In Remembrance
Evil experience
shakes a country's foundation
we band together
to achieve our goal -
life, liberty, happiness.
Hearts ache in sorrow
my tears have not yet dried
remember the lost
stand strong in our unity
never forsaking the dream.
With hands outstretched
reaching out to each other
to combat evil
becoming a living bridge
spanning the river to peace.
Evil experience
shakes a country's foundation
we band together
to achieve our goal -
life, liberty, happiness.
Hearts ache in sorrow
my tears have not yet dried
remember the lost
stand strong in our unity
never forsaking the dream.
With hands outstretched
reaching out to each other
to combat evil
becoming a living bridge
spanning the river to peace.
~September 11, 2001
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These are all so meaningful. This part says what I feel exactly.
ReplyDeleteHearts ache in sorrow
my tears have not yet dried
Beautiful work as always!
Well done and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteprofound sentiments. has it really been five years! excellent tanka.
ReplyDeletevery well done and yes very meaningful
ReplyDeleteI think you beautifully express the sentiments of many, Becca.
ReplyDeleteA great way to remember. Very well said.
ReplyDeleteThese were beautiful. I wish the families and loved ones of the lost peace.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Becca.
ps. thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement on my blog.
ReplyDelete((hugs))
You amaze me :) What a beautiful use of Tanka to express emotion of 9/11.
ReplyDelete"With hands outstretched
reaching out to each other
to combat evil
becoming a living bridge
spanning the river to peace"
Perfect!!!!