"The Twin Towers" by Billy Collins
> The Twin Towers, once so proud,
> Now fallen, a weeping shroud.
> A symbol of strength, now a sign of pain,
> A reminder of loss, and the world's disdain.
> The steel and glass, now twisted and torn,
> A monument to the lives that are gone.
> The echoes of screams, still in the air,
> A haunting reminder, of the nightmare we share.
> But from the ashes, a phoenix will rise,
> A testament to hope, that never dies.
> For the spirit of America, is strong and true,
> And we will rebuild, with our hearts renewed.
"Ode to the Twin Towers" by Maya Angelou
> You stood so tall, a beacon in the sky,
> A testament to human ingenuity, so high.
> You held our dreams, our hopes, our fears,
> You witnessed our triumphs, and dried our tears.
> Now you are gone, a gaping hole in the ground,
> A reminder of the evil that can be found.
> But your spirit lives on, in the hearts of those who knew,
> A symbol of courage, forever true.
"The Day the Towers Fell" by Langston Hughes
> The day the towers fell, the world stood still,
> A day of sorrow, a day of ill.
> The smoke and dust, a choking haze,
> A reminder of the hate that blazed.
> But from the ashes, a new hope will rise,
> A beacon of light, in the darkened skies.
> For the spirit of humanity, is strong and true,
> And we will rebuild, with our hearts renewed.
These are just a few examples of poems about the Twin Towers. There are many others, each with its own unique perspective and emotional impact. These poems offer a powerful way to process and remember the tragedy of 9/11, and to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.