god'swife12 Sep 2002

Listen, I know you are a decent and passionate person, but your prejudices are getting in the way of what could be a positive communication. PLEASE RE-READ WHAT I WROTE! I hold no allegiance to the government of the United States. I do strongly believe in the
Ideals of the United States. Liberty for All, that includes you and the people living and striving where you live and strive. I personally am ashamed at the way my country has exploited the events of last Sept. To say it plainly, I am on your side regarding the issue at hand.

It is my greatest sadness to know that there are people losing their lives from violence caused by greed and differences in ideology. My ideology is Love and friendship. Please, please take the time to understand what I wrote previously. When you attach the name of 9/11 to your suffering it diminishes your struggle. You have completely mis-understood me. Remove the veil of hate you have towards the U.S. and see me for what I am. A human being just like you. We are more alike then we are different. Please read my poem I AM THE WIDOW OF A MURDERED HUSBAND. I never said "your tragedy cannot be like ours". Your tragedy is not like ours, yours is the greater.

Yes I believe in the power of poetry. In the end all regimes fall, the people and their art lives on. Can poetry stop the death of one child? Do you believe the grace of Love can be awakened in a murderer's heart? Do you believe poetry has the power to enlighten? Because I do. Has your suffering blinded you so that you cannot recognize a friend?