Nine Years

Joseph Scott on Sep 11, 2010

Tags: 9/11, eye for an eye, love heals, world trade center

It’s hard to believe it’s been nine years!

In 9 short years

What have we learned?

Through pain and tears

As cities burned.

Lives were cut short

Shocking a nation.

A call to arms

Brought obliteration.

What caused this storm?

Some cried before it came!

Ignorance was the norm

And is still to blame.

An eye for an eye,

‘Til we’re all blind and toothless.

We justify the means

Even when they are ruthless.

Families torn to pieces

But where does it end?

Only when this ceases

Can love heal and mend.

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Eldridge on Sep 11, 2010
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mysocalledlife on Sep 11, 2010
oh it\’s been 9 years since that dreadful day, i can only hope that the pain of that day had been healed, i know some would need more than 9 years… thanks for reminding us Joe
Kaye TM on Sep 11, 2010
so sad. it takes time to heal… acceptance is the key.
heidiefernandez on Sep 11, 2010
nice work Joseph….
Likha on Sep 11, 2010
O yes, 9/11. Terrible time and the wounds that may never heal are still felt in various corners of the world, my country included. It’s not really the lack of wealth and power that is the problem in this world; it’s the lack of love for God and man. Great post, Joe.
Michal Dorcak on Sep 11, 2010
This poem made me really sad as it made my mind focus on sad events (ignorant terrorist attacks, no less ignorant and cruel wars that followed destroing even more innocent lives …) and sad fact about the nature of human race.
Anyway, I think that this poem is one of the best ones I’ve ever read as it left a lot of strong emotion in me.
Inxxu on Sep 11, 2010
speachless me…! That is only good thing
yes me on Sep 11, 2010
A good share in the name of peace cheers
ishinimrod on Sep 11, 2010
This is nice…
Jenny Heart on Sep 11, 2010
Great from beginning to the end.
Phoenix Montoya on Sep 11, 2010
Very nice Joseph… Liked the thought of this one.
GodsGrace on Sep 11, 2010
Good Post
Joseph Scott on Sep 11, 2010
Thank you all for understanding the point I was trying to make.. It’s really hard sometimes to realize we’re in the wrong when we feel we’re so right.. I in no way tried to disrespect those who died that day or glorify what happened.. It’s still a subject that gets people’s blood boiling.. I still think though, that peace and understanding is the only way we’ll ever truly heal from it.
Thank you again!
V rank on Sep 11, 2010
I could see the vivid picture you want to project in this poem… good job!
sandcastle on Sep 11, 2010
Wonderful tribute to 9/11.

Love it!
mysticdave on Sep 11, 2010
A very poignant poem and tribute on this day…….
LoveDoctor on Sep 12, 2010
A great piece.
Joseph Scott on Sep 12, 2010
Thanks Franklin, Sandcastle, Dave and Doc!
PSingh1990 on Sep 12, 2010
Nice Share.
papaleng on Sep 12, 2010
very good piece, Joseph.
Phony Neil on Sep 12, 2010
Nice work keep up the good work
Lipstick on Sep 14, 2010
how fast time flies isnt ? but the pain will always be there, i know
beautifully written
Starpisces on Sep 14, 2010
A sad and touching poem…
livemike on Sep 29, 2010
Nice work and a great message for all..

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