I did not cry

When they crashed I did not cry

I am not a terrorist

I am an American who holds strong

Does not cry when he is down

Stands up for his right to fight

Fight against those who do me harm

No I did not cry when they fell down

Yet I sat and watched with utter disgust

I thought about life and what was next

2 years down life has still not changed

People are still pissing and moaning

Over everything that has happened

It's time we let it go and live our lives

With our own lives ahead of us

Too much prejudice before and after

People killing, for racial reasons

Not considered racism when against an Arab

Racism is down against blacks

No one noticed the hate shift

Too much blinded from our view

I did not cry that they fell or burned

I felt bad for those inside

I'm sorry for the men and women

I did not cry I just held my head high

Knowing we would make it through

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Mary Bibbs's picture

this is amazing, brett. (hehe just couldnt help myself not read one of ur wonderous poems) i like how it sorta rhymes in the beginning, sorta stops in the body of ur poem, and then quickly ends the poem. this is so cool. and i share your pain bout racism,etc.

wuv u
xoxo
m