Today 
Lady Liberty shed a tear 
As planes flew passed her welcoming arms 
And devastated Americans 
With sorrow and fear 

From her vantage point 
Upon freedom’s harbor she cried 
While buildings crumbled 
And thousands of people died 

Then she watched in amazement 
The sight which came next 
As masses flooded Manhattan 
Both native and guest 

“United we stand” 
The lady thought with a smile 
“And United we are 
In times of tribulation and trial”