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Terrorism

Tell us of folks with conscience clear on terror; of trusted neo
terrorists that oust teams, terrorizing thousands... near, far, and wide

May it marinate in their minds; peace and equality are as grated rind
with scent of pure zing... unlike vexed souls, bent on terrorism

Just last night, amid day light, before photographer's sky, right in 
spring's warmth... such unforgiving moment of sudden fright

Thunderous wondrous sounds of bombs whirred, then cease, and
just like that came sight of flight 8430, blown to fallen pieces of debris

I saw red, white, and blue of American airlines's plane, meshed with chaos
just as those blown to smithereens during 9ll... Still I'll fly. Why shouldn't I?

In this land of plenty, we won't share cowardice with tyrants of immorality;
not on their watch! freedom bell has rung for everyone free of contentions

"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (... they knew not...)
Flight 8430 felt Coup DE main... not of You, Great God of earth, sky, and dew

I shan't forget humongous, booming sounds of invisible bombs that flew and
flung sudden terror so near, i hastened with thoughts of Islam and coercion

Of intimidation, degradation, castration; of trepidation, and mutilation
that moved me to see martyrdom in terrorism as ignoble affiliations

I'm due like you to sit snug and breathe with ease here and now, without 
quest; will I survive or will I have time to utter one final goodbye

Night's stream of consciousness was dream, dear God, but Your world need You...
only You; by power of Your might, turn terror to unadulterated thanksgiving; so

As we ponder canvas of sky with eyes beyond clouds; we'll grace life with
courage; for we shall over come with hope, with aims, and with our dreams.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mac Donald Avatar
June 2, 2016 at 10:41 AM
Powerful write, Iris! It's horrifying how these terrorists are able to find new recruits.:( Namaste to you, yours, and peace to all mankind! Mikki
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 3:51 PM
Thanks. Been away a while, aiming to visit you.
Vaso Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 4:44 PM
Wow, somehow I missed this earlier, love this poem! Great memorial poem!
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Dear Arthur; been away, now for a visit with you
Tuftytift Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Really powerful Iris, amazing read x
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 3:53 PM
Just returned from flight. c u soon.
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