Between September 11 and October 12
Between 9-11 and 10-12
thoughts of the Fall never far away
neither are our heroes, and our fears,
still, I honor 9-11 and Columbus Day
the human spirit, the dogged determination
to go somewhere, make a path -- better
the world in some way, formed our heroes
and sheroes, past and present ... and future
Columbus Day is a month away
Nine-eleven still brings angst, pain, torments
Peace is elusive, for those who lost or won ...
History is full of scared moments
Columbus could have endured a mutiny
He was able to use his powers of suasion
Then "Land Ho!" just in time; Indian tragedy
was never his intention; the pox? Unknown companion
On nine-eleven America and the world stood together
We showed the best in our humanity
As alien and citizen pulled shoulder to shoulder
knee-deep in dust (Alas of glass, bones, debris!)
In these doldrums, saddened by another anniversary
I dwell on the best and worst in our species
As always, my hope lies beyond this universe
Our Father loved us ... always .... forgives, guides, remedies
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12 Comments
Post a CommentGreat job, Neil! I would have never guessed to combine Columbus Day and 9/11, but you've done just that!
Sad but hopeful A well balanced piece.
great, all said true.
thank you all much! Shalom and have a great evening and wonderful week y'all! Paz/Pace
Wonderfully written poem.
absolutely lovely!
Sheroes.....I love that word....wonderful poem, Neil
You said it with truth.
Isn't it wonderful that God forgives the worst in us, while at the same time He brings out the best in human nature? Shalom Deonils!
whoever inspired thanks to tony and you neil.