The world gasped as it witnessed
That evil act of terror and destruction
All eyes wide in horror and disbelief
Our minds racing, hearts feeling your pain
Tears welling up inside us, flowing now
We are trying to comprehend this deed
But wait, the horrors not yet over
The towers of strength now start to crumble
We can only guess at how you feel
Your pain and anguish, your worry
Seeing your sons and daughters perish in the flames and dust
And in your time of need, words seem simple, useless
How will you all recover with so many good people lost
Pride in your country, your flag and your freedom
Will see you through your time of need
And with the world sending you our love to help repair hearts ripped by pain
Then from the ashes and rubble of those once great towers
You will rebuild and grow, like a rebirth
With the spirits of those beautiful people
Guiding your hands to form Manhattans new foundations, a New York New York
I invite you to read my poems, After The Towers Fell, and Take Cover...both emotionally inspired by the tragic events of 9/11. As a native New Yorker, the lasting effects of that day stay forever with me. I plan to visit the 9/11 museum an the newly constructed Freedom Tower, to pay my respects. I went to lower Manhattan in December, just after attacks in September...couldn't get to ground zero, but close enough to leave flowers on a churchstep nearby. I will never forget the thickness of the choking air...and the patriotic pain o the many faces I saw. Turkey the world lost it's innocence that day. Thank you for sharing...and remembering. PEACE
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A dreadful event the world will never forget. Very well penned.