To Remember them.............

Romps · 10-09-2005, 15:55

I came across this poem and I would like to remember the victims, families and other people whose lives were affected by
September 11, 2001: The Day Our World Changed
feel free to remember them to..........Romps.

Planes crashing into buildings
in pictures from a disaster film
before our actual eyes
On the small screen filling our homes
with scenes of terror so horrifying
they must be simulated
Unable to comprehend
how anyone willingly could commit
these brutal acts of terror
Yet these images of harsh reality
become etched into our memory
As we watch the destruction
of a way of life The laughter of my young daughter
pulls me from the barrage of images
and back into the reality of our day
Too young to know what has happened
yet sensing the anxiety in the air
Focusing on the exploration of her world
with a simple request of "Out"
Her small hand placed trustingly in mine
to guide her on way
A little voice of hope for the future

A nation, a world in tears
united in grief and loss
A tragedy so large
the loss so pervasive
the depth of emotions so great
no words can truly convey the mood

The sacrifice of so many lives
from so many countries
As we struggle to make some sense of the senseless
and look to answer the question
"Why?"
Yet many others saved
by acts of kindness from strangers
and in the mission thwarted
by last heroic acts of sacrifice and bravery

The eagle like the mighty phoenix
emerges from the ashes
bruised, but not beaten
stronger than ever
Out of the rubble of destruction
Seeds of hope
Stories of courage
Heroes emerge
Our country unites

To learn and to change
so that it never happens again
To keep the memories of the events and the people alive
but to also keep living
If not for ourselves
for our way of life
for our freedom
for our children

accymel · 10-09-2005, 15:57

The anniversay is tomoz isn't it i liked the remix of Enriques hero 9/11

nice poem Romps seems to say it all.

SPUGGIE J · 10-09-2005, 16:32

The work is planning a 2 mins silence as they lost people there but there are some who will spoil it because they believe it served them right. There are too many sick in the head people about. That poem posted by romps sums it up with dignity and compassion and is athe perfect way to remeber wonder if they will read it at work?

grannyclaret · 10-09-2005, 18:04

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

The work is planning a 2 mins silence as they lost people there but there are some who will spoil it because they believe it served them right. There are too many sick in the head people about. That poem posted by romps sums it up with dignity and compassion and is athe perfect way to remeber wonder if they will read it at work?

then send those people to coventry for the rest of the day....how on earth could all those innocent people deserve it ,,,,i am not keen on your workmates spuggie

SPUGGIE J · 10-09-2005, 18:09

the company is multi cultural and multi faithed the y will not discriminate against them. its mostly locals who have this veiw ie scots. wether it is bravado or them being smart alicks we wont know until the 2 mins silence. those that do break it would have to watch there backs. it runs deep what happen as a few of those that died had conections with the linlithgow factory.may they rest in piece.

Sara · 10-09-2005, 18:25

It still saddens to remember, it touched so many people's lives. Think it is fantastic that you're firm is holding two minutes silence Romps.

grego · 10-09-2005, 19:52

A touching poem Romps that brings it all back, I still find it unbelievable, we held a mintes silence at work last year and I was disgusted at the amount of people who didn't bother, all young I'm afraid with a total lack of respect.