reflects the state of our minds
what lies behind the cause
of this violence thats here in humankind
what caused 9/11
did we ever decide
how to stop that ferocious hatred
that goes beyond what TSA can ever find
the world is torn by factions
and those who would pull us apart
there is no satisfaction
in the terror sown in our homeland
and in other countries who lit that spark
I say a prayer everyday
I look to the God
to help us to find a better way
and leaders who can face
the challenges of this time and place
guns upon guns
death upon death
the war of this insanity
has not been put to rest
what allowed what happened
18 years ago today
can that sorrow teach us
to find the real answers our society faces
there has to be a better plan
to heal our broken land
and allow seeds of peace to be planted
to help grow and overcome
the challenges faced by our fellow humans
let us pray
for all those who paid the price
of the burdens of this hate
the silent victims and heroes
whose lives were taken away
and in their memory
let’s try to heal that fate
and let the power of love be alive today