Jeanette Gallagher’s most recent poem to appear here was Autumn Haiku(December 2012).
Jet Crash!
Good Friday
By Jeanette Gallagher
Plane flies low over my roof
Sudden deafening sound
Plane crash–I tell myself
Numb–no fear–listen
Stillness fills the air
Denial–great defense
No computer–no phone
Electricity gone
Smoke seeps under door
Loud knock–policeman informs me
Must evacuate–wind–fire comes my way
Toxic smoke–cannot stay
Apartment complex next to condos
Plane crashes–buildings burn
Breathe smoke–tastes metallic
Traffic blocked at both ends of road
Trapped–sit on curb
Family cannot reach
Coat–blanket wrapped over shoulders
Shudder in cold–strong winds
Wait–watch hours pass
Police Captain takes to shelter at long last
Call son–he takes me to his home
Spend night–return home next day
Everyone lives–no lost life in complex
Many homes burned to ground
Pilots rescued by heroes who live at crash site
Easter miracle!
It's just poetry, it won't bite
Jet Crash! Good Friday
8 Responses to “Jet Crash! Good Friday”
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Exceptionally expressive about this actual event. The poetess is a dear friend of mine and describes with deep sensitivity and keen observance. I feel as if I am living through what occurred while reading it. P.S. Jeanette looked like a film star with dark sunglasses on and wrapped in a blanket.
Wow! Plane Crash and Miracle in the same poem? Truly awesome! This is an inspired work, to be certain. I appreciate the understated finesse of weaving these elements together into a thread of fine spun, Americana gold. Bravo, Jeanette!
You are able to how us how horrific and later the blessing of that day.(you were safe)
Jeanette, what a stunning (literally), harrowing experience. You brought your reader right to the site. Incredible experience, perfect poem
Thank you so much, Kathy. What sensitive and lovely comments you’ve written about my poem! Afraid you flatter the picture on TV of me sitting on the curb of the road.
P.M. Pope – Thank you so very much for your words of praise for this poem. I’m so pleased you picked up the understated way I wanted the poem understood. I so appreciate your nice comment!
Thank you so very much for such kind words about my poem, Jeanette. It could have been a tragic outcome and thank heaven we were all saved! I appreciate your comment!
Thank you, Jean, for your wonderful words to describe the poem. It truly was an incredible experience that I hope never happens to anyone again. I deeply appreciate your comment.