23It was only yesterday
It seems like so long ago
When America was peaceful still
Before cowardly minds sunk so low.
All across America
From sea to shining sea
Everyone was affected
From the president to me.
They began by gaining control of planes
Hijacking those that fly so high
The terrorists turned the planes around
And towards Washington began to fly.
As the planes were hijacked
Each cell phone made the same call
To tell loved ones one last goodbye
As the planes began to fall.
Into the World Trade Center
At 7:45 a plane crashed
About twenty minutes later
Another followed fast.
A plane crashed into Pittsburgh
The only one to miss its mark
Those that died left family
With hearts so very dark.
The plane crashed into the Pentagon
We heard about it at last
The politicians all agree
Nothing like this ever happened in the past.
Lives are taken, lost, and gone
Bodies buried beneath the rubble
The same question lays on every mind
How can anyone cause this much trouble?
How could anyone do this
Commit this terrible deed
Everyone is hoping
The FBI has a lead.
As the search parties begin to look
Across the country we continue to pray
Pray for the lives of our loved ones
Missing on this fateful day.
As the search continues
Many dead bodies are found
Until they find one woman alive
Buried on the ground. As we speak the volunteers
Look for more people alive
Unfortunately we already know
The death count will be miles too high.
America wasn't prepared for this
It all happened so fast
The country is in mourning
Flags are flown at half-mast.
America is wounded
Everybody in distress
Sadness, Fear, Worry, Grief
Feelings none can express.
Buildings will rebuild
America's wound will heal
But we will always remember
The day hearts broke when terrorists left home to kill.
This is written in memory and honor of those whose lives or the life of a friend was lost in the tragedy of September 11, 2001.