Terror strikes duty calls to save the lives before the tower falls
The clock is ticking with no time to think but only to react quickly without a wink
People panic people scream they fear their worst beyond any dream
They run with fear and cry with shock they all go running in one giant flock
Over the bridges through the streets they ran in all directions by the quickness of their feet
Their voices cried out for help was heard look here they come all in a herd
The sirens rang loud like one chilling scream everyone knew what this would mean
They heard people's cries many loud and clear they have come to rescue us without any fear
They are the heroes we know they all ran inside into a burning building with no place to hide
It was the day of darkness a day full of fear for no one knew what was near
The towers were to come crashing in a blink of an eye with thousands upon thousands trapped inside
A nightmare, reality shocking but true for this was something no one knew
Screams were heard tears were shed who knows where this will head
The unthinkable has happened the twins fell and those who did this will go to hell
Here we stand we must unite we all must come together and work through the night
Those who are alive are who we must find we must begin our search with no waste of time
Days will become nights as a night will become a day those who decided to do this will soon begin to pay
Our brothers and sisters have died and you are what's to blame
This is where hatred has brought us and ignorance should be ashamed
Many mourn many cry for they did not know their loved one would die
Now we remember those who have fallen and most of all those who ran in to the trouble
They are the heroes we know the heroes that lie beneath the rubble
A tragedy, it takes to open our eyes it took a whole nation by surprise
For NOW we must stand and unite for we should all by willing to go and fight
They took our loved ones and with no shame but now its our turn to play their GAME.
By Jessica, Age 16, Copyright ©
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