Voices From Up Under

for we will always remember
two birds who shared a vicious story.
causing havoc and destruction 
to our memory
our hearts and our glory.
Visions of falling figures 
jumping in desperation
for they had no freedom.
Crossing over to the light
knocking on heaven's door
known as His Kingdom.
Courageous men in uniform with badges,
and some with firehoses and axes
are now missing in action.
And as the chain of events unraveled
this mountain of blazing thunder
opens my heart 
to voices from up under.
I come to you, in honor of these brothers,
with great gratitude and respect.
for they took a vow
to honor, serve and protect.
for on this tragic day of events
we all lost a mother,
a father,
a sister,
a brother,
a friend,
and a partner.
who's never been more honored.
for I am the voice speaking out to you
on this day.
Wishing you the very best.
needing to show our support,
love and respect.
but time is of the essence,
now can we bow our heads,
close our eyes
and pray...
Father,
We are all here to celebrate
and to commemorate a treasure
we found in our brothers.
for this is a simple thank you, 
for the gift of hope.
for this is the rope
that gave us all
a choice to grieve and cope.
may you continue to bless our heroes,
until we meet again.
With love,
signed...
THE VOICES FROM UP UNDER
Amen.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007



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Date: 6/10/2017 12:49:00 PM
Thank you...A memoriam as of now. However, when I wrote it it was a tribute. I wanted to touch the families hearts that lost loved ones on 911 while at the same time never forgetting the heroes and the office workers in the towers..
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Date: 6/10/2017 11:43:00 AM
A beautiful poem, Tiffany. Was this a tribute or memoriam ti 911?
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Tiffany Saxon
Date: 1/6/2021 7:02:00 PM
This was a tribute and thanks for liking my poem
Date: 6/5/2017 11:31:00 AM
Very Nice Tribute and congrats on a Featured Poem of the week.
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Tiffany Saxon
Date: 6/5/2017 12:09:00 PM
Thank you so much for your support. This mean a lot to me. Many blessings to you.
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