Moment of Silence

A moment of silence,
For all we've lost.
The laughing of children,
The singing of birds,
The peacefulness of a morning,
The bustle of a city
Going about its day.
A moment of silence,
For all we've gained.
The bravery of heroes,
The spirit of hope,
The peacefulness of a morning,
The bustle of a city
Going about its day.
A moment of silence,
To honor yesterday,
And to prepare for tomorrow.

~ Suzanne Mazer Stewart 2001~

 Šused with permission