Nine One One Day

On 911 in 2001

On a day calm and serene.

The world was shocked beyond belief

By a horrorendous scene.

We watched in horror as two planes

The Trade Center destroyed.

And thousands lives were snatched away.

They’d have no more tomorrow.

The Pentagon was next to go

A devastating sight.

More lives were snatched away in death

An evil showed her might.

They had no thought, when they left home

They’re lives would end that day.

But time had ended for them here

A debt we all must pay.

We ponder  where their souls have gone

To heaven or to hell.

So this we leave in God’s own hands

It’s He who is their Judge.

Some people blame this act on God

But He is not to blame.

He gave to everyone a choice

And evil played this game.

We know  not what tomorrow brings

Or what the future holds

But those who love and trust in God

Know, “He is in Control.”

America has had a blow

That brought her to her knees

And that is where we need to stay

As to our God we plead.

For grace and strength to see us through

For wisdom to survive

For comfort in our  time of grief

To be our constant guide.

America we have a choice

It’s time to take a stand.

Return to God and trust His word

And LET HIM HEAL OUR LAND!

           God Bless America
            Pearl Buck 2001