New York at Christmas

There is a somber yet festive tone in the air, Down at Ground zero; Voices of despair And the memories of loved ones and the heros Are silenced and soothed as the snowflakes fall; In the distance voices like angels rise in silent hyms and prayers, To remember the fallen with love and Carols People united together, With one voice..one heart, united.. Offering love and peace To the dearly departed. There is a different drum beat in the City. The Big Apple dresses in red and green.. Picking up the pieces of 911 with as much dignity... Everywhere you turn love, unity and charity can be seen.. As never before.. Christmas in New York City Reigns down once more.. Shining the light of love and brotherhood Through Manhattan, Brooklyn and every single neighborhood.. The enemy, like some wretched grinch thought that it could Steal Christmas from us this year.. But they have failed... Everywhere you turn there is still laughter, love and cheer... Christmas is here again...Love prevailed To restore the peace and unity we once knew.. Christmas reigns in the City that never sleeps and it spreads a healing balsam that will renew The Spirit of generosity, love and fortitude! Mary Gonzalez (c)2001 Written December 17th, 2001 © on Dec 17 2001 04:03 AM PST, Mary Aris   0 • 12