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I Will Not Forget

I will not forget the day that evil came,
One clear and sunny morning in September.
Terrorists attacked with cruel hatred,
A tragic day that we must all remember.

I will not forget the day the towers fell.
Planes used as bombs, by madmen, took them down.
A sunny day transformed by destruction,
Shell-shocked citizens wept as they came down.

I will not forget the heroes of Flight Ninety-three,
Who, though they lost their lives saved many more.
With resolve and a mighty roar:  "Let's Roll!"
They thwarted an attack of D.C.'s core.

I will not forget the first responders,
Who raced to the scene of devastation.
Searching for survivors they were relentless,
Some gave all in stirring dedication.

No, I will not forget September eleventh,
The day that evil came and left its ugly mark,
A day filled with vile death and destruction
A day so indefensible and dark.

Copyright © Kim Merryman | Year Posted 2023

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Bill Baker Date: 9/9/2023 4:38:00 PM A dramatic tribute poem to nine-eleven, Kim. Thanks for honoring the memories of those that acted with valor. Your words have touched my soul today. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 9/9/2023 6:28:00 PM Thank you, Bill! I'm glad it touched you.

Sotto Poet Date: 9/8/2023 5:54:00 PM Kim, your poem is truly captivating, filled with exquisite imagery that brings each line to life. Your ability to delve into the depths of emotions is truly remarkable, as you seamlessly transport the reader to the tragic tale of 9/11, creating a tapestry of meories that leaves a profound impact on the reader. Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 9/9/2023 6:27:00 PM Sotto, thank you so much for your encouraging comment. Your comments are almost as poetical as your poems!

Jerry Brotherton Date: 9/8/2023 12:21:00 PM Kim, an incredible poem about the 9/11 tragedy. I hope that none of us will forget where we were when the planes hit the towers. Or the anger that followed as we picked up the pieces. Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 9/9/2023 6:26:00 PM Thank you, Jerry. I appreciate your comment.

Panagiota Romios Date: 9/7/2023 7:44:00 PM Kim. I forgot the total number of terrorists that killed so many innocents,but I know we were a United AmErica on 9/11. No more! The American history channel will be carrying footage all day…I hope you know know, that right now we have more terrorists on American soil than were here on 9/11! I don’t know how much longer the USA will last, I remember the USA being so United in pain. Now killings are normal we lost 50:000 in Korea,.last tear alone,60:000to Fentayl. Read Gordon R Chang, please. Pangie xx Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 9/9/2023 6:26:00 PM Thank you for your comment, Pangie! Yes, I remember how united we all became and now we're more divided than ever. So sad!

Ink Empress Date: 9/7/2023 11:28:00 AM For this reason and many more, September brings back so many bad memories. Very well expressed. Terrifying and really haunting what the evil can do. Sept 11th is a bad date and I have so many poems written in the past about it. Sending you light Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 9/7/2023 6:19:00 PM Thank you for commenting, Ink Empress! I appreciate it!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/7/2023 7:48:00 AM Although I live in Malta, it was heart breaking to watch that terrorist attack on the Twin Towers. Your poem does you credit. Login to Reply Kim Merryman Date: 9/7/2023 6:18:00 PM Thank you, Victor!