k9/11 hearts

there so many heroes on that day. so many lives lost, hearts broken.

we applaud those who rose above the smoke and ash, who gave of themselves, this perhap their last gift.

we mourn the lost and the fallen

we pray for better

can we all just learn to love, accept diferences and grow from that acceptance?

or is this question just rhetorical

k 9/11 hearts

They stand by their person

Tall and proud

Waiting for each command

By hand signal or aloud

Their paws are so tired

They are cut until raw

But they keep on going

Keep looking for more

Into the rubble into the fray

Not fearing trouble

Will someone be saved today.

Eyes tearing from smoke

They plow straight ahead

As they cough and they choke

Perhaps wishing for bed

Tirelessly devoted doing their best

At the end of the long day

Head on their person’s chest

Knowing tomorrow

Will be more of this sorrow