9/11 - Will Never Be Forgotten

I wrote this poem when I was in college, the day after the planes hit the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.  I watched the coverage for days. I couldn't seem to look away. I have never been so shocked or horrified. I have never felt so much anger as when I saw our nation threatened.  However, at the same time I was so proud of our country. How everyone came together and all the fireman, police officers, first responders, volunteers and good samaritans all came together to help in any way that they could.

As a said, I wrote this poem the next day and it was the first poem that I ever wrote that was not for an assignment.  It was the first time I felt inspired to write something and while it is basic in style and wording, I still think it captures how many of us felt that day. (It was also published in the my college's newspaper, The Impact, the next week).  So for the 10th anniversary of the towers falling, I thought I would post my poem to my blog and share it with all of you.

September 11, 2001

A nation in disbelief

Threatened to the core

Some cried,

Others wanted justice more.

Justice they shall have

Their leaders proclaim

Bust still we know

It will never be the same

We not only lost landmarks,

Officers and men

We lost mothers, fathers,

family and friends

A nation brought together 

From east to west

Wanting to help

It brought out our best.

Neighbor helping neighbor

No matter the cost

Never will we forget

A single life lost.