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"God Bless America"
October 9, 2011
The lives we lost,
The seconds that passed,
As their heartbeats slowed and then
Stopped, Altogether.
The tears that were shed,
The grief that was felt,
Darkness fell upon us.
As the caskets were closed
We watched with our sullen faces,
As they were lowered into the ground,
Never to be seen again,
Though their presence was felt all around.
We looked at their smiling faces,
On photographs that filled the house,
Cried again and again,
But tried to act strong,
We felt broken, but piece by piece,
We found ourselves,
and rose to a new beginning,
A fresh start,
Though the pain never left us,
We rose,
We rose, and put our hand on our hearts,
and said,
"God Bless America"
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This article has 23 comments.
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 25 2012 at 11:22 am
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it! Keep me updated on your work(:
HeatherOlivia GOLD said...
on Jun. 25 2012 at 12:20 am
I'm not american, but i felt the power in these words. Very patriotic AND well written.
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 11:35 pm
Thanks so much! It's great that though you aren't American, it affected you ina way it did me. Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to review my work!(: Keep me updated on yours!
youngspeare BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 2:49 am
awwh, this is so touching! I am not American but it's so patriotic, so passionate all i can say is hats off to you. There are very few who'd write about their country!
:-) Keep posting!
:-) Keep posting!
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 2:44 am
Thanks a lot! That is exactly the mood I wanted to set my readers in. I felt like the essence of the piece should be the truth itself. I am glad you felt similarly(: Thanks again! Keep me updated on your work!
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 2:40 am
I am so glad that this piece has had that effect on you! The feeling that you have described was actually what I was hoping the readers would feel. Again, thank you so much! Keep me updated on your work as well(:
AugustSummerFling PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 2:40 am
This was very insightful! I especially liked the way you described their funerals (caskets closed n lowered into the ground). It felt so real n I could feel myself standing n watching that scene run in front of my eyes. You finished it off really well too :)
Songs_Along GOLD said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 2:30 am
hmmm.....m feeling a bit short of words right now....a sort of sinking feeling is now gripping me....TERRIFIC....is the only thing i can think of... :)
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 1:48 am
I am so sorry about your loss. I feel like you truly understand the point i was trying to make in this piece! That was certainly a horrifying day for the entire country. I thank you for taking the time to look at it! Keep me updated on your work(:
ACreativeMess SILVER said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 1:37 am
This topic is really important because I had family in that tower that passed before I got to really know them. Also because 9/11 is my first childhood memory. I remember seeing the planes go down and all the people jumping. And I thank you for this wonderful poem :)
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 1:24 am
THANK YOU!!!!!(:
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 1:23 am
Thank you sooo much! I am glad that you enjoyed my writing(: Thanks again! Keep me updated on you work!
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 1:22 am
Thank you SO much! I totally know what you mean(: That is so nice of you! I will never stop writing if I have support like this! I'll keep you updated, and you keep me updated on your work!
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 1:09 am
That day is etched in many hearts, young and old. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my work, I really appreciate it!
frecklefire BRONZE said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 12:55 am
Wow, this is such an inspirational piece. I witnessed the twin towers collapse, and though I was young, it traumatized me. This poem truly summons up the effects of that day, and I love its rhythm and pace. Really amazing!
AyeshaLiveLaughLove BRONZE said...
on Jun. 23 2012 at 1:40 pm
Thanks! I really appreciate it :)
KatieSnyder BRONZE said...
on Jun. 23 2012 at 1:36 pm
This was really good. one of the best writings i've read in a long time!
Lizzy27 said...
on Nov. 17 2011 at 5:12 pm
I LOVE YOUR POEM!!! I know how hard it is to lose someone and i feel you truly brought that point out in your poem! KEEP WRITING!!! This should definitely be published!!! :) BTW i love your last line and how you incorporated it in your poem...its very creative!!! Once again keep writing and keep me UPDATED!
-Lizzy
LisaR! said...
on Nov. 7 2011 at 6:57 pm
This is one of the nicest pieces I have read in a long time!! I love your writing it is very touching--FIVE STARS!
Inaara Rosli said...
on Oct. 30 2011 at 5:21 pm
LOVED IT!!!!! :)
