THE AMERICAN PSALM
I woke up to see through the eyes of a innocent child
trying to express and release somewhat of an emotion
the smoke and the cries ring through my heart and soul
and pain was a constant tempest, while hope was a vast ocean
brother and sister, came together as one, hand and hand
while an endless sorrow and grief tried to keep us down
and we rose to comfort each other trying to understand
while confusion and adversity tried us, all love gathered 'round
and out of the ashes and twisted metal faith has become real
out of the ashes and twisted metal we have become to feel
We will not forget those who died to save so many lives
we will forever remember those who gave their lives freely
victims, families torn, fire men, police men, and volunteers
their names well forever etch through the halls of time and eternity
We could only imagine the fear of those who took on the impossible
leaders, who rose to take charge of the times who would try one's soul
we well never forget the fear and courage of those on flight 93
the price that they would choose to pay, are you ready? OK, lets roll!
and out of the ashes and smoke love is what we now feel
out of the shadows, freedom and liberty has never felt so real
Oh, you endless amber fields of grain forever grow
might eagle of freedom spread your wings and soar
Oh, beautiful flag that I love forever remain high
mighty men and women rise and stand forever more
and to Our Sweet Lord of Creation
hear my prayer, my plea for the nation
Hide not Your spirit but cover us in the shadow of Your wings
for it is in You we find comfort and strength, Lord bless this land
Be our light that pieces through the darkness, Lord, guide us
Be by our side until the end when we well forever live in Glory Land
John Glen Martinez, Texas