9/11

I always knew not to take life for granted

But I didn't understand it till now

As I sit on this plane

Looking at death

 

The twin towers stare me in the face

Panic surrounds me

Emotion drowns me

Suffering suffocates me

 

9/11 the date of the end for me

15 seconds left

Not enough time to cry

Or pity myself

 

13 seconds left

 

I will die to day

but what will happen when I do?

Where will I be?

 

I then see what has to happen

What I must do

 

5 seconds left

 

I kneel down and close my eyes tightly and say

"Lord save me on this day

Save those around me

And those who die because of this plane"

 

3 seconds left

 

"Save those on the ground

And heal the broken hearted for those lost today

Save me Lord, save me"

 

It ends...

 

And there you are

Your arms open to me

You smile and say "Welcome good and faithful servant"

 

 

Reviews

[Dushyant Thadani]

The world felt terrible about this 9/11 catastrophe. The whole world prayed in unison at this point of time. You've written this very well, and the emotions shown in this work are very strong, and sad. I simply love this work. A good write on this catastrophe.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

I don't think any of us will forget that aweful day, I only hope the ones that lost their lives did get saved! Great poem!

[Coyote Poetry]

9-11 was the day we learn in the USA we can be attacked by a outside sources. We have had internal attacks in Oklahoma city and we (USA government) attack at Waco, Texas. We live a world needing more good and kind people in-charge. Time for each Government to concern themselves with their internal problems. Homeless and sick need a kind and helpful hand. Many people pay the price for the hate of the USA by a world toward a Government that does more harm then good. I cry with the many families who lost their father and mothers on 9-11. Now lay in waste the major cities in Iraq. The poor and the innocence pay for the sins of men with greed as their goal. A powerful poem. I like the ending.
Coyote

[KAREN]

Beautiful write, although it was a sad time!

[Marie Harrison]

Wow, this is an amazing poem. Very inspirational. Great job!

[Dark Empress]

This is rather inspiring but yet sad. Beautifully written

[Dominick B. Hill]

Wow, I found this to be rather inspiring. It hints at needing to appreciate life as it is. 9/11 was a powerful event and so is this poem's form and presentation. Keep up the wonderful work! ^__^