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        • ELEMENTAL: The Power of Illuminated Love (Art and Poetry Gift Book)
        • The River of Winged Dreams
        • The Wisdom of W.E.B. Du Bois
        • Songs from the Black Skylark zPed Music Player: A Novel by Aberjhani
        • I Made My Boy Out of Poetry
        • Journey through the Power of the Rainbow: Quotations from a Life Made Out of Poetry
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    • The Bridge of Silver Wings
    • Rainbow-Song for the Angel of Tao by Aberjhani
    • Ode to the Good Black Boots that Served My Soul So Well (poem by Aberjhani)
    • Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001
    • Rainbow-Song for the Angel of Tao: Verse 1
  • Articles and Essays
    • Abbreviated Minds in the News for Wreaking Havoc Worldwide editorial by Aberjhani
    • Iconic Authors Toni Morrison's and Harper Lee's New Works Likely to Influence Dialogues on Race
    • Red Summer: Text and Meaning in Claude McKay’s poem ‘If We Must Die’” part 1 of special 4-part series by Aberjhani
    • A Writer's Journey to Selma, Alabama
    • Justice Remains Elusive in Case of Newly-freed Louis C. Taylor (Part 1 of 2)
    • Sensualized Transcendence: Editorial and Poem on the Art of Jaanika Talts (Part 1)
    • Realms of Emerging Light (Sensualized Transcendence Editorial and Poem on the Art of Jaanika Talts Part 2)
    • Notes on the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
    • Why Race Mattered in Barack Obama's Re-Election: Editorial and Poem
    • Posted Perspectives on America's 2012 Presidential Election
    • 47 Percenters and Guerrilla Decontextualization: Dreamers and Nightmares
    • Considering Michael Clarke Duncan: Big Black Man Within A Nonsociopoliticohistorical Context (Editorial with Poem)
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Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001
(from the river of winged dreams)

Picture
1.
B.C.: With his brother’s blood wet on his hands,
Cain ran vomiting future sorrows of man.

Petals of gold cloud
swirled bright eternal letters
too soon forgotten.

2575-2467 B.C.: Immersed in themes of an unfolding story,
Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty blazed pyramids of glory.
 
Before time or space,
Possibility’s Great Heart
sang creation’s birth.

April 23, 1564: Undaunted by her agony and tears,
Mary Arden gave birth to William Shakespeare.

A new sun and moon
shined pathways of choice leading
to hate, love, death, life.
 
April 5, 1614: Following love’s beacon through the night,
Matoaka and Rolfe married peace to red and white.

History dressed up
in the glow of love’s kiss turned
grief into beauty. 
 
2.
March 10, 1913: After putting slavery and democracy to the test,
Harriet Tubman claimed a well-earned rest.

The stink of human
blood clotting the soul’s nostrils
is less impressive.
 
February 4, 1968: “I just want to leave a committed life behind,”
said Martin Luther King, Jr., sharing visions with the blind.
 
Where humanity
sowed faith, hope, and unity,
joy’s garden blossomed.
 
July 20, 1969: “...One giant leap for mankind,” said Neil Armstrong,
living a miracle, for which many had striven hard and long.
 
Where ignorance shat,
violence and horror fed
the beasts of chaos.
 
September 11, 2001: Citizens of the U.S., besieged by terror’s sting,
rose up, weeping glory, as if on eagles’ wings.

As yet, within men,
women, and children––pathways
of choice still remain. 

  By Aberjhani
© Fifth Anniversary of 9/11
REVIEWS BELOW FROM READERS SHARED ON AUTHORSDEN.COM

Reviewed by Earle Brown (Reader)
Impressive write. Lots of knowledge. Peace and love.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Need to keep looking at history, don't we. Easier not to! Hard to find much upside. But surely -- surely -- we have the capacity to
learn from s o m e of our mistakes. Thanks be to God for another intelligent, incisive, and thought-provoking piece that bears the
stamp of one of the finest poets writing today: A b e r j h a n i !!
Create ON!!! Always, and Then, Phyllis


Reviewed by Joseph Manzo
Thoughtful poem for a sad day in history.
God Bless.


Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER
How all encompassing of the human tragedy in time, a most insightful and well written memoriam! Blessings! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
This is so uniques and so powerful a tribute to a horrific and tragic day Bless you for poeting and writing this one,.
Light & Peace,
Joselyn


Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Brothah A, NOBODY does muse like you!
blessin's
cynth'ya


Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
...As yet, within men,
women, and children––pathways
of choice still remain...
That's the bottom line.
Well said.
Elizabeth


Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Oh my, such simple, yet profound stanzas!
"Where humanity
sowed faith, hope, and unity,
joy’s garden blossomed."
I especially like:
"As yet, within men,
women, and children––pathways
of choice still remain."
Your talent and creativity is most impressive, Sir!


Reviewed by jude forese
your poem builds in intensity and animus through a detailed and creative historical narrative, reinforced by the continuing aftermath of humanity's travail ... totally enjoyed reading ...

Reviewed by Paul Williams
A superb historical journey highlighting our more inspiring moments juxtaposed against our folly. Your sagacious summation should be an inspiration to us all. Outstanding tribute and equally outstanding art.
Paul;-)


Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
W O W. What can be said that hasn't already been said? Powerfully moving and effective, Aberjhani. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Quite a history lesson, thou dost tell, on 9/11 I shall no longer dwell. Within ourselves lays the choice to tell, I will write to prevent an unknown, future hell.
Major turning points, all. Let us hope we have learned.
Ron


Reviewed by Regis Auffray
A profoundly meaningful and timely commemorative creation, Aberjhani. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis


Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Wonderful write.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
As yet, within men,
women, and children––pathways
of choice still remain.
So very powerfully penned, Aberjhani - and what a graphic!


Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU
A full banquet to feed minds and to nourish souls...
I have enjoyed the reading of
"Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001" for all of it, but this:
"Where ignorance shat,
violence and horror fed
the beasts of chaos."
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> made me sharp my sword.
I salute You, Poet.
Long Healthy Blissful Creative Life.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU


Reviewed by George Carroll
The art is outstanding and is a poem in itself. Well done.

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
I love the form in which you wrote this. It's as though there is a drumroll before each entry...very powerful thoughts.
Susan


Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath
"Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001"
A commemorative jewel, Aberjhani!
The embodiment of timelines were ingenious.
Thank you,
G. Thomas


Reviewed by Peter Paton
Aberjhani the Enlightened
You set before us Good and Bad, Light and Darkness,... in succinct and concise manner.
Almighty God gave us all Free Will, to exercise as we see fit,... He also gave us his Holy Scripture and Ten Commnandments,.... as Moral Compasses to guide and direct us..
It is how we use and deploy that Free Will which maps the Course of History..
A settled and brilliant outlay
Peter


Reviewed by richard cederberg
Much work went into the penning of this delightfully informative timeline. I do enjoy constructs that transcend the mundane and show the writer to be one of intelligence and also of intelligent application.

Too often those pathways of choice are relegated only to the small social arenas that we find succor in, and are influential in. More often than not, especially in this ever-evolving global village, we are confronted with our smallness and our ever-increasing need to find those of like mind and vision to bind together with in unity and purpose.
Aberjhani ... you are a man of profound depth, coupled with the ability to actually realize that depth in a way palatable and assimilable to those around you. For this I salute you.
In fraternity, Light, and wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg


Reviewed by Dove JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Always a sheer masterpiece..My, MY your a talent mega..Talking up the alley of some famous poets, your right up there with them..
Xxx dove


Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
1940: Battle of Britain..
Very interesting thoughts here...


Reviewed by Sherry Heim

You do so reveal how both pleasure and pain are two of the strongest human feelings as joy and sadness are the corresponding emotions. This is a fantastic journal-poem that takes us through the ages, highlighting the amazing feats and disasters, joys and sadnesses of we earth-dwelling creatures. Time has a way of softening many things but I don't imagine that 9-11 will soften too quickly. It was a message to the world as much as it was a message to America. Wonderful work, Aberjhani, one to save and read again and again.
Take care,
Sherry


Reviewed by Miriam Center

Oh what fools we mortals be not to swallow your beautiful words and learn from them. But then our government is run by fools, sadly enough. Your gift never ceases to amaze me, dear friend. I give you my loving heart!
Miriam, a Daughter Of Destiny


Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

A powerful historical calendar of supplementary information for the modern-day reconstruction at ground level of religion and social attitudes, wherein the 20th century danger exists of refracting ancient stone calendar chiseling through a distorted contemporary lens of humanity. To Sage Sweetwater, Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001 is a memorial, an aid to salvation for the living slathered with a world hemisphere of eternal mortar and mud bonding substance in the rebirth of a human canopy backlit by candles...
Sage


Reviewed by E T Waldron

As always Aberjhani your brilliant mind gives us new and creative ways of seeing a situation, and the more aspects we have the better will our understanding be. Splendid work! Thank you for sharing!Great art!

