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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
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
In the blink of an eye -
All that surrounded us fell away
Ashes obscured the brightness of day
Life, as we'd known it, ENDED that day....
In the blink of an eye -
Massive destruction reared its ugly head
Mourning our losses - burying our dead -
The Grim Reaper had come forth instead ....
In the blink of an eye -
Mothers and fathers lost daughters and sons
Chaos was rampant and touched everyone
Billowing smoke and filth hid the sun ---
In the blink of an eye -
People clung tightly to whomever was near
Barriers of race, sex and creed were unclear
Blurred by the UNITY soon to appear
In the blink of an eye -
Legions of angels will come forth to stand
Helping human armies defending this Land
Expecting a miracle from God's very Hands ....
In the blink of an eye -
All shall behold the mercies of God
Vengeance is Mine, saith the Lord
Tremble and fear - those who live by the sword
For by this shall you surely come to an end
Swiftly, without remedy - On this, then depend
The whole world will watch as God's judgment extends
Keep watch - For He's coming -
In the blink of an eye........
©2001 Dorothy Womack
My sincerest wishes and sympathies are extended to the countless victims of this senseless act of violence against our country. People who were going about their own lives, suddenly were caught up in our nation's worst disaster. No one will ever be the same - Our lives are changed forever - Hearts are broken, lives are shattered, families are divided, buildings have disintegrated..... Other countries fear that they too will fall victim to this horrendous crime, tears are shed literally around the world because of the actions of a small insipid group of terrorists. But, it is my personal belief, that even in the midst of all this chaos, God is still evident. You can see Him at work through the lives of people helping the injured, the wounded, the dying - His Hands touch the hurts of a multitude through human hands. His eyes see through human eyes, and He feels the pain of each and every one of us - We are His children, and He, as our Father, grieves when His creations grieve. He knows the burdens each of us carry as a result of this 'firestorm' of magnanimous proportions - No, He did not turn aside and let evil run rampant - His mercy extended to those who cried out to Him for deliverance. Miracles happened, society united under one Flag, under one GOD, for one purpose.....
RESURRECTED
A plane tore through my building today --
It scattered the things I had on display
At first, I thought a bomb must have hit
Then, I realized, My God, THIS IS IT!!!
I'm leaving this world, even though I would stay
My life, as I knew it, has literally blown away
I seek to find shelter, to hide from all this
It's beyond my worst nightmare - it's quite hideous
To my loved ones, please listen as close as you can
I LOVE YOU!! I'M WITH YOU!! Forever, I am
As close as your breath - as near as your face
I'm covered with ashes - But also, with God's grace
I extend forth this comfort, however small
I'm hidden with Christ - He's giving the Call
Grieve, as you must - Yet, rejoice, that I live
Christ paid it all - His life, for to give
I accepted that truth in my heart long ago
Now I impart it to you, so that you will know
Remember the best part of me dwells in you
Look deep in your heart - You'll find me there too
For no one can ever remove from God's Hand
However they plunder and terrorize this land
My spirit is still shining - Look close - Can't you see?
Death struck its' blow, but without victory
My life is now lived in the memories you share
With the rest of the family - All of them there
I'm dwelling in God's House, so unaffected
The plane and the buildings fell ---
But as for me? I am RESURRECTED.......
©2001 Dorothy Womack **Written for someone special
SUDDENLY, SILENCE
This started out as any other normal day
Nothing unusual or ominous stood in my way
I boarded the plane, knowing soon I would be
Back in your presence - Dwelling safely
Shock quickly hit as we froze in mid-air
Terrorists leaped from out of nowhere
Hell has no fury as what I surmised
Horrific --- the only word to describe
As we sped through the air, World Trade Center bound
I cried out to God - countless others - The sounds
Of screaming, glass breaking, and wailing I hear
My own heart is shouting - I'm frozen in fear
Suddenly, silence - Day has turned into night
My God, and His Angels - what a powerful sight!!
No longer entangled in the largest disaster
in this nation's history ----
I'm standing upright, unhurt, unbound, and free
It is truly the FACE OF GOD whom I see........
©2001 Dorothy Womack **Written for another special someone
It is also my personal belief, having been a Christian for more than 3 decades now, that what occurred at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was not just a battle to wreck our society nor the world's economy - I believe we are standing at the threshold of literally seeing the Bible become a living reality in our daily lives - It is not just a book of rituals, of history, and hidden mysteries. No, the mystery has been revealed unto us by His Holy Spirit -For me, there is no other way except through Jesus. Death touches all of us eventually - and death is the doorway through which we all must cross in order to find ourselves eternally alive on Golden Shores. Heaven awaits all those who call upon the name of the Lord. Jesus is the DOOR, but death is the doorway - It is imperative, regardless of our opinions, experiences, interests, lifestyles of diversity that we unite in standing not only for our country and for God - but also that we call upon the name of the Lord in our own hearts. 'Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved - You and your household' is what the Bible says....
WAR ZONE
We've come this way before - say some
The end of days has not yet come
Wars have raged throughout the years
Nothing's gone - the earth's still here
But what about the prophecies
Which foresaw events still yet to be??
