, though images last a lifetime. Blessings, my friend.