Guest Guest Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 This came through my email, and thought it was worth sharing. THE LADY I wonder what she thought As she stood there, strong and tall. She couldn't turn away, She was forced to watch it all. Did she long to offer comfort As her country bled? With her arm forever frozen High above her head. She could not shield her eyes She could not hide her face She just stared across the water Keeping Freedom's place. The smell of smoke and terror Somehow reduced her size So small within the harbor But still we recognized... How dignified and beautiful On a day so many died I wonder what she thought, I know she must have cried. <http://www.saintsandheroes.com/remember/unitedwestand911.gif> As the soot and dirt and ash rained down, We became one color. As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building, We became one class. As we lit candles of waiting and hope, We became one generation. As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength, We became one faith. As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement, We spoke one language. As we gave our blood in lines a mile long, We became one body. As we mourned together the great loss, We became one family. As we cried tears of grief and loss, We became one soul. Now as we recall with pride, the sacrifice of heroes, We become one people. We are One. We are United. We are America. Cheryl Sawyer, EdD As the anniversary of the September 11 tragedies that took our loved ones lives approaches, we ask for your help to make this day a time to reflect on peace and healing. On that day, please wear red, white, and blue to work or school to show your support for those who lost their lives on 9~11~01 and to honor the heroes who worked to save them and the families left behind. At noon your time on September 11, 2002, no matter where you are or what you are doing, stop, put your hand on your heart, and say the Pledge of Allegiance~ out loud or to yourself and say a prayer for our nation. If all of us do this together in every time zone around the world, we will have a powerful prayer chain surrounding us. Quote Link to comment
ozzzyyy Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Thank you, Mare!! Wow!! Never quite thought of it from Lady Liberty's perspective... Powerfully profound!! ------------------ Quote Link to comment
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