A thought for 9/11 (poem)
Posted: Monday, September 11, 2006
by David Tanguay
What was accomplished with the destruction on that fatal day?
These acts of terrorism by those who claim - to God they pray
No different are we - who choose to retaliate with hate
For to add to the killing, the only thing gained is the mortality rate
For to add to the killing, the only thing gained is the mortality rate
To fight evil with evil - the only victor - is the devil
Do not! --- make us stoop to his level
Do not! --- make us stoop to his level
Lacking the courage to speak from our hearts what we truly feel
Showing love and compassion - is the only way a nation can heel
I believe the Lord said - "love thy neighbor"- not - do as thy neighbor
To receive respect we must earn it - by the ways of our behavior
Courage is not to show the world the creature we truly are not
It is to be the true American that lives within us - which so many have forgot
(I relied on the motto of a childhood hero of mine before writing this poem)
Davy Crocketts motto , When you know your right, go ahead
Showing love and compassion - is the only way a nation can heel
I believe the Lord said - "love thy neighbor"- not - do as thy neighbor
To receive respect we must earn it - by the ways of our behavior
Courage is not to show the world the creature we truly are not
It is to be the true American that lives within us - which so many have forgot
(I relied on the motto of a childhood hero of mine before writing this poem)
Davy Crocketts motto , When you know your right, go ahead
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)laura well i think this poem is really sad i was jst thinkin of how people make poems up of the 9/11 i jst think its deid sad i cryed xxxPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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