REMEMBER
911, quilt by Mary Beth Frezon, 2001. Photo by Pearl Yee Wong of the Michigan State University Museum
This year there is a lot of news chatter that is hurricane-related, understandable of course, but the September 11 reports have an oddly historical feel about them. We continue to remember and take the time to memorialize and to remember.
I grabbed the last Sunday Times
You stole my cab
We waited forever at the bus stop
We sweated in steamy August
We hunched our shoulders against the sleet
We laughed at the movies
We groaned after the election
We sang in church
Tonight I lit a candle for you
All of you
Seventeen years and the memories are still sharp. This year again hurricanes nestling with daily news and remembrances. The current political state brings that time to mind in blaring contrast but while it was a wonderful comfort then now those feelings and support lend hope and sustenance.
Why was this photo from Michigan university Museum? Pearl Yee Wong?
I remember your doing this one. And different places it was shown. A beautiful memorial.
They were researching quilts done around September 11 and asked for a photo. When I couldn’t meet their time frame to re-photo it they offered to do it themselves so I have use of their super nice photo and I give credit to the photographer