I Remember
Excuse me! You sir!
Do you have a moment?
I would like to speak with you,
Ask you a few questions.
You see it's been five years
tomorrow, and I wonder;
What your memories are
of that day five years ago.
What's that ? You don't remember?
I do not believe it, How can you have forgotten?
Well, let me remind you!
You see, tomorrow is September 11th,
Five years ago, over three thousand lives
were snuffed out, by an act of terror.
It was delivered, by hidden faces, cowards.
Ruthless men, who act in the name of their God
to kill. Not to Mame, nor injure but murder!
People, they did not even know, nor dislike in the sense.
Fathers, Mothers, Brothers, Sisters, most of all
the innocent children, those who are devoid of hatred.
Those of brave men and women, who thwarted the plan,
Willingly gave their lives, to protect the greater numbers.
Selfishly they sacrificed themselves. Those who's job it is
to save and protect lives , also perished. Why?
Why? sir have you forgotten, when so many have not!
Can you tell me? For I would like to know!
Yes, I can my Son!
You see I have not forgotten!
For they are all here with me, I cradle them in my arms,
each moment of the day! They will always be with me!
As will you, when it is your time! It was theirs! You see
I had a greater purpose for them, they are now Teachers,
Scholars. Have they not taught you to Love, Cherish, each
moment I have given you ? Have they not taught you,
that there is Evil in men that even I cannot cleanse?
Have they also taught you, there is good in the hearts of men?
Have they not confirmed, that you have a will?
A will that allows you to see beyond hatred!
Yes, my Son they have! One more thing before I go!
You remember, Therefore, I remember!
Remember!
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