America cried today,
As in helpless terror they watched
Flames burn the clouds
And loved ones descend to the heavens.
Heavy hearts began mourning
Hoping time has a way of healing,
Forever knowing, senselessness is never forgotten.
Flags at half-mast,
Even the stars & stripes seemed to shed a tear.
From ocean to ocean, across the fields and plains,
This day of infamy will always remain a part of us all.
The mighty eagle will not weaken in his flight,
For we will rise from these tears we cry,
United as one nation,
Trusting God to mend that which was torn.
We stand tall with lowered heads, in honor
Of the heroes and heroines who were sacrificed,
Of the losses we all feel
On this, the day
Our beautiful country cried.
A prayer and a continuous burning candle
for those who died in the terrorists attacks
against the United States of America
on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
God Bless America
"America Cried Today"
by Tracie Anne
copyright 2001