On A Clear Day
Clear blue skies and all is right.
People hurrying to their jobs after a restful night.
Mothers walking their children along the street.
Some giving a smile to all they may greet.
Traffic edging along headed for a certain destination
others enjoying a fun day in full anticipation
a day like so many others that have been lived before
Not a thought or a hint of what was in store.
In the blink of an eye, a split second for sure
the calm familiar day was lost forever .... by an act of war
Stunned and in a daze
wondering .... was this real or only a haze
Finally the realization that lives had been lost
reaching out to others no matter what the cost
Heroes appearing on the scene from nowhere
risking their own lives because they care
The World comes to a halt as we watch the TV
Unable to fully comprehend if what we see....
is real or perhaps only a dream
who could ever think up such a scheme
Tears of sadness for all that are lost
for the families of each one that must now suffer the cost
For the angels who have arrived reaching out with a helping hand
Some losing their lives ... trying to save others ... but taking a stand
Oh God we pray for each and everyone
Will we let evil rule or will we look to the Son?
Guide us to know just what we should do
in the midst of confusion and anger let us turn always to you
For united we stand ... as Americans we are proud
We have always let freedom ring clear and loud
But let us never forget it is in God that we trust
We alone cannot fight the enemy...God is a must!
Be with us now as on bended knees
we come to you with a thousand pleas
Enlighten hearts and touch souls with your peace
So that all declaration of wars will cease.
© Brenda Race Sept. 12th 2001
ONE NATION
The skies exploded suddenly
Led by minions far away
A mask of terrorism showed intent
To destroy the U.S.A.....
Countless thousands lost their lives
Simply going about that day --
When securities of every kind
Were summarily taken away ---
We, as one nation, raised our eyes
To the Heavens up above
We prayed and mourned our losses
Never doubting in God's Love
Nor, in our power, as a land
To recover from tragedies ---
Standing strong - United in one accord
Renouncing our enemies ---
Our birthright and our birthplace
Home of the brave and the free
With each step, more determined
To ever, faithful be ---
One nation - Indivisible
Trusting in one Almighty God
Longing and remaining --
One nation ----
Forever, free..........
©2001 Dorothy Womack
