254. Nine Eleven

I didn't know what the Towers were. 

I didn't know where they stood.

I didn't know who Al Quaida were.

Or that I even should.

I didn't know some hated us.

I didn't know malice rose.

I didn't know there could be such dust

At the day's hard close.

I didn't know the solemn fear.

I didn't know the pain.

I didn't know the sounds I'd hear

That fell with fiery rain.

I didn't know the actions.

I didn't know the love.

I didn't know the reactions

Of those who flew above.

I didn't know the world would change.

I didn't know the fight.

I didn't know the feelings strange

That came with morning's light.

I didn't know the sacrifice.

I didn't know the care.

I didn't know that hate and vice

Could vanish from the air.

I didn't know comraderie.

I didn't understand.

But what I see, through misery,

United now we stand.