September 11th, a Wifes Story

A Poem by layla

A wifes tale

It was Tuesday morning, labor day just passed

The kids are on the bus, starting school at last

you left early morning, a flight you couldn’t miss

Sometimes I think for hours, did I get a goodbye kiss

My clothes stained with food, my hair a crazy sight

I remember every detail, as clear as broad daylight

The ringing of my cell phone, that ring is crystal clear

Is the news I still remember, it haunts me every year

The call was from your mother, the terror in her voice

The news she tried to tell me, I clearly had no choice

The news the news, that’s all that I could hear

Even though I placed the phone, so tightly to my ear

It was a little after nine, when I saw the plan collide

Directly hitting one, of the twin towers side

I was utterly confused; this has to be a prank

Then the airport called, said plane 11 and I sank

Never thought id lose you, no wife really does

Now I drink the liquid, to forget what once was

You died on plane 11, 11^th of September

ill pray everyday, that kiss I will remember

© 2012 layla

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Coyote Poetry

I was a Soldier for 15 years. I saw people left behind by Soldiers lost to war. 9-11 was the same. Poor families lost family members. There is no cash payment for this. Thank you for sharing the sad and true poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago

Kaylor Mason

I remember when 9-11 happened, with a clarity I wish I could get rid of. Your poetry . . . any words I could give in a review would do it no justice, so all I can really say is my condolances, ma'am

Posted 11 Years Ago

CLUTZ

This made my blood run cold, I was really young on september 11th so I don't remember much, but I do remember everything just slowing down. I couldn't even imagine losing someone that way. Very good.