Abe Lopez Poet Choka

Twin Buildings

Born and lived as one
Suffering terrorist wrath
Housing souls within

Falling to their knees
With fatal skeletal wounds
Bleeding flesh and dust

Catastrophic acts
To the ground, loose curtains fall
Human spirits soar

9/11 names 
Speaking through living voices
Never forgotten

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Joyce Johnson April 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest with this poem. The words are still fresh. Love, Joyce

James Fraser April 2, 2010 at 1:05 PM Abe, many congratulations on your 2nd place in Nathan's contest. You have captured that tragic day with your wonderful poetry >> James

Carrie Richards April 2, 2010 at 12:22 PM Intense and deeply heartfelt....said with such moving style, dear Abe! Congratulations on this amazing 2nd place winning poem. Well worth the wait to see it here. Love, Carrie

Nathan Leccese April 2, 2010 at 11:39 AM Congratulations on 2nd place in my 9-11 contest! Nate

Doris Culverhouse September 16, 2009 at 7:04 AM nicely penned

Moonbee Canady September 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM Oh... This Tragedy... You captured a part of the madness with your words... the sadness comes back with each line getting closer to the end... God Knows of the Fallen and Us... God Bless MoonBee

James Fraser September 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM One of the most saddest days in my life, the fall of the Twin Towers, and i'm not even an American, great tribute Abe>>James

Robin L. Gass September 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM Powerful and poignant, your words speak directly to the heart, Abe, in this very moving tribute. Excellent work and best of luck with this winning write! Thank you for your kind words. Love, Robin

Charlie Pelota September 13, 2009 at 4:13 PM Poignant in a concise format Enjoyed reading although it was a sad day. Good write charlie

September 12, 2009 at 7:04 PM Love the last stanza--truly a tribute to all those who lost their lives or loved ones in this tragedy. The emotion comes through your words. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind comment on my poem. Keep up the good writing. Karen

Charmaine Chircop September 12, 2009 at 3:27 AM speaking through living voices...never forgotten--amen--excellent tribute--Charma

Brian Strand September 12, 2009 at 12:46 AM Awesome tribute Abe.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today

Trudy Diane Rider September 11, 2009 at 7:45 PM Powerful piece, wonderfully done! ~Trudy~

Christopher Higgins September 11, 2009 at 7:38 PM Powerful piece of poetry my friend...well written

Carrie Richards September 11, 2009 at 4:16 PM Yes....the spirt soared, ....never forgetting, .... but showing that human spirit lives on in a loving tribute to the memory of that day. That is how we can pay our respects to those who died. We must keep that hope alive.

Sara Kendrick September 11, 2009 at 2:21 PM Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara

Raul Moreno September 11, 2009 at 1:58 PM Excellent choka, a sad theme, nice work and best of luck in the contest...Raul

Savannah Rose Harper September 11, 2009 at 12:59 PM OMG Mr.Lopez that is so sad.i was 5 when that occured...

Nadia Shahwan September 11, 2009 at 11:43 AM Poised poem.