In an instant, in a heartbeat, our great nation was aghast,
As skyscrapers turned to rubble, when jetplanes fueled the blast.
Terror turned the friendly skies to instruments of hate
That rained death and destruction down upon the Empire State.

Twin Towers left the skyline and thousands left this earth
Without warning, in an instant, godless terrorists gave birth
To horrid, helpless feelings of a people violated,
While foreign devils gloated and danced about, elated.

Then shock increased when Hell descended on the Pentagon
And proved how unprepared we were to shelter Washington.
A fourth jetliner, on the way to ram the White House, too,
Was only circumvented by heroic riders and crew.

New Yorkers sought lost loved ones, hospitals overflowed,
Rescue teams cleared rubble and compassion clearly showed.
Americans united in grief and in resolve,
As friendly nations showed support that will not soon dissolve.

A day of prayer was held, led by our president,
And millions turned to God, for His enlightenment.
Death and destruction visible on such gigantic scale
Shriek for retaliation -- God help us to prevail.

Asking Him to bless our nation and guide our steps aright,
Our leaders urged Americans to join ranks and unite.
Flying flags and lighting candles, that unity was shown,
As the grieving process yielded and a will of steel was shown.

Worldwide law enforcement now is searching far and wide
For soldiers of bin Laden, who will find few spots to hide.
Those who befriend and keep them are doomed to share the fate
Of terrorists we've pledged to find and incapacitate.

They can't escape our righteous wrath, wherever they may hide.
The decent citizens of earth know right is on our side.
Safe havens will evaporate and assets will dissolve
For terrorists who tremble in the face of our resolve.

These butchers of the helpless will find the tables turned,
And reap the retribution their horrific acts have earned.
The time and cost to stop this scourge is one we all must pay,
So generations yet unborn will see a brighter day.

We have all been victims, those killed and those who weep;
Our losses monumental; our sorrow sharp and deep.
War is declared!  We cannot wait for other shoes to drop.
Search and destroy those murderers, and make the madness stop!