23 Years Since September 11, 2001 by BritannicLoyalist, literature
Literature
23 Years Since September 11, 2001
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001. A day that forever altered the course of history, it remains etched in the hearts and minds of millions across the world. Though time has moved forward, the memory of that fateful day feels as raw and poignant as ever, reminding us of the fragility of life and the strength of human resilience.
On that clear Tuesday morning, the world watched in disbelief as two planes struck the Twin Towers in New York City, followed by another plane crashing into the Pentagon, and a fourth, United Flight 93, brought down in a Pennsylvania field by heroic passengers. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the span of a few short hours, but the ripple effects of that day continue to shape the world we live in today.
The aftermath of the attacks was a profound period of grief and confusion, but also one of unity and determination. Across the globe, people came together to mourn, to support, and to stand in
I used to love
I used to dream
I used to hopeBut I forgotI need something
(Someone)
To remind me of these beautiful things
For a shard of happinessSo I can love again
Dream again
Hope again...Live again