Sally Eslinger Poet Free verse

There and Here Sept 11

There…and Here, 9/11

Never.  In all 
    my days.
(I was at work,
    as a nursery
    manager, watching
    over a dozen tots.)
On my TV, the       
   meteorologist
   was exalting the             Most
 Absolute beauty
  Of the day there
     in Manhattan.
Just as it was here
     In Kentucky.

A truly clear, bright,
Sunny blue,
Unforgettable day,
Just as you always
Dream of, wish for.
God’s created
Perfection.
But, then, there,
Human-made terror:
Two planes 
Striking into
Our tallest, proud
Towers…moving
Us to screams of fear
And pervasive grief.
And anger…
The worst day of 
Our lives
From there to here.
For all the ages.
For all ages,
It so suddenly
Did not matter
If the sun was shining.
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(c) sally young Eslinger
(c) 9/10/202
Thanks be to God

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Jennifer Fenn September 18, 2021 at 9:08 PM Wow Sally! This describes the shock of that day so well!

Joseph P. DiMino September 11, 2021 at 6:36 PM Emotively stated; nothing matters without Freedom. Thousands dying, on bright summer days, throughout history, fighting against, or simply trying to escape tyranny. This modern day scum we have given power to, may they burn in hell, even though I know we condemn ourselves by vocalizing such unforgiving bitterness. And I apologize to no one. May God forgive me, if He sees fit...but I will not retract.

Darlene De Beaulieu September 10, 2021 at 12:39 PM Hello Sally , this was a horrible event to happen. people died for what reason? It made no sense to me. This tragedy should never have happened. It will be always remembered. Hugs

L Milton Hankins September 10, 2021 at 9:20 AM I recall that day as thought it were imprinted on my brain, Sally. I, too, am a Kentuckian. Glad to know that. I have learned recently that more first responders have died from ailments as a result of 9/11 than were actually killed that day in the attacks. I don't know whether it is true or not, but terribly disturbing. Good writing, Sally!