We Will Not Forget

                        We will not forget the scores of smiles we lost,

                        On that autumn day.

                        When horror gripped our souls.

                        As a nation's natural peace …

                        Roared to anger and grief.

                        We will not forget the cacophony of heroes

                        That scrambled to the aid of tattered lives,

                        To pick up the tiny shards of humanity

                        From a mountain of rubble

                        Left by indescribable insanity.

                        We will not forget the twin shadows

                        That shrouded Lady Liberty.

                        A mere glance from the smoky horizon.

                        Seemingly to look over her shoulder

                        Aiding her to beckon others to freedom.

                        We will not forget those left behind

                        The sounds of mourning and bell tolls of grief

                        As life as one knew it was shattered

                        To the frightening unknown

                        Of overwhelming loneliness and daunting confusion.

                        We will not forget the beacon of freedom to the world

                        Lady Liberty, standing on the precipice of the Sound

                        The collected salty tears of a nation lapping at her feet.

                        Clutched in her hand raised high,

                        A lit torch to lead the way.

JoJo

December 7, 2001

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