Project 2996: We will never forget.....

Somewhere Out There

“I have a lot on my mind”

were the words he said

Understanding this, I nodded my head

There are days though I wonder – was he an illusion

Another part of my own fragmented delusion

His eyes were so sad, often heavily veiled

Making others to wonder ‘what is his tale’

He then shared with me his shattered broken heart

Whispers of truth; the day his world fell apart

His marriage was over, his dreams gone askew

The mother of his children no longer someone he knew

I listened intently to the words of his past

Somehow knowing these were not the last

As we sat on the patio in rainy wet weather

Huddled there, content being together

Not touching, though our eyes were locked

Hearing, not seeing, rain pounding on rock

That’s when I knew the moment had arrived

He would tell me more truths behind the mask of his eyes

He said, with tears in his throat, “My little sister died in a tower

On the day America knew its worst hour”

I could feel my heart crack at the words he spoke

As if I’d been asleep, then suddenly awoke

My eyes flooded with tears, I touched the side of his face

I felt God Almighty had lead me to this place

The days became shorter as we touched one another

With more of our truths; I talked of losing my brother

We shared a bond on those days of stormy weather

Wishing we could stay there forever, together

The real world awaited, I left with a prayer

         Lord, help him find what he needs

           Somewhere out there.

In memory of Stacey L. Peak  and

all who lost their lives

9/11/2001

I pledge allegiance to the Flag

Of The United States  of Amerca

and to the Republic for which it stands

One Nation

under God

With liberty

and

Justice for All.