That Day

I remember that day
When so many went to Heaven
Another down “in infamy”
The dark clouds of 9-11

I remember that day
And those that followed
My nation in sorrow
Vengeance we all vowed

I remember that day
Twin Towers, the Pentagon, a plane in PA
Too many new headstones
Each of these a reminder of the day

I remember that day
The months that came after
Images burned in my memory
My most terrible disaster

I remember that day
Though many have forgotten
Our soldiers deployed
WMDs,  a man called Bin Laden

I remember that day
So many years now past
Pull our troops, no! Send more in
How long must conflict last?

I remember that day
When so many went to Heaven