as always; your work inspires

never stop writing

m

A giant step for man, a giant step backwards for mankind. Good analogy.

Dear Jude, this is short and to the point. I love any short and meaningful expression. Kudos for this one. Love Emile

intense emotional connection here jude -- "hope flowing into deep hearts" is brilliant my dear friend -- I bid you love and peace -- Jon Michael

"being above is now below
but i am around everything inside"

your loneliest angel will never leave. xx

written from your soul, felt in my soul.

Sorry to have missed this, but I do not deal well with 9/11 especially ON 9/11...e

Powerful, with so few words. Well said:)
Sheila

I am not a haiku fan, but this one knocks my knees out like a collapsing building.

Ron

They didn't cower in the face of such evil...speakes volumes for the resiliency of New Yorkers! Enjoyed.....

Anna

Never forgoten and never will be, great write Jude.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Jude, I spent 7 nights in NYC this summer, I can't begin to express the feeling I had when I went to 'Ground Zero' numbness...but a sense of energy and love to the one's that were loss that will never die as we will never forget to remember! (I felt the footprints)

Amen! We are certainly in a state of flux in this country. Peace and continued inspiration Jude ... richard

Strong verbalization here of your own thoughts on a country reborn...stronger and with a sense of unity.
fee

back then, I was given the message "all is not what it appears", as more and more is revealed about this date it is indeed true "all is not what it appears" enjoyed your ku's

Deeply heartfelt...

Ground Hero complete!

kudos for the ku
in spires and elevates
hope's bright renewal

peace, jude

Indeed, out of the ashes rises the mighty Phoenix.
So many Ground Heros!
The American Spirit will never, can never be defeated, you guys always find something positive out of every tragedy, even one of such unparalleled gravity in your history.

Gosh, how people like you felt on the dreadful day I can empathise, being so close and caught in massive IRA bombings for over two decades, plus 7/7. So never feel isolated America has always had at least one friend who'll do what it can, even if it means punching above its weight.

Top writing, Jude!

Perfect!!

Love Tinka

Excellent.

For the last couple of years, I have not been able to even participate in any of the events that have been presented on this subject. At first, I could not say enough and frankly, there were just not enough tears to wash away that pain. Ten years since that devastating day and it still seems like a few months ago. The terrorists did their job well because I am still not able to get past the agony of a war on U.S, soil. I am glad that you can write and write with a hopeful feel. Perhaps one day, I too will no longer have that scar that bleeds ever time I recall the events of that day.
Take care,
Sherry

Jude, I just love that you were able to write this. I personally cannot find the words to express what I still feel. I guess it is hard to reopen this pain.

You are peace, light and love,
Amber

Ground Zero, Ground Hero...I like that! Nicely done.