“The U.S.A.

They call this America, the home of the brave and the free,
a land of cultural diversity comprised of many a rebel cause,
yet to the world it’s a place where many come to flee,
struggling amidst turmoil and violence without even a pause.

A nation of people consumed in their own wants and cares,
hustling about, striving to achieve beyond their basic needs,
self indulging lifestyles built on materialistic dreams of instinctive dares,
which suddenly ceases within the magnitude of dust as America bleeds.

Many within the world see but a misconception of our true identity,
for we are a caring people of intense pride and unforeseen unity,
who believe in profound ideals from which freedom chimes serenity,
a peaceful nation who, when bludgeoned, aren’t afraid to react punitively.

We are a family of brothers and sisters from all races and creeds,
standing tall in the midst of the rubble filled with tears of sorrow,
trying to grasp the harsh reality of such hatred and inbred breeds,
shaken but not torn apart, united to insure a better tomorrow.

Our resolve can not be shaken nor our spirits ever be broken,
for we are but one in thought and deed, striving to achieve,
focused on the freedom in our veins, words need not be spoken,
for next to Our Almighty, our power is boundless, for we believe.
Samuel E. Stone
Copyright©2001

Terrorist Attack, Sept. 11, 2001, we all feel the pain, and sorrow.