A Poem for 9-11

We can all remember when we found out what happened that day. We can recount the thoughts that raced through our minds. It was a pivotal moment in American history. We had a choice, to rise up or let the evil ones succeed. Today, as I walked through my neighborhood with flags hung half-mast I thought of this poem:

A Poem For 9-11

by Sarah Amick

A flag half-mast

moments of silence...

long lists of names read in memoriam

flowers laid on places of rest

words spoken reverently;

This is how we remember 9-11

My head held high

Raising my kids in the land of the free

Crossing my heart and singing-

our nation's anthem,

Attending parades and standing in honor,

as our flag passes by;

This is how we honor America and those lost on 9-11

Drive to work each morning,

love others as we would desire to be loved

worship a God of our choice

Be who we want to be

Rebuild and protect

Enjoy freedom, and all its amenities

Hold your head high

This is how we prove our resiliency

to those who caused 9-11...

We Live, so we never forget

I tried not to allow the sad thoughts to creep through today, that would be giving them what they want. Instead, for those that were lost, we need to live, and not let a day pass idly by...