Lest we Forget

Lest We Forget...
September 11, 2007
Remembered, not forgotten,The horrors of that day.Watching as events unfolded,not knowing what to say.The amazement and confusion,as the first plane went in.An accident, it must be,the first thoughts we all had then.The 2nd plane brought new fears,as we learned it was an attack.The horrors of the 3rd plane crash,and the plane, they would last hijack.The breath we held as buildings,in piles of dust, came down.Billowing dust and darkness,had soon enveloped the town.Yet, heroes we would soon see,of so many shapes and size.While terror came to kill us,our spirits and patriotism would rise!Never before in a lifetime,would country pride be so strong.Never before in a lifetime,would a day, last so long.And then the stories came,of Pennsylvania's plane.Headed for the Whitehouse!The terrorist are insane!But pride and duty rose up that day,and with grim awareness, they prayed.They took control to save us all.Justice would not be delayed.So with "Let's Roll" they accomplished,what needed to be done.They took down a plane midair!This attack would not be won.The stories each would follow,how each had done their part.Police, firefighters, and loved ones,were heroes from the start.What did terror take that day?Not our spirits, or our pride.Instead it gave us unity,and gratefulness inside.So always on this day,we put everything aside.To remember the loved ones lost,who are now at Jesus' side.No innocence or complacency,no longer naive are we.But, still filled with hopefulness,we remember...we are free.Carla Boehm Copyright 2005