September 11, 2001

Sleeping, dreaming
Tossing, turning
Ringing…

Di crying
I love you, turn on the T.V.
Head spinning
No! No! This cannot be

Flashing, crashing
Burning, falling
Passing…

Nik crying
No normal, no safety
Head reeling
No! No! Not ever free

Sobbing, throbbing
Aching, breaking
Sickening…

Alex crying
Eyes closed, still see
Head twisting
No! No! Dark reality

Hurting, coping
Denying, realizing
Shattering…

Rox crying
Flags and candles, silently
Head whirling
No! No! Sorrowfully

Helping, hoping
Wishing, longing
Praying…

America weeping
To come, the war waging
More innocents dying
No! No! Think carefully


Chanting, Chanting
PEACE… PEACE… PEACE…