A nice poem..

MajinBuu

New Member
Original Poster
I found this on the MLB.com forums and wanted to pass it along:

“Let’s Roll”

No one knew the words to say and I don’t think we ever will
When fifteen minutes short of nine, the entire world fell still.

A hush grew over the borough of Manhattan as they joined hands, together in prayer,
And the rest of the country railed around them, saying “We’re here New York, we care.”

We sat around watching with horror in our hearts while trying desperately to speak,
But all that we could do was remind ourselves that American people are not weak.

The policemen ran around trying to restore order, while the firemen begun the task of cleaning up “ground zero.”
And the people stayed calm while working together, each and every one of them a hero.

Our President led the nation and he was willing to make a bet
That while time will pass as it often does, we will not soon forget.

How on one clear peaceful morning when everything was fine, that a tragedy could come so strong,
Because if bin laden thinks he can destroy our faith by ruining our buildings, well then he couldn’t be more wrong.

This would have been the perfect time for us to be scared and just drop everything and hide,
But the American people did the opposite and they waved their flags with pride.

United we stand and divided we fall, our country was still standing, together as one,
And we were out to show the world that there wasn’t anything that could make these colors run.

Ordinary people became heroes that day and made their American pride well-known,
As many people stepped up to the challenge and out the lives of others before their own.

As we reflect on the one year anniversary, we remember our fallen brothers and our people as a whole,
and we will never forget the words of Todd Beamer, “C’mon America. Let’s Roll.”

I dont know about you, but I thought this was very good.
 

WDW-Imagineer

Well-Known Member
A Little Girl's Poem

Her hair was up in a ponytail
Her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
And she couldn't wait to go.

But her mommy tried to tell her,
That she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
If she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid;
She knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today.

But still her mother worried,
For her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
She tried to keep her daughter home.

But the little girl went to school,
Eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
A dad who never calls.

There were daddies along the wall in back,
For everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
Anxious in their seats.

One by one the teacher called,
A student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
As seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name,
Every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
For a man who wasn't there.

"Where's her daddy at?"
She heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
Another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back,
She heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
Too busy to waste his day."

The words did not offend her,
As she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
Who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back,
Slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
Came words incredibly unique.

"My Daddy couldn't be here,
Because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
Since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
And how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
And taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes,
And ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him,
I'm not standing here alone.

"Cause my daddy's always with me,
Even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
He'll forever be in my heart"

With that, her little hand reached up,
And lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
Beneath her favorite dress.

And from somewhere in the crowd of dads,
Her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
Who was wise beyond her years.

For she stood up for the love
Of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
Doing what was right.

And when she dropped her hand back down,
Staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
But its message clear and loud.

"I love my daddy very much,
He's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
But heaven's just too far.

You see he was a fireman
And died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
And taught Americans to fear.

But sometimes when I close my eyes,
It's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes,
And saw him there that day.

And to her mother's amazement,
She witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
All starting to close their eyes.

Who knows what they saw before them,
Who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
They saw him at her side.

"I know you're with me Daddy,"
To the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
Of those once filled with doubt.

Not one in that room could explain it,
For each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
Was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
By the love of her shining bright star.
And given the gift of believing,
That heaven is never too far.
 

AriBelle23

New Member
I am sure the poem was written for the 1 year annniversary...i suppose youo could chnage it to 2...but I am willing to bet it was wirtten last year. Either way, great poem!
 

aim

New Member
MajinBuu---that was very nice! Thanks for sharing!

WDW-Imagineer....thank you so much for posting that poem! It made me cry. Very, very touching!
 

Register on WDWMAGIC. This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.

Back
Top Bottom