Our Lady has seen many things; the poor, the oppressed, the "huddled masses yearning to breathe free." Now she has seen another sight ... the desecration of her borders by evil.

How would she feel if she were real?

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life - Attack on America Poems

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The Day I Saw My Lady Cry
by Michael Mack
She stood there with her torch held high
To watch planes falling from the sky
As silver bullets ripped apart
The center of her loving heart
With disregard for sanity
In senseless act of lunacy
She saw her children fall and die
The day I saw my lady cry.

I LIFT MY LAMP ... so reads her plaque
Just miles from terrorist attack
Her open doors now violated
By pure evil orchestrated
Hounds of Hell have been released
And Good must rise to kill the Beast.
I saw her head droop, shaking "Why?"
The day I saw my lady cry.

Her tears will bring on bitter rain
Unleashing winds of hurricane
To circle globe in whirlwind force
Uncover evil at its source
Then seek exacting recompense
From those who prey on innocents.
They'll not forget, as time goes by,
The day they made my lady cry.
© 2001 Michael Mack Please respect the rights of the author and Passions in Poetry. If you would like to use this poem on your own web page, please contact the Author. Thank you.
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60 Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
  • Karen
    I love this pome it says alot that there has to be said
  • Gabby
    omg i loved it i love ALL of your poems there amazing!
  • Peblo
    I L. O. V. E. YOUR POEM. IRECITED IT FOR A PROJECT IN EGLISH CLASS AND MY TEACHER GAVE ME AN A+. I Lost An Uncle i 9/11 and your poem touched my heart
  • lhakpa
    yes , i am also a one who is suffered . my dearest one is o more in this world ,,, so i want to dedicate tis one to my dearest. one . its a really heart touchted one.
  • Leigha
    this poem gave me chills. and i absolutely love all of your others also. i stand by my comment that you are extremely talented.
  • Jennifer
    This poem touched me so deeply. I lived in NY at the time of the attack and I believe I saw her cry too.
  • Sherry
    I've been searching all over for a poem that will work on my tribute page on MySpace. This poem says it all. I lost my sister in Tower 1 and when I read this poem it touched me. I'm going to use it on my page and give the author the credit he deserves. Awesome job and thank you from the bottom of my heart! Again, thank you for this awesome poem! Sherry Stock
  • Sarah
    OMG! I just started to bawl when I read this poem. My dad was a fireman in 9-11 and died. He has always been a part of my life and it shattered my heart to have him taken away from me. He always talk about the Statue of Liberty as "My Lady" and the way you wrote the poem it just brought back all the memories of my dad. Thank-you so much for this poem!
  • Nikole
    it was an awsome poem
  • Linda
    "I just love it, it makes so much sense"
  • Lizzy
    This is really good!
  • ali
    I love this poem! You've really described the tradgedy truthfully! Continue writing I would love to read more.
  • Paul
    This poem ROX
  • Joe
    This poem speaks for thousands of people. I am moved by this. Good work
  • Jen
    This poem was beautiful it really touched me. You write really beautiful poems. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
  • JESSICA
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEELINGS WITH AJOINED FEELINGS OF ALL OTHERS. YOU ARE A TRUE SURVIVOR AND WISHING YOU WELL WITH OTHERS FROM REMEMBERING 9-11. THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
  • Jessica
    I think that this poem was very wonderful.
  • Theresia A.
    I still remember this one Michael, and it still moves my heart while reading it. Glad to have your book here so I am able to read you whenever I have time. ((hugs)) Theresia aka Charisma
  • R.P
    Very earthy, perhaps a true "va nu pieds" poet. moving, unique, profound, "raide","epouvantable" I heard her weep. for the sacre coeur of freedom , democracy, consideration, reason and intelligence. oh how i yearn to see these people think, reason,understand, appreciate and embrace. will it ever be possible in such a region of the world?
  • Lavone
    Very moving poem. touched me deeply.
  • Senna
    What can I say? This is beautiful and you have a real talent for sparking emotion. I cry every time I think of the attack on America and this poem shed a little more of my tears.
  • Donna-Maria
