Holes in the Air
It was a morning like any other
The day started out most fair
Four planes full of friends fell out of the sky
Now were living with holes in the air.
Twas just before nine, Eastern Daylight Time
I sat in my office chair.
Come quick, someone said, The towers on fire.
Now were living with holes in the air.
Helpless we stood and unknowing we watched
Smoke rising into the air.
Just what happened? I heard it was a plane.
Now were living with holes in the air.
The second plane hit, a fresh burst of fire
And all we could do was stare
Can we help? Its too far. What can we do?
Now were living with holes in the air.
Then came the word, the Pentagons been hit.
Its really too much to bear.
Were under attack, no way to strike back.
Now were living with holes in the air.
Heroes rushed in as workers rushed out
Save lives, was their only care.
They just went to work and never came home.
Now were living with holes in the air.
In a plane to the west, men cried Lets Roll!
Free men refuse to despair.
They chose to save others, not die like sheep.
Now were living with holes in the air.
A great roaring sound, tower two came down.
Quickly, we offered a prayer.
Tragedy not done, down came tower one.
Now were living with holes in the air.
We lost Battalion Chief Mike, the brave.
Beautiful Barbara, fair
Still in our hearts, they died as they lived
Now were living with holes in the air.
Laissez le bon Trump rouler!
WWG1WGA
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
ThanQ chef. Well done.
Thank you for the very beautiful poem.
Eyes wet....
What an absolutely amazing piece of work. I need to think of a place to put that where it won’t be lost. Simply can’t tell you how impressed I am. It has the essence of what moves me in poetry - a true voice, a shared emotion, and control. The most sincere thank you, LonePalm. It should be a song.
Thank you.
Most Excellent LonePalm!!!!
ThankQ for sharing. I read your poem while Q#2149 video was playing on my second screen.
Beautiful and poignant.