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  Tragedy

  

  By mehta101, Austin, TX

  the day shone bright, laughter sparkled from the concrete but black fire, red smoke, polluted the cloudless sky a nation wept together, a million tears flowed and for a moment, we were one, taking a disaster to bring us together 9/11...
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  September 11th

  

  By mehta101, Austin, TX

  buildings crumbled. fire enveloped. jagged teeth seared through the pillars of western civilization Death resonates, fear radiates, 9/11...
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  Mother

  

  By mehta101, Austin, TX

  Etched into her side like a flesh-eating tattoo, we settle, clawing out our own niche. We marvel at her beauty, but we do not respect her final wishes. To be observed but not harmed. To be enjoyed but not taken advantage of. To be used but not destroyed. To be seen but not touched. ...