A Day To Remember

A day to remember; eleven September; The year -two thousand and one. Blue sky so pretty, over New York City, The workday barely begun. Out of the sky, with a terrible roar, The first plane hit the Tower. Soon into view, came one plane more. Two strikes within the hour! Fire and smoke; and terrified folk, Trying to escape with their lives. Some got away, but many perished that day: Single people--and husbands--and wives. In Washington D.C.,came strike number three On the Pentagon--seat of the military. The scene-much the same:another hijacked plane. Oh, how this day turned so scary! There was also one more;but Plane number Four Had people who refused to yield. Soon they began to foil the enemy's plan, And forced a crash in a field! America discovered that day-in a horrible way, That we were no longer immune. This was a wake -up call, that shook one and all, But we began to rally real soon! The enemy assumed with glee,that he had brought us to our knees. Yet the thing he misunderstood, Was that although we were there, we were kneeling in prayer! Out of evil would arise good. Back at the Towers. minutes became hours, As people searched through the rubble. Professionals, and volunteers:full of anxiety and fears Headed back into danger and trouble. They acted so brave, for there were people to save. And, as they helped one another, There were may heroes, at that place called Ground Zero, All working together as brothers. From around our great land, hand joined in hand: Numerous offers of help were made. No one sat and just waited; people congregated They gave; they gave; they prayed; Now flags fly everywhere, you frequently hear prayer, Asking God to be our Guide. Life has changed in many ways,over just a few days. There exists renewed national pride! Though we have declared war-it's unlike any before. For we fight a foe that's difficult to see. So as you kneel in prayer, utilize your time there, To ask God to grant us victory! Originally written Sept 29, 2001 and posted here as we near the anniversary once again. Our nation still needs the prayer! Charlie Pelota HSLP