We cried together that black day

Such sorrow, fear and pain

So many lost their lives we cried

Our hearts were filled with such disdain

If only we could turn back time

To change the fate that day

Dear God I know we shouldn't ask

Why does it have to be this way?

I tried to crawl inside myself

And turn my heart to stone

To hide my pain deep in my soul

Seek peace and comfort all alone

Still ringing in my ears it came

The screams of pain and sorrow

Emblazoned always in my heart

From now until each new tomorrow

I want to scream, I want to shout

I want to make it cease

Still it hurts and scares me so

The pain, I cannot ease

Then suddenly I realized

I could not hold it in

I had to cry and let it out

For healing to begin

I opened up my heart again

I crawled out of that hole

No longer hiding deep inside

I opened up my soul

Tears flowed forth for those we lost

For loved ones left behind

Tears for that uncertainty

That's racing through my mind

I know they'll wash away my fears

They'll wash away my pain

Making room for those still here

Who'll make our nation safe again

And opening up my eyes I saw

I do not cry alone

I have the whole world by my side

Prayers and love and comfort shown

(C) 9/14/01 By Susan L. Anderson

THIS COPYRIGHTED ORIGINAL IMAGE WAS CREATED BY

D.E. WALDRON AND GUY PARNEIX

The Noble Eagle Memorial Quilt Project