Monday Night, Final Flight
A 9/11 tribute
As the days went by and as the evenings pass.
Many didn’t know the night of September 10th would be their last.
Some had dinner with their families or a night out with friends.
Completely unaware that the next morning would be the end.
On that Monday night nothing seemed wrong or out of place.
Didn’t realize Tuesday morning would be the last time I saw your face.
Men, women and children went to sleep not feeling anything strange.
Unaware that their deaths of the morning would make the world change.
The time to take flight in the sky had come around.
Hundreds were going up not knowing they weren’t coming down.
A veteran stepped up to go and defend the towers.
Unknowingly preparing for the enemy coming to end the towers.
Think about it hard when you go to sleep tonight.
Think deep tonight. Treasure the moment and maybe you’ll be alright.
Make the most of every minute. That’s what we all should do.
Live life to the fullest as if every moment belongs to you.
Dedicated to the memory of everyone who perished on September 11th 2001.
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Joe Patterson
Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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In today's chaos, this read made me a little calm and humbled.
Wonderfully humble and humbling dedication to so many lives stolen. TS certainly deserved
Insightful!
Very nicely written and wonderful message. I love that you turned their memories into a call to cherish the moments we have.
Great read
That was a dark day, and we just never know. Thank you for sharing a thoughtful and touching poem, Joe.
Truth. No one knows when their last day is. Everyone who died today had plans for tomorrow. We should all live each day to the fullest.
I like it bro.Not forget me to support bro love you dear.
This is a beautiful poem