They're unfolding right in front of all
Each statement proven beyond fault
We've come this way before - but, wait!!
Revelation most clearly states
That this earth will one day cease to be
When Jesus comes - A new one, will be
Yes, many wars have come and gone
We've stood our ground - Brave battles, won
But when you wrestle not against flesh and blood
The outcome is plain - You turn to God!!
For everything around today
Will all be gone - be blown away
Bits and pieces of our pasts
Yet, nothing which could ever last
Eternally, save for God alone
Believe He came - Our sins, atoned
Faith knows the worst - Yet believes the best
Only trust in God will give us rest
For a time as this will not come again
Nor has such ever been known of man
Throughout history, all evils seen
Combined, could not even begin
To account for what is yet to be
Encountered in depravity
Injustice, violence rules its cruel head
Millions tortured - Billions dead
But, God is found in every heart
Which turns to Him, to find its start
With eyes, beholding God's own Son
He's come for us - This war is won!!!
We are going HOME.....
©2001 Dorothy Womack
All you have to do is ask Christ into your heart - You can do this by a simple act of will, without anyone there to instruct you. Or you can announce it by telling others, attending a place of worship. But, remember, it is the HOLY SPIRIT who came to reside upon earth after JESUS went back to Heaven - It is the HOLY SPIRIT who teaches us the great mysteries of the Bible, and reveals God's will to each of us as individuals. There is something for everyone available in the spiritual realms - Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to where you will be fed and grow in God's grace. This is our only sure anchor in these troubled waters ahead.....
TWO DAYS
The day the world stood still
I can't forget it - I never will
Towers fell and people died
Millions heard the heartfelt cries
People trapped inside a place
Crumbling, burning, without escape
Not prepared for war, that day
Each going about their normal ways
Lives imploded in every guise
Within - without - deep inside
Nothing can erase that day
When the Twin Towers 'blew' away
The Pentagon withstood the blows
Yet, not without substantial tolls
Buildings fell under weights too great
Perpetuated by men full of hate
For this great land, which stands for God
Sanctity of spirit becomes our rod
To defeat our foes - A final blow
Because Christ lives - Again, He shows
Us all that He's the Prince of Peace
And where He dwells - All conflicts cease
But we, on earth, still weld the sword
All marching in the name of our Lord
The day that everything stood still
Our values stood - They always will
Should everything crumble and fall at our feet
Nothing will deter us in our belief
That God is Sovereign - over All
He'll intervene for those who call
Upon His Name and seek His Face
Full of Mercy - Crowned with Grace
When this earth is no longer seen
Then that which is yet, shall surely be --
Christ descending to assume His Throne
Claiming all of us who are His own --
A day like none other will dawn that day
But not alike in any way --
Instead of ASHES covering our heads
MERCY and GRACE will crown us instead
And Revelation will be fulfilled totally
Christ has come ---
And He has set all the captives free......
©2001 Dorothy Womack
With Jesus, the WORST can happen - yet the BEST remains. I have found this to be true in my own life - Those who grieve over these tremendous losses can attest to God's present help in time of trouble. Everything around us may crumble and turn to dust, but WE WILL SURVIVE!!
RUN THROUGH THE RAIN
When problems assail you - just run through the rain
Knowing that the sun will shine bright again ---
Don't give up because the journey's too hard
Look up to Jesus and give your load to the Lord
For He's ever mindful of all you go through
He'll never forget, leave or forsake you ---
He promised to comfort, to counsel and care
Even when everyone else isn't there ----
So, when life turns to the dark side - Instead
Of walking in fear and living in dread ---
Remember God's wisdom - for reasons, His
And sometimes the rain is all part of this
Rain can hide teardrops that cannot be stopped
Lightning can temporarily cause guards to drop
Thunder can cover the din in our ears ---
Windy days move us along through our fears
Sunshine is wonderful - blue skies ahead
Rain often fills us with unimaginable dread
But sunshine can lead us to lean on ourselves
Rain usually sends us to One who can help ---
Yes, all of us long for unending bliss ---
To run through the rain, and escape all of this!!
But the times we'll remember came from RAIN
And were sealed with God's kiss .......
©2001 Dorothy Womack
The next poem was written by a very inspirational poet, Brenda Race. She is my sister by choice, having met during the transistioning of her mother onto Golden Shores....Brenda has a heart for hurting humanity, and listens intently for the voice of God in order to comfort them....She has created a beautiful site of her own called UNITED. This site is to honor those who perished in the attack on NYC, and also those heroes who rushed to aide the wounded, who also perished themselves....
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.
©9/12/01 Brenda Race
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Here is a list of patriotic sites, created by some of my closest Internet friends, which you may find interesting:
UNITED by Brenda Race
GOD BLESS THE USA by Marsha Penington
AMERICAN MEMORIAL by Nancy Walker
WAITING FOR THE MORNING by Brenda Parris Sibley
PATRIOTIC GREETINGS by Angie Kiser
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