    I applaud your beautiful and thoughtful words!
  • Kir
    Although I'm far away from the tragity of that day, your poem made me realise that tomorrow - one year later - I will pay my tribute in my own special way. Thank you
  • LiNdA
    *~*~WOW~*~*
  • Haley
    Great job on the poem, its the best ive read thats for sure.
  • Terri
    this poem is one that makes you proud to be in America.
  • Jenni
    it so sad and its words mean alot to me and im sure it does to another person
  • 123345
    I love your poem! It's very touching and it touches the soul! =)
  • fran
    great poem, it will touch so many.
  • katie
    This was one the most amazing poems i have ever read in my life. It was filled with truth and sadness that made me see things in a different way!
  • Andrea
    In one word..GOOSE BUMPS!
  • Ellen
    THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING POEM I HAVE EVER EVER HEARD I MEAN IT ESPRESSES EVERGY SINGLE THING I THINK WHY ISNT THIS A STARRED POEM IT DESERVES TO BE!
  • Ann
    I would like to take the time to tell you that you have obviously touched many hearts with your Beautiful poem. I have to say that the tears I just cried were different from the tears that were shed on Sept.11. I cried the for the people who were killed and or injured. For people who lost a love one. All of those people were the most important person in someones life and for that I cried for America. Now I cried because I see that we are truly strong people. I cry to see how you and others can put this into words and not only do people read what you write but they feel it too! I know I felt it and will feel the words of your poem for years to come. You and the rest of America are in my prayers. We will continue to stand tall. Amazing!
  • Michelle
    It's nice =)
  • Paula
    I applaud you
  • Amy
    I love your poem. It really brings back the events that unfolded that morning and I think that remembering is important. Keep writting and GOD BLESS AMERICA!
  • Danielle
    Wow, what a wonderful poem.
  • alyssa
    your poem iz touching i think u have changed many peoples thought about the attack. ~including mine the most~
  • Carlos
    I really liked it, I can tell that it came from your heart, keep up the good Work.
  • Valerie
    Awsome poem
  • c.c
    G R E A T J O B !
  • Tash
    This is the most beautiful and true poem I have read in a long while. I'm an English teen but that doesn't mean I didn't feel like a part of me died along with the thousands in the Twin Towers. We shall overcome-God bless America
  • Linda
    Very inspiring, I have not felt sadness about the tradgedy for about 2-3 weeks until I read this poem it brought it all back, and I thank you for creating a great feeling of pride that we here in America have come to face and prove to the world. You did a fantastic job.
  • stacey
    great poem god bless america
  • Brett
    That was a wonderful turn to this tragedy.It showed that we may be hit but we will not be shunned into the darkness.
  • Shelly
    Awesome..touching..inspiring!
  • Mina
    It's beautiful.
  • Deuce
    This poem is a one of a kind.I thank you for writing this.
  • mttraver
    This is an incredibly touching poem. To me it represented the greatness of this country and how this tragedy has affected all of us. It has cut us all deep. Again, incredible writing.
  • josh
    this is the most inspireing poem i have ever read
  • Grace
    This is truly a very poignant poem.It addresses sll the issues of the attack with powerful words. Beautiful language! i'll never forget the day of the attack. This poem touched my heart, my thought, my very being. An excellent piece of work and dedication.
  • letitia
    touched my heart
  • Gina
    I really like this poem because of everything that the statue of liberty stands for and freedom and liberty were taken away on one tragic day. The poem is creative and heart felt.
  • Jon
    YOu have done an excellent job on this poem. its heart felt and warm but shines light on tradgedy. I enjoyed it very much
  • Rebecca
    This is a very touching and moving poem. I think it suits the situation very well.
  • Rick
    I would love to add music to this poem. I can almost hear Bruce S. sing this. I am going to go and do it anyway (just for me) and see what happens.
  • Kathy
    I was so touched and moved by your poem.
  • Ronnie
    GREAT POETRY!
  • Mal
    This poem really got to me. God Bless America!
  • Marge
    You have touched the hearts of many~ I count mine among them~
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