Has it really been two years
Since ordinary everydayness
Turned to disbelieving despair?
When terrorism and innocence
Collided in jet-fuelled holocaust
Of shattered lives
And incinerated dreams.
Has it really been two years
Since trust and expectation
Died rudely for so many?
Vaporised
In cries and confusion,
A bloody stain
On the doorstep of the millennium.
Has it really been two years
Since the peak achievement
Of a nations optimism
And endeavour,
Twin citadels of commerce,
Lay low in a death mask of ash
And tortured metal?
But in this time of twilight
Hope and optimism,
Beaten and bruised by evil,
Did not die –
Would not die –
But cradled the lost
In its immeasurable embrace.
Two years on,
The nation of man still mourns.
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Reviews of "Two Years On"
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2003
A very good powerful piece, and the events of that day are forever etched in all the worlds minds and hearts!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
Reviewed by Transcendental Poet (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2003
POwerful write, yes an act of terror that effected not only America but the entire world!
The songs and art in this book are about our collective emergence after the pandemic and trauma of the last few years - comprised of 5 collections: World as Refuge, Where We Live, In Our Hands, Rhythms of Change and What We See & Sow.
Early Works is an exhaustive compilation of the first decade of the poems and stories of Z.B.McClure. Included are family photos, rare personal photos, photos of 1st draft manuscripts of many of his early poems. Also some biography and memoir materia
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((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
THANK YOU for not forgetting--powerful, powerful write
the attack on america not only affected one nation, it affected the world
yes, this did speak for itself--well done--this is going into my library
i will always remember and never forget
(((((HUGS))))) and love,
karla. :(