We Must Never Forget!

Will we remember the way life was, the way it used to be
The way children frolicked about playing happy and carefree
Will we remember the way spring was, blooming wildly with flowers
The way we'd jump and play in puddles following its rain showers

The way the summer sun beat down on our backs, sweat glistening on our skin
The way we retreated into the shade as our faces were cooled by the blowing wind
The way the fall days grew increasingly cooler, leaves falling to the ground
The way the leaves changed their colors becoming more and more brown

The way the winter snow fell lightly to the ground leaving thick blankets of white lace
The way it looked so calm and peaceful like a picture of heaven's grace
Will we remember the way life was before freedom was attacked
For on that fatal day, 9-11, there was a grave impact

Will we remember what happened that day when so many lost their lives
The way life seemed it wouldn't go on unable to survive
Will we remember those who perished, the innocent and the brave
The victims and the ones who aided and tried to help and save

Will we remember the tragedy when our country was assailed
The way our patriotism united us as one so together we prevailed
We will remember all of this, everyone across our nation's land

We will remember what our country represents and the words "United We Stand, God Bless America.”

~ Cindy Sargent ~

Ninth Grader