the phone calls that never came
letters and notebooks unopened
toys stacked neatly in boxes
winds blew strongly that day
leaves and flowers wilted on ground
from fires of hate or fervent faith
i still don't know until now
what i remember still are your laughing eyes
tender touch of hands on my shoulders
childish stories that made me smile
fallen from the tree of life
i light a candle today in memory
of love and gratitude
Posted for D'Verse Poets Pub - Poetics - In Memoriam, hosted by Mark Kerstetter. I am not American but on this fateful day, Sept. 11, my heart goes out to all those who died.
Shared with One Single Impression - Notebook and Poets United.
Picture credit: http://kmrants.tumblr.com/
yes heaven, lighting this candle with you...no matter what nationality..somehow we're all in this together
ReplyDeletenicely written poem. that was a black day in human history, but when the shock faded a strong sense of unity lingered. we still remember the fallen and the traumatized living too, with mournful hearts but in silent prayer that never such things happen to anyone in this world no matter nationality or religion.
ReplyDeletebtw thanks a lot for commenting on my blog. its really appreciated. :)
A beautiful tribute... the whole world was effected by this tragedy.
ReplyDeletesad, yet nicely written... :)
ReplyDelete"from fires of hate or fervent faith "
ReplyDeleteWhat contrast in this line. Makes one wonder why hate or faith emerges?
Such universality in these moments you describe. Yes, a candle. There is still so much darkness. A fitting "in memoriam." Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWe also hold a candle with you for all our near and dear ones who died on that awful day.
ReplyDeleteTouching Tribute.
ReplyDeleteCowardly acts that take innocent lives need to be fought from wherever we are.
Yeah it surely effected the world over, great tribute.
ReplyDelete(I was here when you were at mine, same time..haha)
The things that were expected to be, thought to be, hoped to be -- weren't. The candle is about hope - and lighting it is about belief that we go on.
ReplyDeleteGood poem.
A beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened that day did happen in America but, it affected everyone with a loving heart around the world. Yes, we are in it with them.
ReplyDeleteA lovely in memoriam from you.
Thank you for lighting this candle to illuminate the darkness. A fine and meaningful poem.
ReplyDeleteDavid
beautiful memoriam. may they rest in peace; may we live in peace.
ReplyDeletea nice way to bring homage and give hope...to light that candle for the all too human people behind the numbers...so many people...
ReplyDeletea beautiful write, and a wonderful way to remember
ReplyDeletehugs dear friend
Very touching. I pray that days like that never repeat themselves and yet here in Delhi , there was a harsh reminder just a few days ago.
ReplyDeleteThank you for lighting a candle. To stand in solidarity regardless of nationality is an affirmation of humanity's goodness.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful, Heaven. it brings more tears to my eyes. my heart hurts for those suffering most today. and I agree with your prayer for peace :)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Claudia. I lit a candle 3 poems ago. I think reading what people feel is more powerful than whatever they can put on TV today. Very moving.
ReplyDeleteLight against the dark, we only find it in each other. Lovely words, Heaven.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written...yes, we must always remember...such a violent act of hate. To light a candle today.
ReplyDeleteThis tragic hateful day crosses country lines for sure. Lighting candles of remembrance and hope today as well.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Heaven ~ we're all connected in this holding hands outstretched ~ sharing your candle Heaven ~ light through the dark ~ Lib
ReplyDeletedarkness cannot prevail
ReplyDeletegoodness is to powerful
this is the truth of humanity
we can never forget
Thank you for the candle. It's truly appreciated.
ReplyDeletefrom fires of hate or fervent faith
ReplyDelete... either way, we'll never come to understand it.
lighting a candle with you today, Heaven. Blessings.
a deep bow in respect.
ReplyDeletedaily athens
Yes Heaven we all need to light this candle with you and another one for this to never happen again. Thank you so much for your lovely poem
ReplyDeletehttp://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/11/the-sorrow-of-our-times/
the candle light reflected the memories coming from your pen...loved this.
ReplyDeleteperfect tribe.
ReplyDeletelove the candle lit image.
Excellent tribute.
ReplyDeleteSweet poem...
ReplyDeleteThe candle could be a point of unity someday. 'fires of hate or fervent faith' whenever I see those or hear them in same paragraphs all I can see is lack of education or fanaticism.
ReplyDeleteAutomatically my mind just interprets
to that definition. I believe both are relative.
Beautifully done, Heaven. Thank you for sharing : )
ReplyDeleteHeaven, this is a very moving poem. I have posted a short story in honour of 9/11. Perhaps you'd like to go to L'Aussies Writing blog and read it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading my Lunch Date story...
Denise
excellent - so well done...love and gratitude...
ReplyDeleteCandle will show us the light so that we too can reach...
ReplyDeletethe phone calls that never came... just that line says volumes, great opening line, lots of beauty
ReplyDeleteSimply and beautifully expressed.
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