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Aberjhani,
You've built a bridge with an insightful pen. You scored the scars of of the pain by offering a positive thought to history. You were given your talent for a reason and the world benefits greatly. You are the conduit of energy so we all can see history with a digested shine. Although some of history is painful you give it priceless reasoning.
Much love and blessings Aberjhani.
Susan


Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)

Very original, but it is a downward path mankind is taking. Victor

​Reviewed by A PAX

Love the form and art you used
this is touching on so many levels
and a keeper........
pax A
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  • Author Statement
    • Blog: Visionary Vibes >
      • Twitter Tweets & News Notes >
        • Author-Poet Aberjhani in the News
      • Blog: Cultural Arts Reviews and Remembrances
      • Blog: Sonic Delight Music Reviews >
        • Summer-Song Rhapsody for Michael Jackson: Editorial with Poem
      • Shifting Points of View and the Massacre in Charleston, South Carolina (USA)
      • 7 Ways to Help Replace Legislated Fear with Informed Compassion
    • Greeting Flannery O'Connor at the Back Door of My Mind >
      • Tribute to Savannah Author Robert T.S. Mickles Sr.
    • Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah >
      • Podcast Prospects 504
      • More Books by Aberjhani >
        • Readers & Reviewers on the Writings of Aberjhani
        • Checking in at Goodreads
        • Editing Credits
        • ELEMENTAL: The Power of Illuminated Love (Art and Poetry Gift Book)
        • The River of Winged Dreams
        • The Wisdom of W.E.B. Du Bois
        • Songs from the Black Skylark zPed Music Player: A Novel by Aberjhani
        • I Made My Boy Out of Poetry
        • Journey through the Power of the Rainbow: Quotations from a Life Made Out of Poetry
        • Buy Books by Aberjhani on Amazon
        • 10th Anniversary of Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance
  • Art and Poster Store
    • Blog: Silk-Featherbrush Art and Style
    • Postered Poetics
    • Your Introduction to Original Silk-Featherbrush Art & Style
  • Choose a Cultural Arts Heritage Project to Support
  • Working Scribe Image Carousel
    • Aberjhani - Author Biography
    • Awards & Honors
    • Aberjhani Portfolio Sampler
    • Michael Jackson in Life & Legend
    • Creative Thinkers International
  • About Bright Skylark Literary Productions
    • Bright Skylark Values and Motto
  • Famous Quotes of Note
    • Pinterest Page of Quotations
  • Charter for a More Compassionate World
  • As a Poet Thinketh
    • The Bridge of Silver Wings
    • Rainbow-Song for the Angel of Tao by Aberjhani
    • Ode to the Good Black Boots that Served My Soul So Well (poem by Aberjhani)
    • Angel of Remembrance: Candles for September 11, 2001
    • Rainbow-Song for the Angel of Tao: Verse 1
  • Articles and Essays
    • Abbreviated Minds in the News for Wreaking Havoc Worldwide editorial by Aberjhani
    • Iconic Authors Toni Morrison's and Harper Lee's New Works Likely to Influence Dialogues on Race
    • Red Summer: Text and Meaning in Claude McKay’s poem ‘If We Must Die’” part 1 of special 4-part series by Aberjhani
    • A Writer's Journey to Selma, Alabama
    • Justice Remains Elusive in Case of Newly-freed Louis C. Taylor (Part 1 of 2)
    • Sensualized Transcendence: Editorial and Poem on the Art of Jaanika Talts (Part 1)
    • Realms of Emerging Light (Sensualized Transcendence Editorial and Poem on the Art of Jaanika Talts Part 2)
    • Notes on the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
    • Why Race Mattered in Barack Obama's Re-Election: Editorial and Poem
    • Posted Perspectives on America's 2012 Presidential Election
    • 47 Percenters and Guerrilla Decontextualization: Dreamers and Nightmares
    • Considering Michael Clarke Duncan: Big Black Man Within A Nonsociopoliticohistorical Context (Editorial with Poem)
  • Video Pen & Ink
  • Links and Connections
    • Aberjhani's Guerrilla Decontextualization
  • Contact the Author
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