Kevin Powell‘s September 11 poem was republished on the Huffington Post today. I’ve been a big fan of his writing for years.My comment:
Well said, Kevin. My niece turned 8 on September 11, 2001. I remember trying to avoid the subject when I called to wish her a happy birthday. And I recall just how her voice sounded when she brought it up. I was luckily not directly impacted by the tragedy, through circumstance and coincidence. Still I wonder what it’s like to grow up in this version of America, especially for kids who share their birthday with a national scar that’s still tender to the touch…