9/11 - My Heart Is Broken, Too

On September 11 2001 - like everyone else around the world - I turned on my television set in horror, and could not believe what I was watching.
I wanted to reach out to some Christian companions in the U.S. to pass on my love. But what comfort can you possibly give in these times of tragedy?
I've now come to realise that there is only one thing you can say to anyone going through the grieving process:
"My heart is broken, too".
Posted on a Christian poets webpage (now closed down) on 16/11/2001.
Lyrics:
When I see what took place in the U.S.
When those scenes come into my view
People walking around crying
My heart is broken, too.
I don't know why it all happened
Nor probably do you
All you know is that your heart is broken
My heart is broken, too.
(Chorus)
God Himself knows the answers
And His love is faithful and true
For those that He left behind -
My heart is broken, too.
This tiny town in New Zealand
Is thousands of miles from you
But because of your pain I feel so close
And my heart is broken, too.
(Chorus)
God Himself knows the answers
And His love is faithful and true
For those that He left behind -
My heart is broken, too.
I could never replace all your sorrow
Or comprehend what you're going through
At this time all I can say is
My heart is broken , too.
At this time all I can say is
My heart is broken
My heart is broken
My heart is broken , too.
© craig godfrey
16/09/2001