Dragonfly~

a 9/11 remembrance~

If I were a dragonfly

Could my body stop a tragedy

If I were a dragonfly

Could I carry all the people from the smoke

If I were a dragonfly

Could my wings hold up the buildings

 

Brother was there

For the jumpers

He tried to will them to fly

 

But they weren’t dragonflies

 

If I were a dragonfly

Sifting dust and ash

From my wings on a burning windowsill

Would a man’s tears

Be enough to quench this strange fire

 

If I were a dragonfly . . . .

But I’m just a human girl with a cellphone

Imprinting Brother’s voice

Inhaling Brother’s breathing

Across the lines

 

 

copyright:2001vssmd

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Author's Note

on Sept. 11, 2001, I was to join my brother for dinner that evening in Manhattan~he is a financial analyst~on that day he was presenting a workshop when the first Plane hit~ it took me an hour to finally hear his voice~ it was the longest hour of my life~ I wrote this that night~ it took ten years for me to finally open it again~ what a world

Reviews

[David W Moore III]

It was surreal enough watching it unfold with no connection to the drama. I cannot even imagine what it must have been like with a loved one there. If wishes and prayers could have been made into solid form, the city of New York would have been buried miles deep.

[~Blue Fantasy~]

So heartfelt you brought tears to my eyes! I am very sorry. I could not even began to image. It is too much for me :(. (as i wipe tears from my eyes) Your poem is beautiful and you expressed very well. Your brother would be very proud!

[SkinlessFrank]

Yeah what a world. But you capture the horror and hope of it.

[paul]

maybe you are a dragon fly.

[shewrites]

very creative! love it!

[Jae]

very moving and just so deeply emotional

~Rem

[Hatchling]

Nicely written.

[Gabrielle]

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt words. I can't imagine your sorrow.

[Julie Beth]

this was so good words cannnot describe seriously amazing job :)

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is an absolutely moving piece.
Excellent job!

[George Stal]

Really like the theme ofr this piece, cinematic in its portrayal. .. . Good job.