9/11 Anguish Poem by Gregory Huyette

God, are you there?
Do you care?
Why is this world so unfair?
As we cry,
As we die,
We beg you
Tell us why.
As we suffer,
As we grieve,
Dear God, we do believe.

As we face the smoky sky,
Please, oh Lord, please tell us why
Innocent people have to die.
Not just here, but everywhere.
The world is suffering.
Do you care?

We still have faith
And hope you're there.
Give us a sign in this despair.
Tyrants rule the poor and meek
While terror rapes the peace we seek.

We are angry, but you are wise.
Help us love and not despise
Peoples we don't recognize.
Are you there?
We know you are.
As love springs from the rubble,
You can't be far.