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September's Minutemen
by Susan K. de Vegter → (All Poetry by Susan K. de Vegter)
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All this talk of terror and war. Let's not forget what this country was founded upon and let's all reflect upon September 11th and why we still fight for freedom. Afterall this is only my opinion and thank God I live in a country where I have a voice.
--Amen


Poem Artwork

We're looking for our heroes
John Wayne ? Tarzan?
Gone...
Perhaps Schwarkof or Disney
Such a difference
Still one is gone...
Clinton's out with George Washington
And Washington is gone
Bill C. can't be a hero
His ethics are all wrong
Then Abe our Mister Lincoln
He's gone with sands of time
Where are the modern heroes
Stand up and rise to shine
They are to be remembered
In case you just forgot
Minute Men of September
When terror took a shot
The heroes of the Towers
The ones that stood defiant
When faced with mortal terror
They became our giants
Minutemen of 9-11
Though nameless are a few
Heroes of September
God and his new crew
History gave us heroes
Terror gave us tears
But out of ashes rose the flag
New heroes calmed our fears
Minutemen of September
Your epic valor waves
Freedom has new meaning
In OUR land of the brave!


copyright 2007 Susan Kathryn de Vegter

 

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 Reviews of "September's Minutemen"
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
History gave us heroes
Terror gave us tears
poignant lines-a super well written work

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
September's MinuteMen are certainly the Giants of the Land and of History. We are blessed to have the reality of their presence amongst us, in the uniforms of the various task forces or dressed in civvies. Whenever, wherever they present, they are ALWAYS larger than life and certainly bigger than our celluloid fabrications. A fine salute and tribute, Susan. Kate xx

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Beautiful write...reminder...thank you Susan.
John

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Yes there are hero's all around us, the ones we see everyday.
firemen, policemen, and EMT's, all saving lives everyday, everywhere in this great land of ours.
Many go still unsung, but heros none the less.

Walt

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
So very well said and true with the approach of the anniversary the rememberance of not only those who fell but those who rose...rose up to be there when their country called...

Fee

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
YES, those who so tirelessly gave of their time to rescue the victims should always be honored and remembered. Such a wonderful tribute to these fearless individuals.

Thank you,
Kathy

Reviewed on September 10, 2007
We need to unite or else we're doomed. We also need to put GOD back in our nation, in our homes and in our SCHOOLS.

Excellent write; God bless America again, and NEVER forget!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Susan,

A call to arms to unite: excellent! A beautiful, stirring write to honor heroes, past and present.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Standing ovation for a patriot! The heroes of the past along with the heroes of 9-11 "reguire" our remembrance and thanks. The heroes of our military "require" our prayers and praise every day that they give of there love to protect "every" free thinking woman or man.
Thank yo for this work. Powerful, honest and honorable.
My best regards,
Chris (Viet Vet)

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Bravo sis! We need to remember that when Al Queda says they want to kill all Americans and destroy the United States in the Jihad of UBL,they mean it,and they will implement it no matte how long it takes. It's not just a few Muslims with idle threats, It's a united Islamic army worldwide and if we don't open our eyes to it and take precautions against it,then we will become history! Thanks Susan for sharing, what we need to remember!


Love,

Eileen

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
One thing I do fail to understand, is England was hit 0n 7/7, we just let it go, we were hit by the IRA, and many others, but we just let history go, and move forwards. Why do some countries try to move forwards yet always looking behind.
Indeed America once was free...

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
A great tribute to our fallen heroes who will never be forgotten. We are a Nation of heroes ready to sacrifice our lives for the freedom we enjoy.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
They are our new heroes, but they are revivled daily by some who want to destroy America. tom Lantos only today has made a mockery of his office . . . HE is certainly no hero . . . Thanks for the poem and the grit for singling out today's heroes . . . Let's not use that word so loosely as the news media seems to want to do . . .

Reviewed by Ted Bossis
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
Good American woman -LOVE * tED


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