The 10th anniversary of 9/11 is quickly approaching, so I just wanted to pay my respects to those who lost loved ones that horrible day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. This poem takes place early morning on September 11th, 2011, Ten years after 9/11.
Disclaimer: I do not own CSI: New York or any characters.
Tragedy's Ugly Fangs
Just sitting in my chair
No one else around
Rain falling on the pane
Otherwise there is no sound.
Waiting for darkness to take me in,
Engulf me, make me feel at home
Somehow it's inviting
Makes me feel I'm not alone.
I sigh; yeah, I'm a mess
Feel the stubble on my face
Nothing can take me out of this misery,
Not even a warm embrace.
One big catastrophe
Left me scared and all alone
How I miss your voice, your smile, your face
Now my house is not a home.
Once I went home to you every night
Told you my worries, and you the same
Somehow you made everything alright,
Then you're ripped away from me.
One minute you're alive; my wife
A beating heart, then no more
Even though it's been ten years,
Still listen for your footsteps on the floor.
Yes, I've dated since then,
But never fully moved on
Put my ring in a sacred place
My finger saying I'm available when I'm really not.
There is another woman in my heart,
Though she'll never take your place
I'll always have a broken heart
But I'll let her in, just in case.
It's almost morning now
Shadows slink away; sunlight takes its place
I hold my head in my hands
Tears streak down my face.
Today it's been a decade
Since tragedy showed its ugly fangs
I've wallowed in my misery
Felt guilt and jealous pangs.
At least I know I'm not alone
Many others died that day
I'm sorry to them, our friends, our families
The true sadness I feel I could never truly say.
I hope you liked it. I tried to pay homage to those who lost their lives along with show Mac's sorrow. I know Claire's death still haunts him and I just wanted to capture that. Please review and tell me what you think. As always, it's much appreciated.