On that September morning America cried,

As reporters announced that many had died.

A reality was awakened down deep inside,

A sobering truth that none could hide.

A nation that had long known freedom’s cry,

Now was witnessing it slip speedily by.

That this could happen, many questioned why,

As smoke billowed toward the sky.

A nation of might and courageous pride

Had somehow, by radicals, been angrily defied.

Now on a new course all must glide,

As new determination must be applied.

Gone are the days of openness and trust,

A cautious scrutiny by all is a must.

Concern that another attack will be thrust,

By those who care little for what is right or just.

A new resolve in each there must be,

For all the world to easily see.

Now, more than ever, we should bend the knee

And pray for God to keep us free.

A commitment is needed to again stand tall,

From calloused memories daily recall.

From a pure and sincere heart, on God call,

That we will not into oblivion fall.