September 11th, a Wifes Story

A Poem by layla

A wifes tale

It was Tuesday morning, labor day just passed

The kids are on the bus, starting school at last

you left early morning, a flight you couldn’t miss

Sometimes I think for hours, did I get a goodbye kiss

My clothes stained with food, my hair a crazy sight

I remember every detail, as clear as broad daylight

The ringing of my cell phone, that ring is crystal clear

Is the news I still remember, it haunts me every year

The call was from your mother, the terror in her voice

The news she tried to tell me, I clearly had no choice

The news the news, that’s all that I could hear

Even though I placed the phone, so tightly to my ear

It was a little after nine, when I saw the plan collide

Directly hitting one, of the twin towers side

I was utterly confused; this has to be a prank

Then the airport called, said plane 11 and I sank

Never thought id lose you, no wife really does

Now I drink the liquid, to forget what once was

You died on plane 11, 11^th of September

ill pray everyday, that kiss I will remember

© 2012 layla

My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register

Reviews

Coyote Poetry

I was a Soldier for 15 years. I saw people left behind by Soldiers lost to war. 9-11 was the same. Poor families lost family members. There is no cash payment for this. Thank you for sharing the sad and true poetry.
Coyote

Posted 10 Years Ago

Kaylor Mason

I remember when 9-11 happened, with a clarity I wish I could get rid of. Your poetry . . . any words I could give in a review would do it no justice, so all I can really say is my condolances, ma'am

Posted 12 Years Ago

CLUTZ

This made my blood run cold, I was really young on september 11th so I don't remember much, but I do remember everything just slowing down. I couldn't even imagine losing someone that way. Very good.