There is a somber yet festive tone in the air,
Down at Ground Zero;
Voices of despair
And the memories of loves ones and the heroes
Are silenced and soothed as the snowflakes fall;
In the Distance voices like angels rise in silent hymns 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, unite 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 unite 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
I wish everyone a happy and healthy Holiday and like to extend my love to the families who have lost someone dear in the tragedy of September 11. Knowing that they are not forgotten helps to heal the pain.