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Descent at 9:41

A Nation's Horror

By Marcellus GreyPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
Descent at 9:41
Photo by Tomas Martinez on Unsplash

Twin Towers burn … groan.

9:41 … people scream.

The falling man jumped?

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Inspired by The Falling Man — a photograph that captured one man’s descent and a nation’s horror.

See The Falling Man in Wikipedia

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Marcellus Grey

I write fiction and poetry that explore longing, emotional depth, and quiet transformation. I’m drawn to light beers, red wine, board games, and slow evenings in Westminster.

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    Written by Marcellus Grey