Open Poetry #22 |
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9/11 Day the world changed? |
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Zall Member
since 2002-08-25
Posts 214London, England |
A ball of flame a flash of light Ends another fateful flight The stout hearts of heroes made Dull the fanatic’s vengeful blade We all cried upon that day But soon it will be filed away We could fill a billion graves And still no difference would be made We’ll write their names in a book They’ll not be given a second look A few thousand more lost in vain Added to hall of shame Yet another massage sent To rid the world of discontent Always true throughout the years Evil finds disgruntled ears I had prayed this act would be A kick in our complacency To change our ideology For the betterment of man We instead buried New York With half measures and double talk And the world is still the same Consumed by hatred, bitterness and pain |
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Zall Member
since 2002-08-25
Posts 214London, England |
I would just like to say that in no way do I intend to devalue the lives that were lost. I just dont think enough was done in the wake of 9/11. One year on and Bin Laden is still at large and the world is the same as ever. Aaron Zall [This message has been edited by Zall (09-05-2002 04:30 AM).] |
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Rodney Belcher Member
since 2000-06-06
Posts 227Taylor, Michigan |
The emotion has wained since the attack tis true. I wish the emotion that was rampant the weeks following 9/11 was ever present but unfortunately we have our "lives" to go back to everyday. I share your sentiments though. We should feel the same way always and value our lives and others all the time...not just in bad times. Thanks for voicing your perspective Zall. God Bless! Nothing ever happens unless first a Dream - Rod |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Zall: '...We instead buried New York With half measures and double talk And the world is still the same Consumed by hatred, bitterness and pain' And these words break my heart. How true, how sad! Everyone wants change, everyone wants peace, no one is willing to make a small sacrifice to get it. Seems our world is totally consumed by greed and self interest. Pitiful!! Marti |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Zall, I agree that not nearly enough has changed in the wake of these incomparable tragedies. Who is to blame, I am not even sure. I used to blame the government for everything. But I am starting to wonder.Let us all hope and plan for peace, best as we can. Sandra |
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anya Member
since 2002-07-27
Posts 393London, UK |
unfourtunatly what you are saying is very true, a thought provoking poem anya |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting...James |
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