A Candle Burns

In memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11

A Candle Burns

As the cries fade to silence
and hope dwindles
a single prayer goes out
searching for answers
asking for truth
seeking understanding
and comfort
As the cries fade to silence
a candle burns
in memory
in sorrow
yet, too, in awe
for the human spirit
for the strength
the compassion
the heroism
the love
And somewhere in time
as candles upon candles flicker
and hearts mourn
comes Peace
in knowing that the human spirit
indeed, faith itself,
can not be killed
they will not die.

©Sherry-Lynn Krull
Sept. 23, 2001