Pamela Gayle Smith

16 MINUTES FROM HOME
(In Memory of the Seven)

In 16 minutes we’d be home again,
in 16 minutes we’d be on American soil,
in 16 minutes we’d be united with family,
in 16 minutes we’d be done with the toil.

In a moment we knew we were in trouble,
in a moment we knew we were going away,
in a moment we knew we must say good-bye,
in a moment we knew it was time to pray.

In a second we felt the love of God,
in a second we felt the wind of His wings,
in a second we felt the call to come home,
in a second we felt the joy He brings.

In an instant we were set free,
in an instant we were granted release,
in an instant we were in God’s arms,
in an instant we were at perfect peace.

©Copyright February 1, 2003 by Pamela Gayle Smith