These poems are brand new and based on the recent attacks on the United States of America.  Four planes were hijacked here on September 11, 2001.  May each of you and yours remain safe, healthy, and may you have the strength to get through these times.  My thoughts and prayers are with you!  Goddess bless you all and may she keep you safe!  Love & Light Always
Terrorism
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Tragedy strikes not far from home
A few thousand miles, that's all
I slept in my bed calmly
While planes crashed into twin towers
The pentagon stands
Yet it stands in ruins
Victims of the crashes calculate to 266
I slept in my bed
And knew nothing of all this
Woken up by a phone call,
"It's fucking Armageddon," he said
I knew not what it meant
And to tell you the truth,
I still may not grasp the horror
Yesterday America was a strong home
Today America is a scared land
What will we be tomorrow?
I pray in silence
And I hope for better hours
But I expect worse
I expect a doomsday for days to come
So while I wait,
Alongside my fellow Americans
I wish to tell them
That they are loved
And to look to the next few days
With rays of hope
But also to proceed cautiously
For in the face of tragedy
One must be aware
Arguments will erupt
Fights will occur
And more importantly
Human kindness will prevail.

All my love,
9-12-01
Tragedy Strikes
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In this time of silent, unutterable prayers
In this time when each of us face our own worst fears
In this time when our own freedom is being attacked
We stand tall
We stand United
We stand as one Nation, under God.

Two planes crashed into Twin Towers of what was
The World Trade Center
The Manhattan skyline has never looked so devoid
Sirens still blare
Remaining in homes, utter despair.

Another plane crashed into the Pentagon
A symbol of who we are,
What we fight for,
And a sign that says this is OUR land
Crashed into,
Lives taken.

And yet one more plane crashed
An hour after the other three landed,
In buildings!
No direct target hit
Though lives were lost
Gone from us forever.

Vigils are being held
Candles lit
Prayers sent
And love shown

What do you tell the children of our nation?
Or the adults still not yet grasping?
How do you calm the terror in your heart?
And why must it be so hard to sleep at night?

Still we stand tall
We stand United
We stand as one Nation, under God.

And we will PREVAIL!

With my deepest sympathies to all those touched by this tragedy,

9-14-2001
Let freedom ring!
This candle goes out to the families who lost loved ones through this tragedy.
This candle is my prayer for each of you, your families, your friends, and every person you cherish.  May each of you be blessed, protected, and kept safe. 
12 noon 9-14-2001 a nationwide prayer service is being held.  I hope you will pray with us.   May all find peace in this time of need.