9-11Memorial Poetry

The Dawn of a New Day

Day 1

What will the dawn of a new day bring,

No one knows

Explosions and screams, throughout the air they sing

As national towers of power blow

A country stands in horror and disbelief

Their dignity being raped before their eyes

As people jump to their death hoping for relief

Listen to the cries

Throughout the day buildings crumble

As a nation's fear turns to rage

Questions arise as to how we could be so humbled

What is the animal that can not be caged

Innocence is lost

Where is my mommy, my daddy

Freedom's cost?

We reflect sadly

The actions of hatred are deafening

And yet heroism and sacrifice are still heard

Faith is undaunting

America shall endure

Now lay me down to rest

For tomorrow I will arise face the test

Day 2

What will the dawn of a new day bring,

One never knows

A telephone rings

As the country's spirit is aglow

A nation is called together

United we stand

To love thy brother

Now lend me your hand

Thousands pick up the pieces

Ruble, debris, and carnage

Millions to help if it pleases

Harvesting the power of knowledge

Songs of pride are sung

Vows of justice are made

Bells of hope are rung

World governments promise aide

Rescue efforts are bold

From dusk till dawn

Stories of miracles are told

Survival is a must

Now lay me down to rest

For tomorrow I will arise and face the rest

Day 3

What will the dawn of a new day bring,

One never knows

But we promise one thing

Through our veins vengeance does flow

We saw the face of evil in the blast

And yet you claim a holy war

Look at the past

Is the world to be torn?

The sanctity of life is invaluable

To disregard is your will

Your destruction is inevitable

For love you will killed

Hide where you may

But rest assured the beast will be found

For forgiveness, kneel and pray

Our might will not be bound

No sleeping giant, no world power

Merely a melted pot transformed into an iron cauldron

Banged and dented but never broken

Before you we will not cower

Now lay me down to rest

Tomorrow I will arise and the Lord's will shall crest

9-14-02

The life I lived

The life I've chosen

How my family thrived

What a world god has woven

My daddy's a here for all he's done

He served you

Now his work is done

I love you

Because I can

For who I am

Sacrifice beyond all

No tower two tall

I don't live for grandeur

I don't work for accolades

My job is to protect my fellow man

Because I can

I did all I could

For peace and pride I would

My family is my county

My redemption is my country

Because I can

I'm who I am

Sacrifice beyond all

No tower too tall

My child's smile I see

To save my brother

I'll never know what you'll be

God bless your mother

Through you my spirit lives on

One day you'll rise and know

Don't let the hatred grow

Our salvation lies beyond

Because I can

For who I am

Sacrifice beyond all

No tower two tall

Through song and praise you'll never be forgotten

Lord, please let him see

How big my heart has gotten

You are who I want to be

My daddy's a hero for all he's done

He served you

Now his work is done

I love you

Because I can

I'm who I am

Sacrifice beyond all

No tower too tall

9-28-01