REMEMBER

The men in blue just couldn't give up the fight
As the towering inferno raged, and fell in plain sight
I doubt any of them questioned what to do
They did all that they were trained for, beyond anything they ever knew

How many perished? How many gave their lives?
The battle was at home, As planes exploded in the skies

How many fought back flames, and tried to reach
Souls perishing in front of their eyes, screams rising from the streets
I doubt they ever questioned what to do
They gave their lives, to rescue the surviving few

How many of them didn’t go home that night?

How many little boys never tucked in “goodnight”?

And years have passed, but I remember still

How it felt so surreal, held captive by the fear

Remembering those who wouldn’t get to say goodbye

As they had to watch the ending of their own lives

They will never be forgotten – especially the ones

Who fought to take back the plane, just when terrorists thought they’d won

Remember, remember the boldness, the way they fought

And let the torch of life burn eternal in our hearts

Remember the way the human spirit rises high

Above the ashes – towards victorious light.

9/11/13

clc