The brightest of the stars never dim.
They take their place in the midnight sky.
They are our guardian,
when we lose ours.
They remind us to
look up not down.
Never ask why…
that ships been sailed.
Just keep them alive
by spreading their word.
While you ask why,
they just sigh,
leaving you behind was their only regret.
They’ve already grieved the tears
of missing all your firsts and lasts.
You will mourn them for a lifetime,
that’s the price of keeping them alive,
sharing their gifts through
the sands of time…..
while their legacy shines.
Photo by Isandréa Carla: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-s-hand-reaching-for-the-sky-2114689/
Every year watching stories of the devastation of 911, I am always moved to tears. We remember the heroes, survivors, and all those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001. We will never forget.
I’m also reminded of my amazing Godson, Aidan who was born on this very day and all of those that came in to bless our world with hope, love, joy and beauty and for that I’m ever so grateful. Happy Birthday to you Aidan. You are a bright star! And to all of you born on this day, always shine your light bright!
Photo by Dominika Roseclay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photography-of-baby-s-right-hand-1271563/
Have a wonderful Monday and week ahead. Sending all the love and light to sustain you and guide your path to brightness.
Love and Blessings,
💗
Cindy
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Thank you, Cindy, for a beautiful poem! My thoughts are with you and with your country on
this special day…
Joanna
You’re so welcome and thank you so much Diana. Yes to our country and to those we honor and will never forget and to those that bring the light…. like you🙏🏼❤️
Beautiful Cindy! 💖 What a blessing to have so many lives born into this world on that day to be a beacon of hope when hearts are heavy remembering the pain so many families suffered and experienced. Thanks for sharing this heartfelt tribute my friend. 🤗🙏🏼😊
Thanks you so very much dearest Kym. It really is as we have to continue to shed the light of those few that took so much and left holes of devastation. You are a bright light my friend.. Thank you❤️🙏🏼
Oh my sweet Cindy, thank you for continuing to let your light shine ever so brightly in our lives. Hugs and smooches always! 🤗💖😘✨🥰
Oh why thank you so very much for reading always and your bright light as well💕
You go Lady Liberty! 🗽✨🌞 Shine your light! 💡 It’s always my pleasure my dear! 🥰💖😍
I’m sure little Aidan is sending light and joy into his family’s life. Congratulations again! Lots of joy!
He sure is Marsha and doing wonderful things to share his light. Thanks so much my friend❣️
xxx
Hi Cindy, a most beautiful tribute.
Thank you so very much dear Robbie💗
One of the young adults who was born shortly after the attacks, whose father died saving others, talked about how she spoke with him before her birth, after he died, so she knew him. It sent chills through my body.
Wow Jacqui,
Thanks so much for sharing that. That definitly sends chills up the spine!!!
So touching.. xo 💞
A touching poem commemorating the tragic loss of loved ones as well as the return of life. It’s the nature of the universe. Beautiful Cindy, and congrats on the latest little one.
Thank you so very much Diana. Yes it does seem to be the cycle of life which is always stops us in our tracks to enjoy life and to grieve those we love as well. Awww thanks so much. She is a little love💞🙏🏼
A powerful, beautiful poem! <3
~David
Thank you truly David💞
Beautifully Cindy and I too have a birthday of celebration on this date of tragedy, too, My son’s first child was born, I wrote an illustrated poetry book for him in 2006 and on the back inside jacket I wrote:
“James
He waited for the moment that was chosen for his birth
Then he was launched like a star propelled by destiny
On a hard day for the world to remember
Our faces lit with joy…
Now September 11th also marks for us Baby James’s day of birth
Instead of just a day of horror and infamy.”
