Of All the Dates

Of all the dates in history,
Today’s, to me, the worst.
Whenever it rolls ‘round, through time
I’m instantly transversed.

The bright blue sky, the tiny planes,
The crash with smoky thrust;
The bodies falling, buildings down
And everywhere, the dust.

The panicked people running
To escape the wild debris;
The stunned and silent city
Showing non-stop on TV.

Each generation flashes back,
With memory’s precision,
To one or two horrific dates
We perfectly envision.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 10:10 AM
This causes my blood to turn ice cold; the memories fresh each time I see the date.
Flood Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Annie rang me at work immediately they reported the first hit, then she gasped, ‘a planes hit the other tower’ and I said, ‘Terrorism, guaranteed!’. Tom used the word ‘scum’ and I can’t find a better word than that. It’s a shame for those that were lost, that, in the UK, this anniversary was almost pushed aside by our own loss. Terry
Slaughter Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 1:55 PM
As I recall, Ilene, I was working that day for AAA in their call center in Houston, TX, and after hearing the news, I spent the remainder of my shift in a state of semi-shock. I think Patriot Day is very apropos.
Fowler Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 7:07 AM
A memorable date indeed Ilene. I was stunned watching the news that morning. Nice tribute. Linda
Hankins Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 1:25 PM
Indeed, Ilene. That date, as well as January 6 are etched permanently in my mind, just as was November 22, 1963.
Cunningham Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 1:21 PM
Who can ever forget the horrors those scum inflicted on the civilised world. Couldn't believe what I was seeing on the news that day. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
September 11, 2022 at 12:17 PM
In Hawai'i, today is the day Iniki struck, 30-years ago. Seems like a good day to stay home! Stay safe! Aloha!
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