THE 9/11 CROSS
Doris Noland
Within the fiery
bowels of hell itself
They found the metal
cross,
Marred by flames and
twisted sore
Surrounded by debris
and dust.
The filtered sunrays
through the smoke
Illuminate its
surface,
And tired eyes and
tear stained faces
Turned and looked in
wonder.
“A Cross!” the
whispered words were said,
Repeated like an
echo,
The weary, sweat
soaked Heroes knelt
Within the holy
chamber.
The Cross! God
understood their grief
He understood their
anger!
God understood the
savagery
The horror and the
pain!
And calmed by this
assurance
They renewed their
search again.
The years have passed,
the Cross remains.
It’s jagged beauty
standing
Reminding all the
passers by
Of those dark times
when God seemed… far away.
Yet, hidden in our
darkest hours
His Cross remains
today.
***********************
“Down beneath the
shame or loss
Sinks the plummet of
the cross
Never yet abyss was
found
Deeper than His love
can sound.”
Lloyd John Ogilvie
I am reminded today, ten years later, that in the midst of
great tragedy, Divine always triumphs. To help us remember, following 9/11, I
commissioned the making of a documentary film titled, “Unsung,” narrated by
Richard Dreyfus who freely gave of his time and talent.
It can be viewed at www.savn.tv. Also a Service of
Remembrance will be live streamed at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on 9/11/11. The Service
can also be accessed On Demand following the live-stream should you not be able
to attend.
JN
2 comments:
Doris, your thoughts were beautiful. Had special meaning as I just viewed a video on Reflections" of 9/11 which was sent to me by a friend. It shows just how meaningful that cross was at the time & how it continues to make Ground 0 such Holy Ground. I'm looking forward to 2:00 pm Sunday at Long Beach by internet. Thanks to all who've made it possible for those unable to attend.
beautifully written and i am looking forward to one day visiting this sacred site once again. God Bless the USA!
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