i read a graphic novel which contained compilations of artists' works on their response to 9/11 today. very touching. it's just a compilation of different thoughts/responses/viewpoints on the events of 9/11. some stories touched on people who survived and what happened to them, some on the family members, some on other people who have heard of the incident.. things like that. how it impacted them, how it moulded their thoughts.
there's a continual welling up of emotions, of sadness, of hope, of wander at the heroic actions of ordinary people, or amazement at how a tragic event like this could be turned into something hopeful.. i was particularly touched by a child's recount of a dream of his mother who was one of the police officers who helped save people during the 9/11 incident, but died. he continually stands up strong in view of life, cos his mum told him to.
it's about the things that really matter, now that death has stood before them. and about how to make sense of what has happened. it's about remembering, and continually recovering from the grief. it's about a replay of messages left on that day. it's about grace that's been shown, despite the pain that is abundantly present.
and though it happened around 10 years ago, i'm still touched by the responses shown through the graphic novel.
amazing how life is.