My only thoughts on 9-11-01
The sun came out like it always does,
I kissed my children goodby and sent them off to school.
As I drove to work, I looked into the sky
at all the beautiful colors and smiled,
it was going to be a wonderful day,
or so I thought...
At my desk,
laughing and talking with friends, like we always do,
a co-worker came out with a look of terror on his face,
sharing the news of what was going on,
I felt my knees weaken, my stomach drop,
tears filling my eyes
as the radio talked of the tragedy going on
as we all stood in silence, not knowing how to react.
For the first time in my life it hit me,
my children, my poor innocent babies,
will they get the chance to grow up.
My arms never felt so empty as they did at that moment,
the world crashing down around us
and all my thoughts were for my sweet innocent babies,
I brought them into this world
and have worked so hard to keep them safe
and teach them right from wrong,
how to love and care for everyone
and now, how does one look into such innocent eyes
full of questions
and explain how greed and hate are the reason
for such a painful tragedy and loss.
As parents and proud Americans, we need to pull together
to ease the minds of our children,
to let them know that this is not yet the end
but perhaps a new beginning of a better America,
from this great tragedy we have learned to come together
giving strength, hope, and love to one another
and from this, our children will learn
that America is not just about freedom but about unity,
and with this strength in mind,
I was able to kiss my children goodnight
and know that tomorrow would be a better day,
and that our America is still the best and safest place to be.
" God bless us all! "
dedicated to:
Rocco, Merissa, Bianca