Rise Up To Never Stay Down
Rise Up To Never Stay Down
by: Cathy Kennedy
© September 11, 2012
© September 11, 2012
Buildings fell down
Lives forever torn
The world forever stunned
A nation wept
That fatal September morn
Dazed by surreality
Our emotions reeled
Shattered lives tear filled eyes
Through the chaos we soared
Doing the unexpected
It was not a chore.
Race, religion, nor politics
Made no difference
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder
Like brother and sister
We helped one another)
Across this country
Along her borders
Far across the sea
Through prayers and thoughts
Hearts and hands
Joined in unity
The Evil One did not win
Our Nation weakened?
She became a beacon
Hope, strength, endurance
To all who seek her
Courage and pride
That’s the American way
Handed from our forefathers
To stand against our enemy
Pushing to rise up to never stay down
I wrote this poem in memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to every American patriot who continues to live each day without reservation or hesitation in keeping the spirit of our ancestors breathing – protecting the Constitution, the freedom of her people, capitalization (the American Dream), …in short our life – the American way!
Our freedom is precious. This morning to celebrate my personal liberty, I’m going to do this over a cup of coffee while I visit my friends this Tuesday in Blogosphere. Also, please sSay a prayer for those still healing even after all this time and let those you love know how you feel. Life is simply too short.
Have a good day & God bless America!
9 Comments
The Paper Princess
Thanks for joining us for Friendship Friday this week Cathy!
Your poem is SO very powerful!
I’d be honored for you to share your creative writing with us at Inspire Me Monday!
Have a wonderful week and continue to
Create With Joy
http://www.create-with-joy.com/
Ice Girl
Indeed. Our heroes are amazing.
Jeannie Clemens
Very nice tribute. GFC blog hopping and followig. 🙂
Homeschool on the Croft
I have just been watching a video of some of the events of that awful day in your nation … I can never do so without weeping… indeed, I hope I never reach the place where they don’t make me weep. Our hearts, here in Scotland, are with you today x
Impulsive Addict
Wow. That is beautiful, Cathy. I just got chill bumps. No other words necessary.
Thanks for linking up!
Brenda Youngerman
what a great poem!
allstarme
Very nice!
RoryBore
beautiful poem. most honoured to have this lovely memorial connected to Coffee Chat!!
Canada still remembers with you! God Bless all our troops and bring them home safe.
Lucy
What a beautiful poem.