The 9-11 Museum

A pair of shoes, all scuffed and worn,
A watch whose time is frozen,
A red bandana, all among
The objects that were chosen

And then encased so we could read
Their stories and remember
Exactly how things were
That awful morning that September.

Today, a dedication held,
With speeches and reflections,
Ensuring that we’d all look back
At our own recollections.

For most of us, the memory’s raw
And tinged with such emotion,
Each image conjures tears enough,
Combined, to fill an ocean.

The doors will open up next week;
The crowds will visit, flocking
To feel a bit of what will never
Cease to be so shocking.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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October 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM
We did not go in the museum, but I'm sure glad we got to see the memorial. An aside — I was always told how rude New Yorkers were. I sure didn't experience this during our visit. Oh, better make sure — if none of these comments make sense, make sure you read my reply to your recent comment on my silly poem. cheers ~ j
Mcleod Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 6:44 PM
I remember thinking it was another Sylvester Stalone movie. Too much life immitating art.
Lyle Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 3:41 PM
I remember that day very well staring in disbelief as I watched the News as it came in and seeing the second tower hit. What an atrocity those poor people on the plane with the knowledge they were going to die. How awful. Thank you for sharing this poem Ilene. Andy
Johnson Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 3:03 PM
It seems this event causes the heart to feel a deeper pain about it every time we are reminded. I think it speaks to the amount of how shocking an event this was. We're continually getting over the shock of it. Thanks for the tribute. Well said. :) Peace.
Kendrick Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 10:55 AM
I do remember that day..Enjoyed reading this one honoring the family of those who lost their lives, those injured and all those who were touched by the event..Sara
Pettit Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 1:24 AM
Just about everybody knows where they were and what they were doing when the news came out. As always, this is a good write Ilene.
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 9:57 PM
good one. I did not know about this until this morning I caught Obama on the news telling a story of a guy in a red bandana who led so many to safety but was killed in a tower. So sad!!
Vaso Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 9:34 PM
A beautiful tribute, That was a very shocking day indeed, and its lovely to see such a lovely memorial poem written. I have to disagree it wasn't the worst to hit the civilized world, it was the one that hit home to many for the first time, its why its so important we never forget history. God bless all those who suffered from this event.
Smith Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 3:57 PM
I remember going out into my back yard that night. It was so calm and silent nothing was moving in the skies above and you could hear a pin drop...A lovely tribute they have put on display...hugs Tim
Allison Avatar
May 15, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Wonderful emotional tribute Ilene.Made my eyes fill with tears in remembrance of this tragic event. Hugs Jan xxx
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