Empty Places
Empty buildings. Empty families. Empty Country
Gawkers searched overhead at the unfamiliar rumble of roaring jet engines
Gaping hellgate flames and black smoke billowed, paper drifted, figures fell
Crematorium dust flooded streets filling nostrils with death's acrid remains
Bitter forever reminders of horror, the taste of their ashes never departs
Nothing left. Empty space. Althought bright, you can never touch the light
About the Creator
Tina D'Angelo
I am a 70-year-old grandmother, who began my writing career in 2022. Since then I have published 6 books, all available on Barnes and Noble or Amazon.
BARE HUNTER, SAVE ONE BULLET, G-IS FOR STRING, AND G-IS FOR STRING: OH, CANADA
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in The Swamp
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well done
This was such a horrific event....and one that will never leave the minds of those who lived through it. You've captured the somberness it created, the horror of so much devastation and loss that was endured, and lingering effect it left on us in one fell swoop.
It's still shocking to think about and remember, after all this time 💓
Oof, this one hits hard. I was little when all this happened so I didn't understand but I do see how the ripples of this horrific event has shaped our future (present). Well done, hits right where it needs to. My thoughts and prayers to those who lost someone and to those that were lost.
Gosh, this was so heartwrenching and packed a hugeeeee punch! I loved it so much!
A Twin Towers story poem that still makes one think What if and why really.
Dear Tina; aka Fellow Senior ~ It ain't like the good old days..whew, can't we all get along..! btw; I just wrote a short 'Eyes' with you in mind: There is no doubt that in your former career, you've heard the expression 'Eyes up Here'..! Mz~Uz Senior, Jay
I can't wait to be touched by that light, and live with my family and all of you free from disaster. Loved it, and nice to meet you again.