We Have Not Changed Enough

On that September day
Only ten years ago
Harshest of reality
Dealt us an awful blow.

For a moment families drew nearer
And realized as never before
That loved ones were even dearer
And they loved them even more.

Citizens huddled together
On that awful day
And little children stopped to look
And could not bear to play.

Country clung to country
And united against one foe
Each one wanted to offer help
To keep freedom's torch aglow.

But through the months that followed
Evil men in our country carried out
Horrendous acts against our children
The worst things we could read about.

People continue to rob and steal
And hurt each other as before
Where is that unity of love
From the day we went to war?

Does patriotism only show it's face
When we are covered with ashes and dust
Can't we understand that every day
Being compassionate is a must?

Traitors still sell secrets
Over the internet
And perverts still email little kids
That they have never met.

Did we really change at all
On that fateful day?
Are our hearts any different?
What would the Father say?

Parents teach your children
The difference between right and wrong
Teach them about the love and trust
That in a family belongs.

Children look to your parents
As the ones who love you best
Love them and honor them
And by God you will be blessed.

Look around dear friends
And see if you agree
Do you see the changes
That we would love to see?

For if we have changed at all
We have not changed enough
For change is not really change
If displayed only when the going gets tough!

Oh Lord, we ask you to bless our land
And make us from now on to be
A land worthy to be blessed by You
As the land of the brave and free!

Thena Smith

That one made me misty. It says it all.

I had posted an ealier response which upon reviewing I realized could be misconstrued,
so I deleted it. But I agree whole-heartily with the theme of this piece.
peace.