September 11, 2001

Singularly labeled as a nightmare scenario for all

the whole nation was under attack, in a standstill

chaos in Manhattan erupted where the twin towers were

oh, that was like the end of the world for everyone.

Watching on television the landmark towers collapsed

choking clouds of smoke, debris and dust billowed

pandemonium in Lower Manhattan for hours

most were panicking, screaming, and crying.

Subway and bus services were halted that day

three major airports were closed, tunnels were sealed

no vehicles moving, everybody seemed frozen

New York City was indeed in a chaotic scene.

We're all numb by the carnage of death tolls

we're all frightened by the threat of terrorism

'twas like the fall of Babylon, the massive destruction

with skyscrapers and plane crashing into them.

The nation's capital was in great danger, chaos

the one hundred ten-story World Trade Center

home to about 50,000 workers was hit by the airliner

with Pentagon in Washington by another hijacked plane.

The heart of America's military and commercial identity

a great disaster shattered the nerves of the whole country

its unfolding event engulfed everyone with sorrow and fear

oh, such a mark in history that no one could miss it.

The shockwaves it brought carried us to be generous

it was like a connecting link, our bridge to reach out

with a flame of love and solidarity with the afflicted

touched our hearts and we invoked God's love.

'Twas extremely powerful and moving to everyone

church and society worked hand in hand this time

with close affinity and solidarity with those who died

a measure of love that changed the nation's spectrum.