America's Soul Cowards rejoiced in our anguish, Savoring each heart wrenching scream. Yet they failed in every effort to destroy The American Dream. They couldn't begin to comprehend what Americans inherently know How just as the mythological Phoenix... from the ashes gloriously arose … Now shall we all band together uniting all races, each creed And together rise up even stronger from this despicable deed. Mere structures are unimportant, easy enough to rebuild, But well over six thousand ... innocent lives have been stilled. Like siblings, Americans often, can be found to disagree. Yet woe to the unwary intruder who brings harm to our family! The enemy failed to accomplish its underlying goal, They could not .. for all of their vileness, destroy America’s soul. ©Sharon Langan 9/11/01 |