As I looked out of my window there seemed no need for alarm,
The cows were grazing peacefully in the pasture on our farm,
But then I realize it was all not just a dream
As I turn on the TV and see again that tragic scene
Of men digging in the rubble where those great towers once loomed high
Tears keep on flowing while Americans ask, Why?
As Congress sang "God Bless America" in unison, without scorn
A new day of faith and love of this country has been born
As I think of how the nation came together on that day
Church doors were flung open, and people bowed to pray
They reached out a helping hand to not only friends but strangers
In many selfless acts and deeds regardless of the danger
Loved ones were more important than trophy homes or gold
Money has no meaning if the devil owns your soul
As our country joined in mourning, we reassessed our lives
From this day forward we vow to change the way that we prioritize
God and family must come first, our time here may be short
The things that are most dear to us are those that can�t be bought
We mourn those lost at the Pentagon, Pennsylvania and New York too
We pray this loss won�t be in vain as we again renew
Our resolve to honor their memories as they look down from above
And vow to tell the world our God is not a God of hate but love
Our country rediscovered God on that frightful day
He has always been here but we had strayed away
As we watch Old Glory unfurling in the breeze
We thank God for all his blessings as we get down on our knees
God gave us the greatest gift, sent to a world of strife
That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
-Sue Ikerd

Lady Liberty

United We Stand!