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Remember.......
by Karen Palumbo → (All Poetry by Karen Palumbo)
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              Remember.......

 

Family, friends, home, and country,
all disrupted in the blink of an eye.
Bright and sunny, no clouds in sight,
picture perfect beautiful clear sky.

Remember......

Hustle and bustle in early morning,
of folks heading off to begin their day.
Flag a cabbie, waiting at a bus stop,
traveling highways, a train on its way.

Remember......

Who would have guessed or even surmised,
the unfolding events about to take place.
This day now forever etched in history,
the clean up sanitized, left not a trace.

Remember......

In an instant all our lives changed,
unknowing, unaware, uncertainty abound.
Trying to deal with facts and logic,
another airplane is in the ground.

Remember......

So many lives without reason cut short,
why did this happen, how can this be?
Stockbrokers, CEO's, window washers,
cleaning crews, cooks, children of three.

Remember......

Pilots, flight attendants, mothers, and fathers,
people missing leaving families in a bubble.
Children who had a full life yet to live,
police and firefighters lost in rubble.

Remember......

Plumes of foul powder filled the air,
as others lay choking on the ground.
All the chaos, was no reason for this,
as innocent souls are now heaven bound.

Remember......

Slowly, reverently walking past what was,
those majestic twin towers, Liberty Plaza no more.
A profound emptiness for all who see,
a void, a torn soul, reaching down to the core.

Remember......

Now years later, what have we learned?
So many hearts are still filled with hate.
Why is it so difficult to show genuine compassion?
Will we ever learn? Have we sealed our fate?

                          ******

**Dedicated to our family, friends, home, and country. Those killed, permanently injured, and children left to grow up without their mother and father.

 

 

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
9/9/2009 © All rights reserved

 

 

 
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 Reviews of "Remember......."
Reviewed by Richard Arrington (Reader)
Reviewed on October 19, 2009
I remember and can never forget. I had my six month old son in the car and it came on the radio. I looked at him in his car seat and fear ran through my blood. What of his future?
Reviewed by kg cummings
Reviewed on October 12, 2009
I place my hand on my heart... and weep.
Kathy
Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on September 26, 2009
We are all thinking on thesame lines..."Will We Ever Learn?" Beautiful lines you've penned
Reviewed by Michael Jones
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
How could one ever forget (911). a shamefull day in history and shows only God holds and knows the future. Thank you Karen for your insight and understanding; that hearts must change if humanity it to remain. Peace!!!
Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.
Reviewed on September 17, 2009
Powerful and personal dear Karen....this one hit home in my soul my friend....thank you for sharing. Peace and love to you and yours always,
Bill :-)
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on September 14, 2009
touching verse and expressed very well, cheers
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on September 13, 2009
How could we not 'remember'...beautiful dedication Kaen
Reviewed by Staci Gansky-Wagner
Reviewed on September 13, 2009
Very moving Karen. What a day that was and we must make sure no one forgets. Hope all is well with you--Staci
Reviewed by Susan Smith
Reviewed on September 11, 2009
Wonder tribute to all those affected (the whole country and our friends in the world) by this infamous act of terror. It is our Pearl Harbor.
Susan
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks
Reviewed on September 11, 2009
We should never forget...the victims, the heroes..in buildings, in planes, on the ground. Accolades for your poem, Karen...and the remembering.
Blesssings and Love - Micke
Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse
Reviewed on September 11, 2009
our hearts grieve as a whole county...a global union in a world knowing evil exists...
your poem is supurbly delivered Karen!
Thank You
Much Love & Inspirations
Vickie
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on September 11, 2009
THE UNITY THAT I SAW FOLLOWING THAT TRAVESTY WAS ONE I WILL NEVER FORGET BUT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER...I SAW PEOPLE, STRANGERS, FLOCKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER REGARDLESS OR COLOR, CREED OR STATION, I SAW AN AMERICA THAT STOOD TOGETHER AND CRIED TOGETHER. TO QUOTE ANOTHER AUTHOR; IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES...IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES. BUT MANY FORGET QUICKLY AND REMEMBER ONLY TO HATE NOT THE LOVE THAT KEPT US TOGETHER AS A NATION AND WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP US TOGETHER. ONLY LOVE FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WILL KEEP US STRONG. ODDLY ENOUGH, I HAVE HEARD THE TESTIMONY OF SEVERAL VICTIMS OF THIS HORRIFIC ACT AND THEY ARE NOT THE ONES THAT FOSTER HATE...IT IS USUALLY THE ONES WHO HAD NO FAMILY MEMBERS LOST THAT SPEAK UNFORGIVINGLY. THANKS FOR THIS POEM, DONE WELL AND TIMELY. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
A tribute to all Americans who remember, who were injured, and who gave their all. No, we did not think we were at war but because we are Americans we sometimes take the fall. Thank you Karen from one grateful American.

