Saturday, September 11, 2004

Of sorrow and remembrance

It is three years since this country changed so drastically. It is three years since the world seemed bound and determined to rip itself apart.

I am sitting here at my computer, writing, faltering for the 'right' words when I know there aren't any in our vernacular to describe this event, to mark this passing. I should be at a Temple not at my computer. I should be praying - I can't - perhaps I AM praying right now and I don't know it....

I have friends - very close friends, who at the time this happened, were working/living in downtown Manhattan. One of my dearest friend's daughter had body parts raining down on her. I can not even imagine the horror of such a thing. In fact I am surpirse this young woman is stil coherant - I would be in a mental hospital.

Aside from all the political ravings, aside from all the debate, the retributions, the 'Patriot Act', the establishment of Homeland Security, the search for answers....

What I see here is a testament to the human spirit. A sentiment that goes beyond any government, a signal flag for hope. A prayer for peace. A resolution that even in uncertain times - we are all part of the human family and we should not be divided by political ideals, geographical borders, or religious practices (all man-made). Yes there is anger, there is sorrow, there is turmoil, there are cries for vengance....but there is also a glimmer of hope. There are people who still hunger for a global community. There is still peace to be waged.

I hope we win the fight for peace.

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