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anwaarhassan
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since 2003-07-09

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Menifee, CA

0 posted 2003-07-11 02:32 PM

I wrote this poem shortly after September 11th. Though the title sounds pessimistic, the poem refers to that specific day only and not any other day. It is a reflection of what I felt on that day as events unfolded.

The Day That Freedom Died

As a new day dawned throughout our land
With the promise of hope within our hand
We walked the streets with heads held high
Proud of our ways that we lived by
So we were shocked….we were surprised
On the day that freedom died

For that fateful morn did change our life
From one of freedom to one of strife
We raced through the streets so unsure
Of a haven safe or shelter secure
No place to go…no place to hide
On the day that Freedom died

We had no time to contemplate
The “who” or the “why” to debate
As we walked the streets with bowed head
Seeking our missing, fearing them dead
Long we mourned…longer we cried,
On the day that freedom died

While far away in the land of the oppressed
Where the promise of hope is even less
They thronged the streets to celebrate
The death of our innocent and our fate.
Glorifying their “Holy War”…. far and wide
On the day that freedom died

But amidst our anguish and our pain
“Old Glory” rose once again
And loud tolled the “Bell” throughout the land
“As a nation in peril, United we Stand,”
Strong is the spirit…stronger the pride
Since the day that freedom died.

Sunshine

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1 posted 2003-07-11 02:40 PM

Anwaar, thank you. Had you been at Passions before, on, and directly after that fateful day, you would have seen so much here at Passions. Do a search on the word "flag" alone, and you will see several poems regarding that very day.

It IS one of those days that will live on throughout history. You have now become part of the poetic voices that sprang forth then, and will continue to speak on, in this community, on events such as that, and those that are yet to come.

Thank you.

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

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2 posted 2003-07-11 02:49 PM

Thanks,
Melton

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2003-07-12 04:56 AM

Enjoyed reading this...lots of feelings...I didn't feel like freedom died on that day but I think there are some important lessons to be learned by those that are wise enough and open enough to learn through experience...james

anwaarhassan
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since 2003-07-09

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Menifee, CA

4 posted 2003-07-17 12:25 PM

Melton, sunshine & James,
Thank you for your comments...glad you all liked the poem.

Anwaar

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