Karima 2006
Hi Karima,
I missed your wonderful message but what serindipity. Wow and what a beautiful gift to share so he knows he is a star of destiny.. I just love that you wrote him a book and your passage so he knows how special he is. Happiest of birthdays to James! It’s a wonderful day to bring light to the world that we so need. You should share your book with us.. so lovely.
xo hugs💞
Thank you so much and mucho serendipity indeed!! I love your idea… i might make a post soon after Dale leaves Of s few snapshots I can take of his book … thank you for mentioning it Cindy big hugs and big happiness ❤️🤗❤️
I sending many blessings, thank you for sharing dear Cindy ❤️🙏
Thank you so much my dearest Giada. Many blessings to you my friend💞
a beautiful and touching tribute, Cindy 🙏
a wonderful week your way and blessings too 🤍🙏
I appreciate that Destiny. Thanks so much and onward forward to the next already. 💞💞
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Wonderful tribute, Cindy. Love this. Happy Birthday to Aidan.💕
Thank you so much Grace! Loved yours too. Awww thanks for the wishes. 💞💞
Always 💕🙏💕
SMiLes Dear Cindy On This
Day of Great Remembrance of Patriotism
On Display Bringing A Divided Nation Together
Not Only Might We Remember
Those Who Died Here Yet Sadly All
the ‘Brown Innocent People’ Over There Who
Would Be Sacrificed
For Selfish Interests
And How Our Patriotism
Would Be Used Against Us to Load the Guns
It’s A Tough Sale i Know When We Aren’t
Over There Yet
Hopefully With
Cognizance
And The Ability
To Criticize our Own
Failings We Won’t Repeat Unwarranted Wars And
The Unspeakable One-Hundred-Fold And More Again…
It’s Sad How Many People Will Fail to See We Are Them too…
Yeah It’s True on this Day i Also Remember my First Cousin
Who Volunteered For Vietnam Burned Up in a Helicopter in His
Patriotism And
Desire
to Be
Another
World War
1 and 2 Hero
When the Enemy Was Clear…
Oh How the Innocents Continue to Burn and Bleed…
A beautiful poem, Cindy! <3 So heart-felt and poignant!
Thanks you so very much Cheryl💞
I have vivid memories of 9/11. We were in class when we heard the news, and parents came early to pick up their children. We were all very scared. Firemen came to my school afterwards collecting money in a fireman’s boot.
Wow, that must have been so scary Cheryl. I was watching the news, I remember. So very sad and these images are locked in our heads. 💗
Beautiful poem Cindy 👍🤝♥️
Thanks for sharing your beautiful poem, Cindy. A lovely tribute for this day that will never be forgotten. It still feels like yesterday. One of the victims whose name was Lauren was from San Rafael, so there is a lovely monument downtown in her honor. We watched some tributes on the news this morning and tears just keep coming. xoxo
Such a beautiful poem of love and hope Cindy. Thanks for sharing
It was a dark moment in history, the lost of innocence in a way. It’s still wonderful that this little soul chose that very day to soothe the heart of you family. Lovely poem for the day 💌
Take care, and I am glad to hear you feel better 🩷
It sure was Myriam. I so agree and we take the small wins everyday. Thanks you so much my friend for your time and always astute attention. Thanks for the wishes. 💗
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A splendid week to you mlle cindy
I wish you the same today and always
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Thank you so much Myriam and to you! 💕💕
“The brightest of the stars never dim.” Lovely!
Thank you so much Mary🙏🏼💞
I felt it as if it was yesterday when I was watching the news of the devastation
A lovely poem
It really did.. can’t believe it’s been that long D.
Sending love and appreciation💞
Yeah well 😶
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Beautiful poem Cindy! How are the kiddos?
Thank you Sheereen. Soooo good.. both so different and cute. 💕
Healing words at a painful time, Cindy 🙏
Yes indeed Ingrid, only prayers and love 🙏🏼💞
Yes, they never dim and their legacy shines. Inspirational, thanks.
Thank you for your confirmation and time always J M. Much appreciated❣️
Beautiful post! I have another good story for you. Yesterday (September 11) was the day I was supposed to go to court to get a new restraining order against my abusive ex-husband. I had done the paperwork, and was granted to appear by phone. He never showed up, which means that the court just granted me another four years, no questions asked! Yay!
Thanks so much Rita! Oh I LOVE this story! That’s just awesome and I’m applauding this right decision! 👏👏👏
Me too! Thank you!
Much Deserved✨
Thank you!
