How My Life Has Changed - Hillary North 

From CNN Newsnight with Aaron Brown, March 11, 2002:
Finally from us tonight, how one life has charged. We're going to
dispense with the big wind-up for this piece. It's so powerful on its
own that we don't think any description from us could make it better
or do it justice. So we'll just tell you this is a poem written by one
survivor about her co-workers. And it is read for us by the actress
Mary Tyler Moore. MARY TYLER MOORE: "How My Life Has Changed,"
a poem by Hillary North, employee of the Aon Corporation, which
lost 176 people on September 11th.

I can no longer flirt with Lou. I can no longer dance with Myra.  I
can no longer eat brownies with Suzanne Wye.  I can no longer meet the
deadline with Mark.  I can no longer talk to George about his
daughter.  I can no longer drink coffee with Rich.  I can no longer
make a good impression on Chris.

I can no longer smile at Paul L.  I can no longer confide in Lisa.  I
can no longer work on a project with Donna R.  I can no longer get to
know Yolanda.  I can no longer call the client with Nick.  I can no
longer contribute to Karen's book drive.  I can no longer hang out
with Millie.

I can no longer give career advice to Suzanne P.  I can no longer
laugh with Donna G.  I can no longer watch Mary Ellen cut through the
bull.  I can no longer drink beer with Paul B.  I can no longer have a
meeting with Dave W.  I can no longer leave a message with Andrea.  I
can no longer gossip with Anna.

I can no longer run into Dave P. at the vending machine.  I can no
longer call Steve about my computer.  I can no longer compliment
Lorenzo.  I can no longer hear Herman's voice.  I can no longer trade
voice mails with Norman.  I can no longer ride the elevator with
Barbara.  I can no longer say hello to Steven every morning.

I can no longer see the incredible view from the 103rd floor of the
south tower. I can no longer take my life for granted.


                          Hillary North