They Ascend #1
by Aurelio Zucco
Title
They Ascend #1
Artist
Aurelio Zucco
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art - Photography
Description
Image and words copyrighted by Aurelio Zucco. Originally I wrote the following poem as a tribute to the fallen firefighters of 9/11 but it really could apply to all first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice to save others:
THEY ASCEND
Against the throng, descending to escape the death throes of a massive superstructure
Against the instinct for self-preservation
They Ascend
Against the acrid smoke and enveloping darkness
Against the uncertainty of what they will find up there...
They Ascend
Against the brunt of bunker gear
Against oxygen tanks that press heavy on their backs
They Ascend
Because bunker gear and oxygen tanks can't weigh down wings buoyed by courage
And halos shine brightest in the darkness...
Even now, when the trusses and tribulations of that fateful day
Have been reduced to dust and memory...
Still, They Ascend
Their names read aloud, echoes of solemn intonations
Soaring above reflecting pools and waterfalls and rising forever in our hearts...
Ascending still...but then, isn't that what angels do?
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June 9th, 2014
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Comments (12)
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Great creation combined with poem,giving lot of impact to the viewers.Beautiful work. L/F
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Absolutely beautiful presentation!!!!!!!!!!!! Love your style of adding this great Poem. L/F
Kimberlee Baxter
Oh, my, Aurelio, this work is stunning! I love this image of someone grieving with their head bowed down in solemn respect to the Fallen! I love how Our Flag is waving in the wind and the light is shining from above! I love this poem that honors all first responders, particularly those that were there on that fateful day of 09/11! Thank you for creating this most inspiring work, Aurelio! I absolutely love it! L/F!
Aurelio Zucco replied:
Thank you very much, Kimberlee, for such nice compliments...I'm glad this touched you!
Deb Halloran
Aurelio, What a beautiful work of art. Gorgeous image and your words are so beautiful..what a lovely tribute to the first responders..nicely done. v/f
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