The Spirit of Boston
you tried to make us afraid
but we turned and raced TOWARDS the blast
you tried to humiliate and bring us low
but you are the one who will kneel
you shed our blood
and took our legs
and thought that you had crippled us
but we are the Spirit of Boston
see how we rise
see how we stand
see how we RUN!
(copyright Penny-Anne Beaudoin, April 17, 2013)