Darkness Rains from Clouds of Ash (poem) by Lew Duffey on AuthorsDen

Darkness Rains from Clouds of Ash
by Lew Duffey → (All Poetry by Lew Duffey)
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Sherry, this is for you!

Darkness rains from clouds of ash I watched as thousands of lives went abash. The day started like any other day as I crawled out of bed As I turned on the TV hoping for some good news but instead The news I saw and heard was unexpected. It was a horrible sight which at first my mind rejected. I must admit I remember little else about that day Only that so many lives were gone and the blue skies soon turned to gray. I remember the first plane which hit the first tower. I also remember the horror as the second plane crashed in the same hour. Not only in the same hour but within minutes of the first There were thousands of lives lost, a terrible curse. Now the only news anyone talked about Were the first responders who came with a shout Of glory for they wanted to help during this horrible hour When hatred brought down the Trade Centers two towers Hatred has a very destructive way. Too well, I recall that day

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones

Reviewed on September 11, 2006

Hi Lew, This is one period in history one will never forget. Each of us could well remember exactly what we were doing and how we reacted upon seeing the planes hit the tower. First there was disbelief...perhaps it was a Hollywood movie...perhaps...and then panic...! I lived in New Zealand at the time...after realizing what was going on, I tried to phone my family who live in New York...three of whom worked in Manhattan. When I couldn't get through, I thought I was going mad from worry. Oh, yes, that day will be forever etched in the mind.
You have written a touching poem, Lew. Thank you.

God Bless
Lena

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on September 9, 2006

Lew I second what Sherry says! You wrote a superb poem for the challenge and one so many of us can relate to having watched and felt the same things.Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

WOW, Lew, I am impressed, you got yours up before I even got mine written and posted on my challenge page. This is an excellent post, though the topic is quite sad, as Anita has pointed out. You have done a very good job recalling the events of the day. Thank you for taking part in the challenge. With each word we write, a little bit of healing takes place.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by A PAX

You did a good job on this challenge
such a sad subject......the worst day of our history
pax A