Sue Mason Poet Free verse

Remembering

Looses its sting
with the passage of time
be it 9-11 or Columbine.
The horror, the pain
only long remains
for the families of the dead.
For the rest of us
it becomes another date,
a JFK or D-Day to remember where we stood.
Seldom do we ask
where were you when Wallace was shot.
Its an anniversary we may have forgot.
Bobby was shot in front of our eyes,
perhaps we only remember who dies.
Martin's funeral lasted all day
as the mules slowly moved into history.
Who knows the future for our eyes ...
perhaps the revolution will be televised.




~~~~~~~~~ for Nathan's 9-11 contest ~~~~~~~~~~~

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Adeleke Adeite September 23, 2009 at 6:45 AM keep writing Sue. it's great to remember great people

Joyce Johnson September 17, 2009 at 7:23 PM Great writing. And of course things fade into memories except for those most affected else we would all lose our minds. Thanks for your comments. I entered in it in dusty box of memories contest, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi September 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM perhaps its ONLY televised same War different front same corprations and wealthy profiting same uneducated and undereducated and poor dying....same ole same ole..aye? 1984..Brave New World...The Greening of America.... Light & Love

Ts Lewis September 15, 2009 at 5:07 AM Powerful stuff. It even seems the reason why we are waging war has faded

Abe Lopez September 14, 2009 at 10:39 AM a thought provoking write leaving much to ponder .. putting life into perspective

Carol Sunshine Brown September 14, 2009 at 5:33 AM I enjoyed reading your heartfelt poetry today Sue. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol

Elaine George September 14, 2009 at 1:04 AM Hi Sue, I watched a documentary of 9-11 last night. Actual video's taken by people who witnessed it first hand. It brought it all back - the reality of the evil in this world. Your last line confirms the power of this technology. Sensational writing! Lainie, And thank you for your kind comments.

Donna Golden September 13, 2009 at 8:17 PM Yes, I'm sure it will be, Sue. The media in inexcapable in this day. Well written...I like how you incorporated the losses of the past in your remembrance. So many things we will always recall. Hugs and blessings, Donna

Robin L. Gass September 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM There is much truth in this heart felt piece, Sue. I can't help but think of the phrase' There but for the grace of God, go I" reading this and pray that those touched by these terrible tragidies found comfort and strength through faith. Thank you for your kind words and I must tell you I love your phrase "an attiude of gratitude". :) Love, Robin

Carrie Richards September 13, 2009 at 7:11 PM This is thought provoking, and timely.....yes...we move on and on...sometimes we remember and sometimes we should remember more than we do. Well said.

September 13, 2009 at 2:59 PM Interesting piece for the reader to ponder about. Though we do move on, 9-11 changed that safety we had taken for granted living across the ocean from much of the chaos. If you entered the contest with this poem, good luck. Keep on writing! Thank you for your kind comment. Karen

P Sheart September 13, 2009 at 1:57 PM Hi Sue Excellent write. I for one am hoping for revelation to turn to revolution. Hey, Did you read my poem Hey Man. I think we're on the same wave length which is good!!! Oh and thanks for your words of wisdom on "In the Sun" I changed to verse. Take care hun Love Light Truth Patricia