The Aftermath - September 11, 2001 Rose Marie Raccioppi Confidence and courage, words to fill the empty place of pain When oppression and destruction upon the spirit maim This day is seen the shadows of despair Where is love and God's grace and care We question and only within shall we hear The truth, the confidence, the courage to banish fear These moments remembered our heritage defined A history of aspiration no man to confine The aftermath our souls to bear this day We grasp the spirit, the faith and let not our courage stray.