Does anyone not remember exactly where they were
and what they were doing on that dark fateful day?
September 11th.
I was filled with anger,
as any right minded American would be.
The next day, still glued to my TV,
as was everyone else I knew,
I saw Saddam Hussein
standing before a massive cheering crowd,
holding aloft a shotgun, and praising the great victory
that this terrible act represented to him and his.
This so called man,
who had let loose a poison gas
on people of his own land,
men, women, and children,
because they cherished an idea of freedom
that they would likely never know;
who had ruled with an iron fist for so long,
without rule of law;
who had shown and endless and unfailing
willingness to torture and kill
those whom he called 'his people;'
He did not deserve to rule.
In fact, he got exactly what his twisted life
had led him to.
He got his just desert at the end of a rope.
When I saw him there, on CNN, waving hatred like a flag
I prayed that he would reap the harvest
of his bitter seed.
My prayer was answered.
A great man once said that injustice anywhere
threatens justice everywhere.
Being strong means being willing
to confront evil, to stand for the weak,
to demand of others that they act
in a compassionate and responsible way.
My brother died on September 11th.
His blood cried out, "Avenge me!"
His cry has been heard.
I have felt the sting of shrapnel,
buried in my leg to the bone,
and I have no regrets.
I bear no ill will toward any man,
except he who would strike me down simply
by virtue of the place where I was born.
GWB might be a lot of things;
a liar, a fool, a puppet.
In other words, a politician.
But at least he did what he believed to be right.
In a list
A contest entry
- Hate President Bush? What Would You Have Done Differently? by Mark Rickerby.
2250 points, ended June 22, 2008, 15 entries
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Comments
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Hmmm... Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. There are some things we'll never get used to. Some pains that'll never go away. Your opinion is expressed well here. Write on. One.
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for writing this...I wondered if ANYONE really knew the truth and you have just given me re-newed faith in AMERICA ....to stand up against any President and be calle dthe names he has been called or criticized during this time of war only emboldens the enemy to see that we are a divided nation. I totally agree with you he did what he thought was best for our country and I TOTALLY support hi as a LEADER who loves his country...I am soooo sorry you lost your brother...and I guess those who it didn't touch so personal feel they have the right to criticize the most..I wrote a dedication poem called "I Will Always Remember" But each year as September 11th nears I hear less and less about what his day really mean to our country..It was a day that horrified us like no other and united us all in a way that we ha never been united in many years....and then the Iraq war..divided us like no other since Vietnam...At any rate thanks for writng this and My heart goes out to you and Your brother I hail as a hero of freedom!!!!~~Toni~~
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A sad day indeed, I still remember sitting in disbelief. Not America, not New York, not the innocent, but there they were dying. It was like a painful dream that was actually reality. This poem tells a harsh truth, the reality of the day. I am sorry for your lost and thank you for sharing. I wish you the best.
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Yes like his father before him set out to do...Get ride of Saddam. In the end he twisted on the rope just as his words did all his life.
I have lost many friends on that day. I watched the tower where they work fall in horror, over and over that day.
This poem saddens me to rethink...but I know I must never forget..we all can never forget!
~Sie
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Thank you
thanks for saying what I &many others feel. I am a NYC guy & I remember that day & the poeple jumping from 104 floors hitting the pavement & splattering like eggs. Seems so many have forgotten. It seems all of us New Yorkers lost someone that day. Let those that judge now think just a little more. I am so sorry for your loss
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I'm very sorry to hear about your brother and your injury. Thanks very much for this entry, and much more importantly, for your military service. This is very intelligently written. However, as Yvette explained below, I was actually looking for columns describing what people would have done differently than President Bush, if they don't agree with the way he has handled things, so as much as I enjoyed this, I don't think it's really in line with that request. If it's any consolation, I'm adding it to my favorites list. Good writing is good writing.
Take care and thanks again,
Mark
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Your poem is expressive emotionally and I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother, I have lost several relatives and I know that grief never ends.
I recall where I was when I heard the stupefying news that the first plane had hit the twin towers. I immediately switched to the 24 hour news channel, rang friends across the pond and watched in horror as the tragedy and terror unfolded.
I have many points I could mention but this is not the place for a political debate because I respect your grief.
With all due respect, the mandate of the contest was for those opposed to the actions of Bush, I am mentioning not as a criticism but as you may not have understood.
Peace from across the Pond.
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Definitely sorry for the loss of your bro. So sad the stretched tentacles of terrorism. So sad. It takes a strong individual to write upon these subjects, for these topics are highly controversial. I'm glad you are able to make your voice known.
Thank you for sharing this with us ... I hope peace can be, at the very least, found in the demise of Mr. Hussein for you and your brother.
Steve
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damn, i'm so sorry you lost your brother. foolish ignorant pride and greed runs rampant everywhere. my fav:
"This so called man,". I've always said a real man is one of character and integrity. Unfortunately, they are few and far between.
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