September 11th
Let Us Remember
Let Us Remember For those too young to understand, and those not born yet Those unable to remember what we must not forget Planes crashing into the towers, flames filling up the sky Jumpers from the buildings, knowing they would die Brave firefighters and first responders rushing to their aid While we gasped in disbelief, … Continue reading
Lady Liberty’s Still Standing and Stairway to Heaven
These are the first two poems Sue wrote in the first days after 9/11. Lest we forget. LADY LIBERTY’S STILL STANDING She’s still standing in the harbor as she has for all these years But if you look more closely, you might see the tears. She cries for all her loved ones, which were killed, behind her … Continue reading
SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBERED
SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBEREDIt was a Tuesday in September, a day we will all remember When evil men turned our world upside down A time we can’t forget, when our land terrorist upset As planes crashed into buildings and the groundWe remember those true heroes in a place we call Ground Zero And we praise those … Continue reading
One Monday in New York
One Monday in New York A dear friend of mine, Norma Cook, told me the story of her visit to NY City the day before 9-11. She saw the preacher on the street corner telling people to repent. The next day, lives would be changed forever. It was my first trip to New York City … Continue reading
Stairway to Heaven
Citizens Soldiers Monument at Cadott, Wis. Stairway to Heaven They were on their way to Heaven as they hurried up the stairs, Not only were they heroes, they were angels unaware. Just going about their duties as they had many times before Little did they realize they were soldiers in a war. As the victims … Continue reading