My Only Son 9-11 Tragedy

"Put on channel seven.
My Lord!! What have they done! 
I can not believe it..
they killed my only son!"

Raised with respect.
Never a problem.
Worked hard as a Man.
Problems..he would solve them. 

He did well in College.. 
He struggled..but made it through. 
Held his chin up when he was down.
Gods help..guided him through.

He put down his cup of coffee.
Kissed his daughters face.
Ran to catch the bus.
To join the daily race.

On the 105th floor, 
"Ding!" and he steps out. 
He can already hear. 
His boss’s vivid shouts.

It’s 9:15.
We are staring at the screen. 
The worst disaster I have ever seen.
The building collapsed.
My heart went numb.
Where..Oh! Where, 
is my only son?

Did he make to the office?
Lord tell me..it’s not true.
God, take me instead of him!
Please help him get through. 

"Where is my Daddy?" 
I was staring in her eyes..
I saw it then..she realized.
"Why would they do it?
..What have they done?
I said, "We are not to hate but..
..but they have killed my only son."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Corbin Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 8:48 AM
So sad. I never know how to comment on these verses because I don't know if it is a personal experience or perceptions, but either way it is very tragic, and I thank you for sharing it with us. You might like to read my take on it. "I Wonder What He's Thinking?" Thanks Jennifer. Jim
M. Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 8:54 AM
This was based on a story I heard after Sept. 11th. It made me cry. I felt the need to write. Thanks so much for commenting. Take care. God bless. -Jennifer M.
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