Background
I wrote the following around the same time as Two Of A Kind in the wake of September 11. I ended up submitting it to several newspapers in the hope of getting it published as a letter. Unfortunately it didn't succeed. More background here and here.
Empathise with the unspeakable pain and loss,
but refrain from words and acts of bigoted anger
Acknowledge the need for swift and certain justice,
but quell the voice of revenge and retribution
Honour the victims and provide solace to their beloved,
but protect all from wrongful blame or judgement
And above all, no matter what the future holds,
gain strength from hope (or faith) and let peace prevail.
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