The Very Last Minute (poem) by Pamela June Kimmell on AuthorsDen

The Very Last Minute
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So many thoughts come to us when we think of 9/11 - as evidenced by much of the material being posted in the last several days. This is my contribution in these "very last minutes" before the anniversary of 9/11........

Writing a report for the boss Phoning home to apologize for the fight Feeling nervous on first day at work Calling the doctor for the lab report Talking to the boss about a raise Watching a pretty girl pass a desk Straightening a tie in the bathroom mirror Gazing out the window at the blue sky Filing folders in the cabinet Typing a letter to the company president Flirting with the cutest guy in the office Deciding where to go for lunch later Feeling the baby kick for the first time Talking to a friend about having an affair Worrying about Mom in the nursing home Calling the travel agent about vacation plans Talking to a financial counselor about bills Thinking about the kids� new teacher Taking an aspirin for a hangover Straightening the desk before the boss arrives Composing a resignation to take that new job Gazing at the flowers sent for a birthday surprise Every day occurrences in the twin towers�. Unremarkable in and of themselves, yet Being performed for the last time��ever��.

Reviewed by Janet Parker

Reviewed on October 29, 2003

Pam, this is brilliant! Such a different way of looking at that day. I REALLY like this poem.

Reviewed by Laryalee Fraser (Reader)

Reviewed on September 20, 2003

Pam, this collection of thoughts
is extremely moving...it really brings
the tragedy home, on a personal level.
Wonderful write!
:)
Lary

Reviewed by Woman Words (Reader)

Reviewed on September 11, 2003

VERY effective...I agree with Jerry.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on September 10, 2003

Very thoughtful and beautifully sad tribute!

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

This was so moving, so very beautiful a tribute,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Wow! Great impact!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

(((pamela)))

"being performed for the last time..."

o, this made me cry--an excellent write and tribute

always remember and never forget

(((HUGS))) and love,

karla. :(

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

I probably won't get to read all the tributes at AD for the tragedy of 9-11 but it matters not. This is the very best. Why? Because it puts such a personal, very intimate face of those who died that day. Thank you for writing this, Pam and you know this is not BS.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

heartwrenching write! the towers may no longer stand, but they stand tall in my heart and memory; i shall never forget!

*God bless america again!*

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend, karen lynn in texas. :( >tears <

~in memory of joyce ann carpeneto, 41, who died in the attacks on september 11, 2001~