Hey all,
I recieved a letter today from a resident in Dover who was moved by the article. She wrote a poem last year following the 1-year anniversary, and felt compelled to send a copy along to me.
But it has given me an idea: how about having notebooks or a clipboard at the base of each flagpole, so people could add their thoughts if they so choose. We could then transcribe those on to the website following the event. Just a thought…
Anyhow, here is the poem:
WHERE WAS GOD ON 9/11?
Where was God on 9/11?
God was in His holy place,
Watching over his creation,
Blessing those who sought His face.
Guiding thousands from the towers
To the safety of the street;
Some missed planes or changed their planning;
Some were led in ways discrete.
What of all the rest, you question,
Those who are no longer here?
God did not abandon any;
Each of them He still holds dear.
Though we can no longer see them,
They are safe with God above;
Living, joyous, and forgiving,
Held forever in His love.
What about the perpetrators —
What could they have hoped to gain?
They will find full compensation
Not in paradise, but pain.
Where was God on 9/11?
Filling every bit of space
Of His pure, eternal kingdom,
Loving all with tender grace.
If we’re faithful, we will find Him
Even in the darkest night.
Trust in God; do not forsake Him;
He will lead us to His light.
Dorothy Nash
Dover, New Hampshire
September 21, 2002
