In My Own Write

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 We’ve 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 – it’s not the America we once knew Pray! M. Clary September 11, 2002

As I looked toward the heavens – the sky was sad last night There were no sounds of aircraft – the stars were not as bright I walked around my plat of land – my mind wondered far away To a place of tragedy – where carnage came today The date was Nine Eleven – the year Two-Thousand One The terror felt in America – violated our known freedom Many of us wondered – “Where do we go from here?” But our undying spirit – will never be more dear The madness of our enemy – we never can forget But we need to find forgiveness – there IS a way….and yet, We must not permit their laughing cheers – to fill us with such rage Or we will lose our nation’s strength – as it knows no age Another morning dawns now – and we’ll begin again To persevere, yet express our pain – at this unpardonable sin We must support our country’s leaders – put political differences aside This heartbreak affects America – and there’s no place we can hide Let’s not forget our heroes – who gave their lives that day From airline crews to passengers – and those who came to aid The human lives imprisoned within – World Trade Center and Pentagon They will forever be remembered – as our lives continue on We may never have all the answers – to this senseless desecration But we can give of ourselves – and offer consolation The wound is deep, the healing long – so remember Nine Eleven For on that day, the aftermath, brought Silence To The Heavens M. Clary September 12, 2001