By Carrie Foster
Submitted by beyond_different
Date: 2002 Sep 11
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Searing images
forever stamped on our minds
acid tears
still stain our hearts
a coward's worst
stole our best
just like you and me
fear and vigilance
blanket our souls
strength and courage
help us stand tall
hope and faith
steel our resolve
is it possible
to not cry
when you see
the world today?

If not,

can you remove tear stains from the heart?