We were Boston -
on a damp day in May we made our
way from Fenway Park through the crowded
excitement of Yawkey Way,
we traveled through the energy of the strong,
hearts saddened by recent tragedy yet united
as one through the hearts of a city proud
We marched through Kenmore square
with fans cheering out loud, living life
but recognizing our heroes sacrifice that turned
a marathon of tears into a finish line
where togetherness echoed strong -
this, the city I will always belong, has grown
resilient just as the pavement on Boylston Street,
stained with memories, has become the concrete
of many hearts.
We were Boston -
on just another day in May, but a special
day in our lives as we studied the candles, admired the sneakers
that hung in an honor of support and looked into the eyes
of the victims and heroes whose lives
will always be present within the strength of all our mind
We will always be Boston
no matter how damp the skies or how saddened
we are in our own eyes, we will always appreciate
and celebrate the freedom of the strong
We are Boston,
we are one.
© 2013
Tarringo T. Vaughan
