I wrote this poem on 9/11 in 2002 (exaclty one year after the tragic day).. I wanted to share it with everyone... I belive it can be appreciated by anyone with heart and compassion for what happened 5 years ago today...
[B][I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]“Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. [/FONT][/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Angels watch me through the night. Guide me with thy morning light.[/FONT][/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul my Soul to take.”[/FONT][/SIZE][/I][/B] [B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]…………………………………………………………………………………………[/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]"Only One" written 9/11/2002[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]As I said my prayers with my son last night, I realized there's so much I don't say, with difficulty of expression, I'll do my best today.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I ask family and friends, do you remember how you felt last year? It was one year ago today when a true enemy appeared.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]- As I stood and watched in horror, as it all became so real, tears streamed down my face and in silence, I believe nobody knew how to feel.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]For there on the screen were the Twin Towers, engulfed in smoke and flames. Meanwhile watching somewhere was our enemy, smiling at the result of his games.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-I believe our enemy to be truly evil, scared and full of hate. I hope our enemy is scared of the Devil, for Hell is now their fate.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]As businesses closed and schools shut down, and I was on my way, to pick up my 2 year old son, wandering thoughts, what was I to say?[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-Upon arriving, my daily greeting, Tyler running down the hall yelling "Mommy, Hi" fortunate to have the love of my son in my arms all I could do was cry.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Pulling back, studying my face, Tyelr asked "Mommy are you okay?" I reassured him I was fine & explained a terrible thing had happened that day.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-How would those mothers explain to their babies, why they can't see their Daddy again? And I imagined the feeling of hopelessness of those final calls, before a tragic end![/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-I held Tyler close and hugged him tight with this feeling of allowing no harm. And I prayed to God that he go to the families and embrace them in his arms.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]So they too could not feel alone, as the countless hours dragged on. Only to receive the horrible call that their loved one now was gone.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-On this day I pray for the families with their hearts full of sorrow and pain. Who will never again feel the touch of their loved ones, unkowingly passengers on those planes![/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Planes that would strike the Heart of a city, the Heart of a nation so strong. To our enemy we've established we will unite, knowing their attack was nothing but wrong.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-I think of the enemy as the Rabbit, who's lack of patience, pride & perseverance lost the race. I think of America as the Turtle, the one that wins, but graciously skips rubbing it in their face.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]For after that day, and forever on, for all of America's loss, Our flags will fly high with Love in our hearts and our pride shows the U.S. is boss.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-Though there's nothing today I can do, to change what has been done, I wanted to take this time to express my thoughts to you on "Only One.." [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]There's Only One of you and Only One of me. This is what makes our relationsihps special and why you're important to me.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-There were so many lives taken away, unexpectedly this Only One day, which resulted for so many people wishing they had Only One opportunity to say...[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "I Love You" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "Goodbye"[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "You make me happy, and comfort me when I cry"[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "You Hurt Me" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One Question "Why?"[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "I'm sorry, I should have told the truth and not lied."[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "Good Morning Daddy" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "Let's Hold Hands" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "You played very well, as I watched you from the stands."[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "It's your Turn" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "I tried"[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "I love your eyes, when they look into mine."[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "Thank you" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One "Surprise!"[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Only One more HUG, to make you feel so good inside![/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]- This is my Only One way to tell you that you are loved by me today. Remember your Loved Ones may say it Only One more time, so don't ever turn away.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]For you may miss the importance, of the words they have the courage to say.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-So if you feel it, say "I Love You" or say the words I Care" I want to tell my Family "Thank you for being there!" [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Thank you for being Only One you and for being true as a friend, and as on Earth we have Only One life, I will love you Only One time; Until the End![/SIZE][/FONT]