Open Poetry #28 |
September 11th, 2001 |
Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
9/11 a term that has never sat well with me condensed it diminishes into catchphrase a soundbite a t-shirt is it apathy or are our attention spans such that there's need to be sold the memory in order to keep it alive? networks vie for attention promising the best in coverage and commentary somber music backs an inundation of footage but i've no need or patience for soundtracks, slow motion captures, and poor re-enactments to relive and remember that day engraved in memory and heart i learned in horror and disbelief the depth of evil that lives in the hearts of men and slowly more importantly i learned the beauty that lives within as well if only for a moment life meant more and we were part of something more than Self in solemn and dignified newscasts being informed meant more than being entertained in acts of kindness in the bravery of men and women and in brotherhood we were heartened before showmanship and ratings reared their ugly heads again so I'll relive in emotions and memories, not glossy sentimentality, that day and all it stands for September 11, 2001 [This message has been edited by Aenimal (09-08-2003 11:33 PM).] |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Me too! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Aenimal...Well said. I as you need no reminder of this terrible day, it is engrained in my mind for all time. Enjoyed very much...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Amen to that, Raph....and Hallelujah Anyway! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Indeed, Raffie.. Well said, and I agree. It's actually quite honorable seeing as how you're Canadian, that you wrote a piece exclamating the fact that it too, impacted upon your mind/heart. Wow, Raffie.. you're so cool. *swoon* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes...*shaking your hand* |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
yes, spare me the gloss... but keep them in your heart, as youve done, raf |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Thank you for sharing this. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Beautiful Raph, all of it . . and yes spare me, as well please This is heartfelt, truth and wisdom Beautiful writing . . . if only for a moment life meant more and we were part of something more than Self yes much much more . . . *smiling at you proudly* xxoo |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
somethings... can't be shortened into a convenient sound byte, or a catch phrase.. I personally... applaud you for this one bud.. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I am in agreement on this one Raph. Well said!! I applaud you. ~Hugs~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
no one will forget the horror of that day...inspite of sound bytes and condensed sensational we all saw the events for what they were...a tragic loss of lives.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! |
GREAT! |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Peace....brings vivid images to mind of that fateful day..... Lauren~ The way you move me |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Me too Sir Raph, a beautiful write m'friend. Maree. keeping it. fate is not just |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks everybody for the kind responses. This wasn't easy to write, it's difficult touching on such an emotional subject without sentimentality especially when you're writing against sentimentalization. While I am Canadian, Toronto is just over an hour or so from the border. We've grown up watching ABC,CBS,NBC affiliates from NY state and I myself often listen to K-Rock NY in the mornings so we have a feel for the city. I won't go into what I felt that day for fear of sounding maudlin. What I will say, as mentioned in the poem. is that for at least a little while everything was treated with the dignity it deserved. But as the tension died down networks went back to their shlocky ways adding enough taglines,smarmy music and graphics too make me sick. I could never buy into it, I never agreed with the removal of WTC from movies, television and pictures, and I will never say 9/11, the date was September 11, 2001. If i allow myself to watch anything at all regarding the events I'll watch 9/11 the documentary by brothers Jules and Gedeon Naudet and nothing else. [This message has been edited by Aenimal (09-09-2003 09:02 PM).] |
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