Nelson Jacobsen

We awoke to a live bad movie on TV and then the scream, and other one just hit! I was getting my first cup of joe. What was that and how did it happen? Is anyone alright? Back in front of the screen the whole family staring then crying at the scenes and calls from loved ones is everyone alright? What...WHY? A plane just flew by and crashed more killed neighbors, friends and loved ones in the blink of a wicked eyes We are just getting partial comprehension and learn yet another plane is falling from the sky, This one yanked from their plan by the same people that they tried to overtake. Thank You, Thank You, so many lives saved and so many have been made angels by acts --So brave. We take resolve as we learn of these feats all beyond comprehension, many a hero before victim.  The lives, the families, the total impact; They were just used to execute a terrible plan and having us being lingering victims. Do they have God? Mine is c...

The Falling Man - Tom Junod - 9/11 Suicide Photograph - Esquire : 'via Blog this' This picture is one that is frozen  in my mind forever and it compelled me to write the following poem. Dreamed of Flight By Nelson R. Jacobsen I always dreamed of flight not one such as this an end. Envision a bird or plane not a human leaping to escape flames. My last choice was mine and I chose to fly to my end. With the conclusion that awaited why not soar in my last time? I was free in these orbital days for seconds then ever after. Do not shed tears just live your dreams not fears.