WILL
AMERICA?
Will America close
its doors?
Choose to turn
our backs
And reject those
who seek the freedoms we have?
Will America be
sacrificial?
Sacrificial of
time, talents and money
From the enormous
bounty with which we are blessed?
Will Americans be
a godly people?
A people dedicated
to private meditation, prayer
And the fellowship
of worship?
Will America be
united?
Lay aside our hates
and prejudices
And join hands
and hearts in the strength of unity?
Will America tolerate
acts of terror?
Acts designed to
undermine and
Destroy this body
of united travelers?
Will America remember?
Those innocent
souls caught up in the
Maelstrom of violence
and rescue?
Will America lose
our freedoms?
Freedoms built
on the wisdom, courage and blood
Of our ancestors
and fellowmen?
Will America display
wisdom, courage and blood?
A quiet confidence
built on our willingness
To risk all for
our children and fellowmen?
Copyright 9/16/01
J. Harold Thurmond