An Ode To 911

Each Twin Tower encased in steel bower Billowing masts did to horizon crest, as the fibrous sunflower Wrought to withstand the shearing winds and the mightiest shower A symbol of America's limitless capital and economic power Perched on the precipice of greatness until 911's sentient hour In a prescient moment, steel caissons did the steel girders scour Mighty sentinels of the skyline succumbed to a roaring stour In the dust-swept corridors, the shell-shocked remnants did cower Anon, as residual to the surface imploded; exploded a national fervor As free enterprises' symbols crumbled in New York's harbor A wave of national pride rumbling across the fruited plains did succor With steeled nerves and stealthy acumen did lab our Our tarnished symbols of freedom to defend with unblemished might, valor In faraway lands, in shielded hovels, bastions; tracked enemy with vigor With soaring wings and pounding hooves, girded with invincible armor Did fleece the brigand cowards restoring the nation's honor