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After dinner it became routine that I read a piece of my poetry to my fellow diners. One night after I had finished reading my "Nine Eleven" poem a rather pompous man challenged me to write something from the Terrorist's point of view if I could.
The next evening I read this piece to my fellow diners. He did not challenge me again.
                                                  Beverley
MARTYRS OR TERRORISTS

We have been selected to be

of the chosen few

Who will make a mark in history

for us an honour too

We've looked deep into our souls

and the corners of our minds

Plumbed to our depths and prayed

that when called we'd find

The courage that will be needed

to perform this great task

And if we have and when it's done

there's something that we ask

Don't think just of the horror

that we have brought to you

But think about the reasons

that have made this happen too

For we follow our beliefs

etched deep upon our hearts

And thus with pride and head

held high this worldly life depart.

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