A Nation's Strength

A bright sun shone in the clear blue sky. People smiled to each other walking on the streets nearby. Moms, dads, and children laughed as they hugged and kissed; Heading for a normal day, never thinking they'd soon be missed. Suddenly the sky grew black and flames burst in the sky; What a monent before was beautiful, turned into darkness and cries. People falling, screaming and jumping to the streets below; Afraid for their lives because of what they didn't know. Shocked, hurt, terrified; people rushed to find cover; Frantically trying to help and find one another. Mothers screamed, fathers trembled and sobbed for those they couldn't find. As it became unbearable knowing some were left behind. Time has passed, but our nation still remembers the cries for all those lost that dreadful day. I remember them all each time I kneel to pray. Stand proud our children who lost their moms and dads and others; Together, united we stand stronger as sisters and brothers. Give thanks to those who still today fight strong for us all; And to those who might think to harm us beware you'll surely fall. For with God as our Savior to whom we pray; He'll grant us all redemption on that great judgement day.