2001 Christmas
Among a family’s holiday table
sits an empty chair
We never knew who that person was
only that last year they were there
Thousands of gatherings like this one
unfortunately taking place this season
After senseless shocking tragedy
so difficult to understand its reason
All that we took for granted
everything from yesterday
Now so fragile and meaningful
could so readily be taken away
If we let our greatest emotion be fear
then our fight has already come to an end
If we could only replace anger with strength
and hatred with hope
maybe our dreams we could defend
Each step we take leads to a greater one
through unity we shall endure
Never to tolerate terrorists living among us
to see broken skylines and shattered lives restored
This holiday, please pray for all who were lost
along with those who may never be found
Their loved ones grieve, yet continue to go on
as dust still settles on sacred ground
Copyright © Shani Fassbender | Year Posted 2011
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