Tall and Free

Towers standing tall and free,

within, movers, shakers of affluence.

Symbols of a vibrant economy,

to the world with freedom's influence.

From the evil of a misguided culture,

spreading hate of zealot destruction.

Killing in a land thought secure,

purpose lost in their aggression.

Towers now gone, a pile of rubble,

six thousand killed by assassins' hate.

In all of America freedom excels,

to it's demise, no one can orchestrate.

We will rebuild, paid from our affluence,

decisions to make affecting the world.

Symbols again with stronger defense,

freedom reigns in our pride renewed.

America has always stood tall, free and proud,

adversity reveals our weakness to solve.

For freedom's security we'll shout aloud,

resistance only strengthens... our resolve.

- Roger W Hancock