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Freedoms Price

Bodies raining down
A nations heart ripped open
Savage flames assail
Tomorrows, lost in ashes
The blade of hate has spoken



The stain of 9/11 will be forever in our hearts.  It was the day a vicious wound was inflicted on our nation.  We staggered, but did not fall.  We survived.  We are America.

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Jack Horne

September 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Many congratulations to you, Bob : )

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Thank you Jack

Black Eyed Susan

September 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

bodies raining down - very powerful. i thought about people jumping when i was writing mine too. super ending too. congrats on your win :)

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Liked yours just the way it was. Thanks for the kudos

Caryl Ramsdale

September 15, 2011 at 5:04 AM

My favorite line..."The blade of hate has spoken" Congratulations on your 9th Place win my friend. CR

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

Thank you for your comments Caryl

Lee Ramage

September 15, 2011 at 1:03 AM

Excellent poem, Bob. I agree it was a horrendous situation. It was certainly as a result of hate, New York rose to the occasion and supported each other. America survived and we are glad you did. THere were 3000 people lost and some of those lost were Canadian and British, we felt for your pain and we lost lives with you. Well done. Lee

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM

We're all in this together Lee. Hate does not differentiate. Thanks for your much appreciated comments.

Nette Onclaud

September 15, 2011 at 12:29 AM

go, bob..sunniest congrats on your special win :) huggs

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

Much appreciated nette

John Freeman

September 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

The worse part was thoes bodies raining down,Bob. Congratulations on your worthy poetry. Agape, Moses

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

And thanks to you for the kudos

Kim Merryman

September 14, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Congrats on your win, Bob! Kim

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Thank you Kim

Dr.Ram Mehta

September 14, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, Bob

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Thank you very much Dr Ram

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Congrats Bob on your wonderful win luv.. superb piece...

Bob Quigley

September 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Very much appreciate your congrats Linda-Marie

Joyce Johnson

September 14, 2011 at 3:33 PM

The unimaginable happened. It was hard to take in. Congratulations Bob, on your win. Joyce

Bob Quigley

September 14, 2011 at 4:10 PM

And to you on your well deserved first place

David Williams

September 14, 2011 at 3:13 PM

hey Bob congrats on your win..David

Bob Quigley

September 14, 2011 at 4:11 PM

And to you David. Well done

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

September 14, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Thank you Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

September 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM

Bob, it really was like a blade of hate cutting into the hearts of people throughout the nation. Congratulations on your win! There were many great entries, so take pride in your achievement. Love, Carolyn

Bob Quigley

September 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

Thank you for honoring my effort with your placement. Let's hope we never have to face another day like that.