Our Banner Yet Waves

Two symbols of freedom are represented in this slide. Obviously, the twin towers of the World Trade Center as they appeared on a beautiful May 1991 day. Also, a point belonging to the Statue of Liberty can be seen on the left. That's because this view was photographed from inside Miss Liberty's crown.

This post is my tribute to those victims we lost (I knew two of them).

I wrote the following on October 1, 2001 to get some emotions on paper:

"Our Banner Yet Waves"

I can't believe what just happened today
in a neighborhood that's not far away
This blind hatred for you and me
People running and no one can see

At first I was surprised
at those unfriendly skies
Such a beautiful day
We all had not much to say

Well, it's not Jericho
It's New York dontcha know
Our freedom's at stake
In these terrorists's wake

With Mixed Information
The news washed over the nation
The Twin Towers had fallen
Our great land was balling

We'll never find all who are lost
The loss of life's a high cost
While I know we're all hoping
This great nation is coping

And now our ire's in rage
This man must be put away
For what he did to our friends
Our nightmares will never end

Well, it's not Jericho
It's New York dontcha know
Our freedom's at stake
In these terrorists's wake

Our memories won't fade
of the heroes that day
Whose resolve makes us strong
And Our Banner Yet Waves

--Mark J Osmun revised 9/9/2011