Quilt with 9/11 image and the following poem:

September 11, 2001

In the unconscionable, in the unspeakable, in the unbearable
please embrace these dust-coated, red remains.
Let us lift them high as prayer into our heavens.
Let us cleanse them free as spirits with our hearts.

In the smoke, in the sorrow, in the shock
please accept these sterile, white scraps.
Let me wrap them tight as love around your wounds.
Let me wipe them quiet as compassion on your tears.

In the aftermath, in the anger, in the adversity
please contemplate these endless blue banners
Let them surround us pure as sky throughout our world.
Let them cool us calm as conscience to true peace.

Here in the red fire of renewal,
here in the white clouds of hope,
here in the blue harbor of liberty,
we join our forefathers in unity, solemnity, and action.