In Memory…September 11
As is my tradition, I have already begun to write what has now become my annual poem in tribute/in memorial to September 11, 2001. However, this year is slightly different as I am away from home and am not able to rely on my usual sources of inspirations. On of my favorites, is America Remembers. I hope this doesn’t sound morbid as it shouldn’t. I want to relive that day in order to write a poem that truly captures, in hopefully new ways, the events and emotions of that day. The reason why America Remembers is a favorite of mine is because it tells the story of 9-11-01 by speaking to not only the media, but also people like me (just every day sort). I also like the music that was chosen. I don’t know the name of it or if it even has a name, but it is VERY powerful, VERY moving, and VERY emotional. I think the music itself evokes the emotions I need to write the poems. If I can just have that combined with the pictures and stories I can find online, that’ll be enough.
What more can I say at this time? Not really all that much, but don’t be surprised to see other entries here today.
As I typed that last bit, a thought suddenly occurred to me. Today is Monday, September 11, 2006. Next year it will be Tuesday, September 11, 2007. A rather frightening thought if you ask me. Thank goodness for our military forces. While I’m on that subject, this goes out to all the men and women in uniform, but especially to those serving in the war on terrorism: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KEEPING US SAFE!!!!