My view of the NYC Skyline.
I’d like to celebrate and shine the light on the darkest day in the last decade by showing pictures of what it was like before the darkness and what it can be after the darkness.
I was living in New York City and moved 5 to 10 minutes to the NYC Skyline, the postcard view. Almost everyday at sunset, I would walk along the NYC Skyline and sometimes exercise down to the Hudson River. The view was spectacular, especially at night. The September 11 aftermath left a dark cloud hovering above the area where the Twin Towers stood for many years. I saw the smoke, ash and other debris everyday when I walked along the skyline. The scenery was still beautiful and captivating, but when I turned my head slightly to the right where the Twin Towers stood, it had a ominous feel to it. But as they began to slowly rebuild, the area seemed to get brighter. It is still a work in progress today. I am looking forward to seeing the light again when I return to New York City.
Sometimes the ugliness from the darkness somehow rules the day, but the beauty from the light eventually overcomes. Without the darkness we can’t appreciate the light.
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A very nice Memorial Craig. The memory of what I was doing at that time on 9/11 is forever etched in my mind. I am happy you are still here and of course wish it had never happened We owe to those who perished , More appreciation for life,empathy for them and their families, their bravery…., so much…..
Thank you for making this remembrance.
Thanks Bonnie. Indeed and there is so much to be thankful for no matter what. Life is precious. Love and light.
Where there is darkness, light will emerge. We’ll never forget and I thank you Craig for such a thoughtful post.
Thank you Tree Spirit. Indeed a great way to sum it up.