To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and

conditions of man"

That even as we grieved, we grew

That even as we hurt, we hoped

That even as we tired, we tried

That we’ll forever be tied together, victorious

Not because we will never again know defeat

but because we will never again sow division"

how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe?

Now we assert

How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us?"

battered and beautiful

When day comes we step out of the shade,

aflame and unafraid

The new dawn blooms as we free it

For there is always light,

if only we’re brave enough to see it"