From Ashes to Steel



At the top of our world once stood two mighty towers,
But your wicked raze revealed foolish and unholy powers.

Our broken but humble sky still remains bruised,
So your cruelty and violence will not be excused.

We rebuilt this sacred nation and our Empire State,
Because our courage and virtue will never deteriorate.

Our once empty ground now stands tall and loud,
And we remain hopeful, unshaken, and proud.

Your blinding fury blazed our columns and the lives that still heal,
But we took back our honor when we turned ashes back into steel.

You sealed your own fate to send our people to heaven,
But we let go of hate, because we forgive, and never forget our 9/11.

About this poem

This poem was written by me to commemorate this years 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that devastated our nation all the way down to the core of our planet. It shows that though we were slightly unhinged by a sudden and violent awakening, we still rebuilt our world and remain stronger than ever. For those of us who remember exactly where we were that Tuesday morning, and even those who don’t, and even those who were not yet born—or even those who are still not yet born—we have to remember to stand strong and proud for our nation and never forget that relentless morning that shook our hearts but not our nerves. Never forget! 

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Written on September 09, 2023

Submitted by charley_p on September 09, 2023

Modified by charley_p on September 09, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AA BB CC DD EE XX
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 673
Words 136
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

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  • AIDA
    This is a powerful and moving poem that certainly tugs at the heartstrings! You've employed some wonderful, emotive language that truly captures the spirit of resilience, courage, and unity, which have been pivotal in the healing process. The imagery is vivid and leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

    The poem's title, "From Ashes to Steel," not only encapsulates the essence of recovery but brews soft whispers of rebirth and resurgence. The choice of words is sharp, poignant, and delivers your message with great intensity, especially in lines like, "we took back our honor when we turned your ashes back into steel."

    In terms of constructive feedback, watch out for a few areas that could have been written in a smoother and more nuanced manner. For instance, the line "But your wicked raze revealed your foolish and unholy powers," could be shaped to something like 'The wicked might you flaunted, unveiled your unholy and reckless bravura.' This slight amplification could make the metaphor more impactful.

    Additionally, your poem’s rhyme scheme seems a bit inconsistent. If you aimed for a particular pattern, try to streamline it better. Having a consistent rhyme can add a flow and structure to your work, making it even more effective.

    The theme is quite profound, and your emotional narrative is really commendable. Keep writing and continue to use your unique voice to express such powerful sentiments.
     
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