Towers in the Sky

M.E.M.

I was not there when it happened.

I witnessed the plane hit. It was rapid.

The towers stood tall, but now they are flattened.

 

I was just one year old.

There were two other attacks, I was told.

Rescue workers were quick and bold.

 

I was far away from the events.

The belongings in my bag make up my parent's contents.

Who knows what all this devastation presents.

 

I hear about it every year on the anniversary.

I go to the memorial and grieve for my parents universally.

They ended up with cancer and needed surgery.

 

I don’t remember.

I saw it unfold like an ember.

We cleaned up after the events in September. 

  • Author: M.E.M. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 16th, 2023 13:21
  • Comment from author about the poem: Prompt: Write a rhyming poem that explores differing perspectives on an event. Created: 3/16/23
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 7
  • Users favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek
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  • L. B. Mek

    (suspended poetic lines
    reflective
    of those floating, what if's
    of life)
    a sobering read, wonderfully unique
    I'm sorry for your loss and hurt, dear poet

    • M.E.M.

      I didn’t lose anyone. My perspective is the left-aligned voice. But thank you

      • L. B. Mek

        ok even better, sorry for misunderstanding



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