Tag Archives: Poetry

Sucker Punch – a 9/11 poem

Please view the previous post for my other poem written a few years ago. This is the newest one written today and it outlines a bit of what happened that day (for me) and my thoughts then and now. 

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Remembering 911 – a Murderous Attack

I wrote the poem shown below on September 25, 2007. People tell us (Americans) we need to just let it go, not talk about what happened and just acknowledge that we deserved it. That is not the place my mind … Continue reading

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‘Twas the Night Before Elections

This poem was emailed to me from someone at work today. ‘Twas the night before elections And all through the town Tempers were flaring Emotions all up and down! I, in my bathrobe With a cat in my lap Had … Continue reading

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Let Us Rebuild Our Symbols of Freedom

Let Us Rebuild Our Symbols of Freedom Written by Jill September 25, 2007 Symbols of freedom come from places unexpected. From moments of sorrow or pain, from shock and disbelief… found deep inside the human mind. How can we remain … Continue reading

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The Samurai Creed

The Samurai Creed I have no parents; I make the Heavens and the Earth my parents. I have no home; I make the Tan T’ien my home. I have no divine power; I make honesty my Divine Power. I have … Continue reading

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