Milestone of an American Tragedy

Marking the 5 year anniversary of 911

 

 

 

Milestone of an American Tragedy

 

 

 

Five years ago today, tragedy afflicted American lives.

Evil ripped away our innocence;

Terror dispensed,

because freedom in our country thrives…

 

Hatred of what we stand for swelled in the belly of some;

A plot to weaken this powerful nation

was carried out on 9 1 1...

 

The morning started as any other,

people going about their routine task.

But before the sun even reached its high point,

a cowardly deed unveiled its vile mask…

 

Debilitated and dazed with horror

we watched those towers fall;

burned eternally in our minds,

a sorrowful memory for us all…

 

Multitudes of fearless heroes

worked hard to save those they could;

but the efforts cost several their lives,

as they tried to do some good…

 

So many deprived of a life they deserved;

cut short by an irrational act.

Speaking with loved ones or holding them close

no longer remains intact…

 

Evil wanted us to crumble,

implode within and grow weak;

but America never faltered,

liberty didn’t lie down and become meek…

 

Now soldiers are dispatched abroad,

along with the ones keeping us safe at home;

but the price for our wonderful freedom,

means some families are left alone…

 

9 1 1 forever changed things.

Our way of life can never be brought back.

We now are persistently on alert,

continually conscious about the threat of attack…

 

While we commemorate the events

that happened five years ago;

it should serve as a great reminder

to tell others what they need to know…

 

Hug the child that tried so hard,

and brought a B home with such pride;

cherish the one with whom you share your life,

express abundant joy that they’re by your side…

 

Say “I Love you” just because

you want someone to be aware;

and welcome each chance life has to offer,

to devote time with those for whom you care.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Imagedden]

A beautiful heartfelt written poem showing deservedly immense patriotic pride. There are parallels between the poems we wrote. Your poem starts with anger as it should but if I was to focus on one particular thing in this poem, it would be the paragraph on hugging the child who came home with the "B".

This is a sign of be proud of what you have achieved and shows a quality of mercy which to me is the greatest trait a society can display.

All the best

Imagedden

[Crystal Mullings]

Hug the child that tried so hard,

and brought a B home with such pride;

cherish the one with whom you share your life,

express abundant joy that they're by your side�

I love this paragraph its a reminder to make the little things into big beautiful things because we never know when its our time. Precious!

[Aries]

Beautiful..well written....A deep truth unspoken by many, but summed up here....Great writing.