September Eleventh (Acrostic)

In memory of all those who perished during the tragic events of September 11th 2001
and in honour of all those who risked or sacrificed their own life for the sake of others.



Sirens lament, a September song    
Echoing sadness of memories so strong.
Prayers for the souls of those taken away,
Thoughts for their families, in our hearts to this day.
Evening came early, the night stayed so long.
Morning started so bright, but went tragically wrong.
Blue cloudless skies, the sound of a plane
Eternal reminders bring that day back again…
Remember it all, let it not be in vain


Emergency crews, just ordinary guys
Laid their lives on the line as hell rained from the skies
Every last one of them selfless and brave
Valiant heroes with one aim – to save
Each one forever remembered with pride
No hearts left untouched by the many that died.
There’s one lasting hope as the world now remembers
Heartfelt wishes that peace could arise from those embers.



**Written September 11th 2008**
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Great final line for it, Sharon. Thanks for remembering that day with your lovely poem. LUv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 2:53 PM
One of the saddest Acrostics I have read on the Soup. It sure takes you back to the images of that dreadful morning >> James
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September 12, 2010 at 7:25 AM
I'm a New Yorker and this hits home...well said and written...Luv Michael
Mehta Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Very touch and creative write to pay tributes the victims, Sharon
K. Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 3:36 AM
Hi Sharon :) I remember this moving and chilling acrostic of yours...such a heartfelt tribute for this sad sad day--- and thanks for your comments on my sleep write-- heehee I think I should wake up sleep now ;) hugs, nikko :)
Wilson Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 3:05 AM
very nice dedication to such terrible loss we all feel..Take care~Deb
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