The Lady by Art Harris
I came across this poem while packing up for our eventual move. I write poetry and have also saved every poem and slightly poetic piece that I have ever encountered. I don’t know when I acquired this poem called “The Lady” by Art Harris, but it touched me as I’m sure it had when I first read it. It very well might have been written in reference to 911. Whatever the case may be, I thought I’d share with my readers as a tribute and a realization.
The Lady
by
Art Harris
I wonder what she thought as she stood there, strong and tall.
She couldn’t turn away, she was forced to watch it all.
Did she long to offer comfort as her country bled?
With her arm forever frozen high above her head.
She could not shield her eyes, she could not hid her face
She just stared across the water keeping Freedom’s place.
The smell of smoke and terror somehow reduced her size
So small within the harbor but still we recognized…
How dignified and beautiful on a day so many died
I wonder what she thought, and I know she must have cried.
3 Responses to “The Lady by Art Harris”
By ranfuchs on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply
wasn’t she a great lady?
By Diane on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply
She still is a “great lady” too bad so many have forgotten what she stands for. Thanks for commenting. Enjoy!