towers poem

[kauphy]

Where were you when the towers fell, and the
Pentagon was crushed, and so many perished.
I Was Everywhere

I am every man. I was everywhere when the Towers fell.
I was at work, in school, plowing the fields, changing a
Diaper, typing a letter, driving a truck, making decisions
That affect our economy. I was doing whatever mundane,
Every day task that runs my life. And now my life is
Irreparably changed by the act of madmen who believe
That God will make a place for them in heaven because
Of their hatred. I have lost my spouse, my parent, my friend,
My childhood. I have lost my faith in humanity. I have lost
My innocence and my ability to trust.
I may well have lost my future.


I have changed from a loving, forgiving person to
Someone who knows full well that the days ahead
Will be filled with war and I will have to, at the
Very least, encourage and applaud the death of
Someone else in order to survive.
I am standing on the very edge of Armageddon,
And I have lost myself and I have found fear.


But I have also found a unity in spirit in a nation that
Has been too long divided. I have found heroes in
Everyday people doing their everyday jobs.
I have seen continuing acts of faith as people search for their loved
Ones. I have seen a need to do something, anything,
From every corner of my country. I have seen an entire
World, far removed from my tragedy, embrace my sorrow
And stand for me. I have heard my country's anthem
Ring from the very countries that we once
Considered our enemies.


I am ashamed that I read of bombings in Israel and
Thought, "how sad", and did nothing; read of
Of car bombs in England and reflected only briefly
On man's inhumanity to man; I have watched brothers
Fight brothers in Bosnia and did nothing to heal
Their anger. I am brought to my knees with shame
That I saw the horrors inflicted on other countries on my
Television set, and changed the channel. It is only now,
Now that it is here, in my own backyard, that people have
Died and lives have been changed, and only now do I
Understand how horrible it is that people hate and destroy.

May God help us all.

 

[BingoT]

Twin Towers
They rose above Manhattan, against the skies of blue,
Twin Towers shining brightly, and holding thousands too.
Our great Financial Center; the symbol of World Trade,
Where countries came together, and many deals were made.
They stood so tall and mighty, and made us feel so proud,
Until one day some enemies, destroyed and brought them down.
American, United; our country’s planes they flew,
And fly they did right into them, until the towers blew!
Our whole world changed that moment, and life just seemed unreal,
The buildings bowed within the flames, which melted solid steel.
The acrid smoke just billowed black, and then an awful sight!
The towers started crashing down, and turned the day to night.
It rained debris and bodies, with Satan in the flames,
But when the dust had settled, we learned the many names.
For out of all the ashes, a blessing had occurred,
The spirits of those victims rose, because our prayers were heard.
Evil also died that day, although it still surrounds us,
Yet God is standing with us now, and working all around us.
He’s with the heroes working hard; He’s there with me and you;
The doctors, nurses, teachers , and the country’s leaders too.
He’s with the injured and the brave; He’s there throughout our land,
And all those saddened children, yes; He’s there to hold their hand.
For all you have to do is look, and you will see His face.
And when your heart is open, you’ll find God in every place.
Yes, even through these evil acts, He never left our side,
And when our hearts were broken, it was God who also cried.
American, United; they were not just planes you see,
“America United” is what God meant us to be.
So bless this land we stand on, and be proud and strong each day,
And respect the freedom that we have; GOD BLESS THE USA!
In Loving Memory of Those We Lost
World Trade Center, New York City
September 11, 2001

Kim Baldwin

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