JMD
Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Wonderfuly written Karen. I am an optomist at heart. My hope is if we try and each of our lives to spread a little love and faith but the way we live it can and will make difference.We all have this love within us, we just need to use it.Thank you again for such a beautiful memorial poem.

With Love,
Cindy
Reviewed by Shedding Light
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
A very beautiful write!!!

Harold M. Nash
Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Your words, Karen, bring back that morning in such clear detail. I was getting ready to go to work and my wife called me into the bedroom to see what had happened. Of course the whole thing was horrifying and surreal. After watching for about forty-five minutes, I told her, "I'm going to go to work." Maxine asked why go today?" I remember answering, "If I don't they win." and went to work.
Mark
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Very powerful and sad. Nice job Karen. I always like to say: on 9/11, 2001 we were attacked from without, every other day since then we've been attacked from within. Makes you wonder doesn't it?
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
A poignant and powerful tribute to a day no one should forget. I think we all know what we were doing when we heard. I'd just gotten out of work. I watched the story unravel on the news. At first, I thought it was fake; a movie clip or something. Great writing, Karen. Hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
The tears will continue to flow, the words will continue to be written but most of all we must all ensure that the hope that came with the tragedy will also stay with us for the promise of a better day for our children's children...
beautifully done Karen
hugs
fee
Reviewed by Don Juan Amante
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
some can never forget. well penned.
Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
It's important that we never forget, Karen.
Thanks for sharing this powerful message.
Reviewed by Bennett Kremen
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
I live in walking distance from those tragic towers and remember that grim morning only too well. To this day that utter horror is beyond my understanding.
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
With your touching words, who could not remember? You brought the images vividly to my mind of where I was when I heard the news that fateful morning 8 years ago.

Cryssa
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
You remember well, as we all should.
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Beautifully said, Karen. God bless.
Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Lost two buddies there with children that were to grow without their fathers because we have let an insane "religion" to grow and fester the world with its repugnant ideas based on a God that doesn't wanted any of them and that feels the same repulsion as the rest of us.
They that sow hate can't expect to harvest peace.

Georg



Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Indeed. Remmember and never forget; God bless you for posting this moving poem, Karen! Very well penned; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :( *tears!*
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Karen, you've given us a visual image that captures the horror of a terrible time in American history. Though sad, your poem is wonderfully written.
Reviewed by Margaret Mullings
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
This poem Karen will be around for generations to come, and it is very important for us to remember. Very powerfully and so thoughtful of you Karen, to stir us to remember!


Love And Prayers
Always!!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Indeed..LOVE LOVE LOVE..that is the only cure for all our ailments..alas hate has a key-point in many lives..
Well done ..
Blessings,

Vesna :)
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Oh, Karen, this is so beautiful and so powerful.
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on September 9, 2009
Karen, You have said this very well, I liked how you repeated remember, very powerful image this poem represents. I do REMEMBER!!

Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on September 9, 2009
An important poem, Karen-- just lovely. --Charlie
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER
Reviewed on September 9, 2009
A poignant poem Karen, hatred again and again, and again...ad infinitum.....LOve is what is needed, but it's hard to ask a child, or sister, brother, father, mother, of those afflicted, May God help them. Hugs! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on September 9, 2009
Powerful reminder to never forget - I won't. Trust me. Well done, Karen.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Lloyd Lofthouse
Reviewed on September 9, 2009
Thank you for the reminder. I, for one, will not forget what happened on 9/11 or Pearl Harbor. I will also not forgive those that lied to start two wars costing thousands of young American's their lives. I will not forgive those that spew hate and lies using the media and Internet to spread divisiveness among Americans too lazy to check the facts and the truth for themselves. Then there are the greedy that will trample children and grandmothers to make another dollar like that Wall Street Broker that ran a Ponzi scheme bilking billions from millions.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2009
Beautiful. This will be the first year I haven't written anything. I don't know, don't have the heart.
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