As September eleventh comes around,
we remember the two beautiful towers that fell to the ground.
It was an act of terrorism this we know,
and the tears of America now show.
This country is going to war,
more of our woman and men will be lost for sure.
Now time has passed about a year,
from when we lost those lives so dear.
This time will we just sit and watch this war?
Or will we stand and fight for something more?
Will our country stand and fight for justice?
Yes it will and not for just this.
We will fight for the lives that were lost,
and for the peace and security that they cost.
The deep water that seems to surround us now will soon be drained,
and America will rise again to reign.

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I lit a candle outside...
trying to remember so many names......
remembering how many died......
and so many families left unsaid....
some still wishing for that one day to come...
they will get a call saying they found their loved one...

A NEW DAY IN AMERICA


Today I saw a flame arise from ashes cold and gray
Today I heard a nation lift up its voice to pray

Today I saw a country humbled before its God
Today I heard a free land its liberty applaud 

Today I saw a flag wave from every porch and lawn
Today I heard a nation sing the old forgotten songs 

Today I saw a brother in every stranger's face
Today I heard a single voice from every tongue and race 

Today I saw a people stand with arms and hearts entwined
Today I heard their voices speak with unity of mind 

Today I saw a country so distinct from yesterday
O that everyday in America could be just like today!

(c) 2001 Jason Carl Johnson

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THE DAY OF TERROR
By Caitlin Clark 

It started off cloudless and blue,
the day would hold terror and nobody knew.
People went to school and work,
I hope Osama enjoyed his little quirk.
Students stand on chairs
to see why the teacher stares.
Teachers told their classes
what happened to those great masses.
Students worry,
everyone in great fury.
Everyone wonders,
"Are they safe in those Towers?"
Now I sit and stare
at the land that's now so bare.
What did we do to deserve this?
Why this?
Why us?
One thing that we all know for sure
is that United We Stand Forever More!

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SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH 

The day we will never forget
A tragic date that most of us regret.
I feel nothing more than pity and anger for those who have brought
Danger to so many lives.
Look at all that's left behind:
Husbands and wives,
Homes with children left with nothing but tears falling from their
eyes.
Just remember;
God will save us from our fears,
So go on and wipe those tears.

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THE ATTACK
By Janine Susag

Hi, my name is Janine Susag and I'm fourteen years old. Shortly after
9.11.01, I wrote this poem to express my feelings towards what had
happened. Now I pass it on to you so that other people can view it and
see that I understand.

Always and Forever,        

Janine Susag, 14

I watched the unbelievable scene in despair
Listened to the screams that filled the eerie morning air
It seemed as if it was all a horrific story
And all I could do was watch and worry

I shuddered as I watched the planes crash
Creating in each building a great huge gash
I looked at an old picture of the towers proud and tall
Then shuddered again as I watched them fall

This wasn't the end of the horrible scene
Not the last thing I will have seen
Soon there were people jumping into death's arms
And others rushed to medics to escape all harm

I sat down on the ground, eyes glued to the screen
Wondering who did this, who could be so mean?
I wished that there was someway I could help
But knew that there wasn't, I was too young to help

I never thought the US would be attacked
We were invulnerable; could not be harmed
Though the number missing is more each time counted
America has hope, for we have united

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THE TOWERS
A poem from an ex-New Yorker
By: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Remember the towers
the saddest day in America
when planes changed course
bringing death from above.
The towers
which once stood
with pride and reliance
crumbled as wounded giants.
Thousands of lives
were lost in minutes
leaving scars w/deep roots.
The resolve of teams
was necessary and immediate
and may people were spared.
We now strike
at those responsible
even though it seems impossible.
Survivors lives
may never be the same
but we know God can heal broken hearts.

lr smiles
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