Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 11 Digital Archive Stories Description An account of the resource This collection is the bulk of the archive, representing the reactions and experiences of thousands of individuals beginning in 2002. 911DA Story 911DA Story: Story Tell us about what you did, saw, or heard on September 11th. Feel free to write as much or as little as you like. Tell us your story: I was not in New York the day of this tragedy but, I could see the smoke that came from the Twin Towers. After days of watching the news I sat down and wrote a poem about what had occurred that day. Nearly 11 months later I wrote the second poem. I put my thoughts and feelings about this tragedy on paper. Both poems are now published. It is the first time outside of an academic environment that I have shared my poetry. My hope is that it will help those that were so deeply effected by the Events of September 11, 2001. A Poem for Peace In remembrance: September 11, 2001 Twin towers kissed the skies at dawn. The planes then crashed, and now they?re gone. Many lives are lost, as thousands cry, We all are left, to wonder why. They used our planes, for terrorist acts. They thought we?d crumble, but had no facts. They thought we?d die, after the towers? crash. But like a Phoenix, we?ll rise from ash. The eagles take to the skies. In majestic flights, we hear their cries. They cry for peace, they cry for love. They want to see, the peaceful dove. American pride is very strong. We will prevail before too long. We will regroup. We will recover. We?ll find the strength within each other. ?United we stand. Divided we fall? But in the end we will stand tall. They?ll hear our anthem across the Seas Our flag stands tall; it means we?re free. Written by Denise M Chadwick September 16, 2001 Almost a Year: A sequel to ? A Poem for Peace? It?s been almost a year, since that awful day. When the planes hit the towers, still all of us pray. Many were orphaned, but still act so strong. What did they do? What was so wrong? Innocent lives, lost at the hands, Of one angry person, one simple man Many young heroes risked their own lives. Without thought of themselves, they knew they could die. God opened his arms, and called all their souls But we were not ready to let them all go. Some were saved by miraculous deeds We praise those that helped, those without heed. God called to thousands of angels that day. They needed no directions, they all knew the way. For this great nation, has it?s own pledge ?One Nation under God?, that?s what it says. So outsiders be warned, if you do what you dare. This country won?t break, so you better beware. We will defend our freedom to the death, So if you?re waiting for victory, don?t hold your breath! Written by Denise M Chadwick August 8, 2002 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource story6349.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. Status The process status of this item. approved Consent Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item. full Posting Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item. yes Copyright Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item. yes Source The source of this item. born-digital Media Type The media type of this item. story Created by Author Whether the author created this item. yes Described by Author Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author. no Date Entered The date this item was entered into the archive. 2002-09-12 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 64.12.96.8