The Day Our Lives Changed...September 11, 2001 Bombing of the World Trade CenterThe day began as many days, With skies so clear and blue… People carried out their tasks Without a thought of you. But suddenly, the earth stood still, As terror filled the skies… Life, as we had come to know was changed before our eyes. Oh God, you heard the many cries That rang across our land… Even those who seldom pray Came forth with praying hands. Others who have followed you Were lost for ample words… And no one was prepared for it; This horror we observed. And as the days and weeks go by We search to find our way… To help our children understand What happened on that day. Their future lies uncertain now, As reality sets in… Their innocence and carefree ways Now drifting far from them. The young adults, who, yesterday, Had lofty plans ahead… now suddenly may find themselves involved in war instead. Lord, help us rise above our grief And lead us close to You… As parents, we all need to know What You would have us do. Help prepare our "children" now, As soldiers, brave and tall... Rise them up, beneath Your wings, That none may slip and fall. Written by Jill Lemming Back to Christian Poetry
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