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Sue, from Excalibur Chapter in Southern California, was camping in Kings Canyon National Park last week with her husband and friends. On learning of the terrible news on September 11th, she put her feelings into a poem . . . King’s Canyon Campsite, September 11, 2001 That black day in history, September Eleven, Marked a juxtaposition ‘twixt Hell and Heaven… The Hell we learned from a TV screen – The horror, the slaughter, an obscene dream. Yet Heaven was here, in John Muir’s retreat, Tall trees, starlit skies, days blissfully sweet. Along pristine trails we absorbed the shock That such heinous acts this Nation could rock. In a single hour the U.S. was changed A vulnerable victim of minds deranged. The loss of life was too much to bear Mass outrage sent shockwaves through the air. With rhetoric strong, revenge must be sought, While a people mourn, justice shall be wrought. Leaders assure us that life will go on And here we’re inspired by a man called John. Like these ancient forests, Mankind will endure Thanks to faith and vision of men like John Muir. Written by Sue Thorne Azalea Campground, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, California Thanks, Sue!          News Index Home Last Updated: September 14, 2003 ©2000-2004 DBE in Louisiana, Inc. All rights reserved. Questions/Comments? Contact the Webmaster Betty Calzada.