Cold marble graces open meadows
In peace on this hot summer’s day
40 names not known
40 names not forgotten
Rest in this open meadow
In peace on this hot summer’s day
A cold shadow crossed the meadow
Unfamiliar hearts spoke as one
A quick call is the only chance a wife had
A quick voicemail all a husband keeps
Forever spoken before this meadow
In peace on this hot summer’s day
Cold silence rings in the meadow
A cool breeze whispers time
Cherish what we lost
Cherish what they saved
Walk by the trees that stand
In peace on this hot summer’s day
[Written in honor of the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA; where 40 trees have been planted to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of the 40 passengers and crew members who took unified action against great terror on September 11, 2001.]
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