Shockwaves burst
Through the outer walls,
Barriers broken
In deep dispair,
As riptides draw within
The gravity of the situations at hand.
There once was a city,
'twas the light of the world,
Despite it's seedy underbelly,
Two towers stood,
Above all else,
Reaching to the sky like fists of the mighty,
Then the crash, the arms collapse,
All that once did fuel them
Pour out of it's veins.
The catacalysmic detach
From society,
Now it's every man for himself.
An army came,
Armed in gear, weapons of courage,
They fought all blood and tears,
Battling the way through ashen sufferage.
Hands swept up the children,
Hearts guided the way,
The mothers and fathers,
Fled to the daylight,
None was quiet,
None was safe,
For the towers of York,
Collapsed today.
An army fought past the gates.
An army breached the walls.
An army danced the most arcane dangers,
A dance in fire, hand in hand, they fought.
On this day, seven years hath passed,
On this day, we remember the mighty,
On this day, they began what shall not last,
On this day, I scream out to deity!
Honor them.
Those of the maultese cross.
This was the cross they bared this day.
Author notes
I never felt as much until I joined their ranks.
Fire Fighter.
May they all rest in peace.
In a list
A contest entry
- A tribute to all the fallen hero's of 9-11 by trekkergirl.
400 points, ended September 12, 2008, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - This Contest Is In Honor Of 9/11 by Kari.
1200 points, ended October 4, 2008, 35 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I like the words repeated. This is a very strong and emotional piece. Thanks for your entry
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wow this certaily was mind dropping and emotion grabbing. This was powerful. First I wasn't so in to this which I know the New york towers but you reminded me as if this happen yesterday. THank you....this poem is a speaial poem for all ages
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An amazing write and thank you for what you do. Beautiful words from a heavy heart. Thank you for sharing.
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Aye, well...
I had no choice but to write,
And what has been written,
Or what even could've been written,
Is never enough, in my eyes.
Ah well...
I'm glad you like it.
Thank you.
~Saint
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This is a highly emotional writ that pulls at the heart, and creates a well of tears in my spirit. These tears are pride-filled, filled with angusih, and with a sense of honor.
My son-in-law was a professional football player who always wanted to be a fireman. Now that he is injured, and cannot play for the NFL any longer, he is finally persuing his dream, and taking the Fire Fighter's test. I pray he is successful, and his dream is fulfilled.
I commend the efforts of these courageous workers for the betterment of humanity. I have always been in awe of those who put their lives on the line for others. It seems that 911 brought out hordes of such people.
This poem is expertly written with all the devices we see that create devastatingly beautiful poetry. I wish you the best in both Comps.
Much Love Always ♥
Renee
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Aye...
Much of life is the same way.
Devastatingly beautiful.
I wish him luck.
Thank you.
~Saint
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I lost family in 9/11 thankyou for this!
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Fantastic write with so much emotion and power in your words. It read with an excellent flow. I still remember that day like yesterday. I imagine many do. God bless and thatnks for sharing this graceful poem.
Rose
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Wow. This was simply amazing! I honestly don't even know what to say about it. Great write!! (an understatement)
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Aye...
Thank you.
~Saint
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I have tears in my eyes reading this,a beautiful poignant dedication to the innocent people who lost their lives that day,you may like to read my poem Angels Of America and if you are a firefighter I wrote a poem called Talking To A USA FireFighter,God Bless,Hazel
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Hmmn.
I could look them up.
I am a firefighter.
Only, at the time, I was not.
Sadly.
I would've rather been fending the flames along side them.
Thank you.
I'm glad you like it.
~Saint
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Hunny this was beautiful really. It's different from most of the stuff you do and I think that's why I'm so struck by it. You can feel how sincere you are in this, and how much it means to you. Very well done, and I'm glad you got some emotion out of you.
Sincerely,
Eggeh
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Emotion...
It runs far too deep for words, in this case.
Either way, thank you...
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Superb plus
A very fine write and tribute. You have expressed your thoughts quite well, indeed. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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Came from the heart.
That's all I can really say.
I'm glad you like it,
And thank you.
~Saint
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Thanks for joining my contest and helping me honor those fallen heroes.
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I could write on and on,
But it would still not do it justice to how I feel.
Trust me...
'tis not a problem.
~Saint
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Yeah. I understand my husband is a retired firefighter. He served 25 years. And when 9-11 occurred he was still with his department.
A year ago a firefighter friend of ours was killed by a bus hitting him as he was putting out a fire on the interstate. He left a young family behind.
Also, this is a wonderful poem Can i suggest that you submit it to my 9-11 contest. I would appreciate it. I am asking for poems that honor our fallen hero's.
Thanks for at least thinking about it.
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I will submit it, though I know it's not my best.
My father's been a firefighter since I was born,
I was finishing up the E.M.T. course,
And I started volunteering with my station now,
And going through the fire academy.
It's always around me, so I kinda have to think about it.
Not that I wouldn't anyway, but...
I hate that I wasn't there then.
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wow
I must say, I am impressed by this piece. Very well written, and very smooth to read, yet gets the reader thinking of what is going thru your mind.
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Tears
All of us weep for the lost - you have written this with our tears. I sit a mile away from the Pentagon, where another memorial is being dedicated today. The "what ifs" and "could have beens" for all those lives echo in your lines. Thank you.
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Such a strange feeling...
Though I have joined them as a firefighter,
I could never hold myself at their level,
Even though I would have joined them without hesitation,
And still would.
In any case,
To all the brave souls,
Firefighters,
Medics,
Military,
Even down to
Everyday civilians who helped,
Risked,
And lost their lives...
Your courage will live on.
Hooah!
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