Beautiful tribute for 911, Cindy. We shall never forget. 🤍
Thanks so much Eugi💕
My pleasure, Cindy! 🩷
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Most ĺovely poem,dear Cindy!!🌹🙏❤
Thank you so very much Rosie🥰💗🙏🏼
You are most welcome,dear Cindy!!💗🥰❤️
What a gorgeous poem that feels perfect for both yesterday and today. It is important always to remember and to look both to the memory of what was the the life that came afterwards. 💖
I’m so happy you enjoyed the sentiments of this piece Layla. Thank you so very much💕
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Your message is so touching Cindy ❤️It’s beautiful how you connect the somber remembrance of 9/11 with the celebration of life. Their light indeed continues to shine in our hearts. 🙏
Thank you so much Ritish. I’m happy you enjoyed the connection of my poem. That’s so true. Sending love to you💗💗
My pleasure ❤️
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Poem is truly captivating, weaving the emotions into words with remarkable artistry. And my Queen never fail to feel the kindness and caressing heart to those who suffer. May God bless all of them. With lots of love n respect. 💛❤🙏
Thank you so very much dear Suma. I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem and your kind words describing it. Yes, my princess… blessing them all is so vital as is your love💗✨
Yesss, it’s an immense pleasure to read you alway my Queen 👸 ❤
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A very happy birthday to Aidan and such a touching poem 💕
Awww thanks Pooja.. he’s appreciate that and happy you liked my poem🙏🏼
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Happy birthday to the little one
Thanks for the wishes.. little turned big💗✨✨
A heartfelt tribute, Cindy. Absolutely beautiful title ❤️
Thank you so much D! Happy you enjoyed it!!!! How are you? Its been awhile💗
My pleasure! I’ve been good, got a bit caught up with college, haha! How have you been? ❤️
Oh good to hear!! Just busy busy but good too!! Thanks -:)💕
Haha I can understand that! Glad you’re doing good! 🤗❤️
ahhh yes, life.. thanks and you too D💕
I love this style of writing, it’s really unique. Keep up and shine together taking us along, like that bright star.☺️
Why thank you so very much Jaskaran! 💗
Thank you Cindy for the wonderful poem. I agree with you completely. Nice to see Aidan spreading love and joy. Have a wonderful weekend 💕🤗💕💕
You’re so very welcome and thank you so much for appreciating it. Yes indeed, he does and is. Happy Fri-Yay my friend💞
Always welcome dear Cindy. Happy Fun Friday to you too my dear friend ❤️❤️
Thanks a lot dear friend🙏🏼
Welcome dear Cindy 😊😊❤️❤️
My heart still goes out to all of the victims and their families. I, myself, was born not soon after 9/11. Me and my friends often think about the fact that we were born into a grieving world. It’s always important to remember.
Hi Simone. It’s so good to see you here. I think of you often. Wow, that is a blessing you and so hard as well. Yes, life truly did grieve that day and we can never forget. I’m happy you were born. Thanks for your comment. ❤️
God bless you too, Cindy! May your week become extra special for you! <3
Oh thank you so much Johnnie.. you know it really was and your wishes helped an your sharing my work, truly. Thanks my friend.💗
What are friends for? <3 Did you ever find the poem dedicated to you-? Try: bythemightymumford.com/2023/09/17/she-calls-me-johnnie/ You're calling me that has a special history to it. <3
awww..no I did not.. thanks a lot. Ill head there now. now I get it.. I’m kinda slow.. lol,😂💞
You’re not slow—you go-Go-GO!
hahahaha and Johnnie be good.. ha reminds be of the song😹
Yuppers!
awwww thanks so much .. you as well🥰🙏🏼
Thank you! 😀
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Beautifully penned, Cindy! 💞
Thank you so much Dawn😃
I love your poetic metaphor! You are right we remember those bright stars forever!
Oh thank you so very much.. bright forever more.. xo💓
You are most welcome!
Glad we’re caught up-:)
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I did not realize how far behind I was in reading your posts.
Lovely tribute to martyres🌹🙏🌹.911’s event is most horrible for all and painful for you.May God bless the all martyrs and survivers.my heartily sympathy is with you and our all friends of America.Plz,take your best care.love you❤🤗❤
Thank you dear Rosie. It was a very sad time for so many but so Many bright stars that came through during the sorrow. Eternally grateful for that!!💕