I Remember

September 11th, 2005

I remember how it felt -
The disbelief, the awe -
With the smoke pouring out
Of the tall, strong towers.

I remember the fear
That crawled onto everyone's face,
How the hair began to stand
And sleep failed to come.

I remember the hatred
That filled many walls,
Even those with Your Name
Plastered and painted in gold.

I remember the sorrow
As the many died
And our boys put on uniforms
Fighting for us abroad.

I remember the looks
On faces, first stunned,
Then numbed and
Then, forgetting their purpose.

I remember it all
And I shudder at
How quickly we all fall
And forget our despair.

I wrote this 4 years after 9/11...and in my college group at church, we read a list of the soldiers from Ohio killed in Iraq since the war started. it was so sad. We discussed all the issues and how things have changed in our country since that event. I wrote this to remind myself partly, but to remind some of how the US ran to God the weeks after 9/11 and then have walked away from Him again. Thanks. God bless! Sarah ><>

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