The mourning sun glares on a street
     once enshadowed
By Twin Towers standing as guardians
     over Manhattan.
As dust and tears settle on a now
     unfamiliar skyline
Their thunderous demise still
     echos the Nation.

Instead of bringing this great county
     to it's knees
We rise shaken and bruised, refusing
     to admit defeat.
We join together as one
     to show
A united front towards
     a common enemy.

Our flag continues to wave, The Star
     Spangled Banner continues to play
And prayers are lifted unto heaven
     on Angels' Wings.
Today, amidst the rubble and chaos 
     brought to this land
We, The United States of America
     proudly STILL STAND!

©Karina 09/12/01