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today 9/11
by Michele Schottelkorbtoday the sorrow fills the sky
as I look up through shaded eyes
today a young one cries in pain
straddles the Earth and prays for rain
today a man is reduced to shambles
loses himself; drinks and gambles
today a young mother screams with rage
nothing can help, not even some sage
today a body washes ashore
a town weeps; and shuts the door
today a baby learns to bleed
no father there, no trusty steed
today a polar bear is too hot
and wishes for a frozen spot
today a tree shrieks from a blade
as it's ancestors begin to fade
today a fish grows two heads
and we sit idly in our beds
today I must be thankful for
my life, my loves and nothing more 09/11/2003 Author's Note: just some thoughts on this day of all days... i have more verses to add... but, well... here is this... my prayers to all mourning today, and every day...
Posted on 09/12/2003
Copyright © 2024 Michele Schottelkorb
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