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Descent at 9:41

A Nation's Horror

By Marcellus GreyPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
Descent at 9:41
Photo by Tomas Martinez on Unsplash

Twin Towers burn … groan.

9:41 … people scream.

The falling man jumped?

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Inspired by The Falling Man — a photograph that captured one man’s descent and a nation’s horror.

See The Falling Man in Wikipedia

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About the Creator

Marcellus Grey

I write fiction and poetry that explore longing, emotional depth, and quiet transformation. I’m drawn to light beers, red wine, board games, and slow evenings in Westminster.

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  • Ruth Elizabeth Stiff3 months ago

    Gives us something to think about, thankyou for sharing xx

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