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Poem: September 11, 2001

Failing to understand
why our nation is great,
an opportunity was sought
by souls cowardly lying in wait.

Focused on pure evil
as they have continually done,
an unholy attack was unleashed
on a day now known as 9-1-1.

Via the destruction
of New York's "Twin Towers"
the enemy crushed a symbol
of U.S. monetary power.

Beyond the resources to rebuild,
our country operates from a wealthy mindset;
so we can easily overcome
loss of life and some airliner jets.

We have forgiven peoples and nations;
we have helped the World without regret.
Justice will be eventually extracted
for a date guaranteed that we'll never forget.

 

Author Notes:

I'm blessed and fortunate to be an American; although I may not agree with the politics of my government, my country has taken risks to help others and do what is right. Terrorism will be eradicated - it's only a matter of time before that goal is accomplished.

— Joseph J. Breunig 3rd, Aug 21, 2009

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ziggy

16 years 9 months ago

semtember 11

enda, patrick collins. hi having seen your poem title i had to read it this is a hard topic to write about i like what you wrote having wrote on this my self but i have not posted it yet ,can you explain the forth verse to me , i am not sure i agree with that verse as i read it other wise a fine write
Joseph J. Breunig 3rd

Joseph J. Breu…

16 years 9 months ago

4th Verse

With regards to the fourth stanza: Beyond the resources to rebuild, our country operates from a wealthy mindset; so we can easily overcome loss of life and some airliner jets. Compared to other nations, we're one of the wealthest people, relative to most other countries. In addition, most Americans don't have a "poverty mentality". We can accomplish anything we put our minds to. Plus, our soldiers have sacrificed their lives on behalf of other nations, not just Americans. The USA was not financially ruined from this senseless attack and will not defeat the American will (in the World). Any loss of life is difficult, especially from this tragedy. I'm implying that we won't be bullied by terrorism, we won't live in fear, etc... Hope this helps. --Joe