Today we will commemorate – those who lost their lives One year ago, on a Tuesday morn – some chosen ones survived It was just another day – in New York and in DC And in a Pennsylvania field – where tragedy was to be Americans could not believe – what was witnessed on that day An atrocious attack on our homeland – nothing comparable, in any way The days have continued forward – and we find ourselves so guarded Weve identified the guilty ones but their lesson cannot be discarded We must maintain a vigilance – be cautious in whom we trust They might be friend or enemy yet, they will always be with us If we choose to look the other way – pretending all is fine Another heartbreak will resurrect – then, where will we draw the line? It seems as if we are dealing with – a holy war they say But it is just a weak excuse – to battle one more day When defining the word holy – it means blessed and/or sacred Then why within their minds and hearts is nothing, but pure hatred? How sad we find such evil ones – who refuse to live at peace That can only come when we love our very selves, the least As we remember Nine Eleven and watch settlings of the dust Lives no longer may be here – yet, they will always be with us Our nation must remain so strong – in everything we do Our lives have been enduringly changed its not the America we once knew Pray! M. Clary September 11, 2002