“When it is dark enough, you can see stars.” 

Charles Beard

Nicole Montrony

Age 10

 

            When I think or read this quote it makes me think of the tragedy that happened on September 11, 2001.  I think about the mean acts and the sadness of the people.  In my mind I see people crying and running away from a lot of smoke.  I remember seeing the firefighters on television putting out the Twin Towers fires.  It made me feel good and happy to see people were saving lives and cared about others.  The firefighters worked to save others even though they didn’t know who they were.

 

            This quote brings to mind another tragedy that happened to me personally.  One day last April the fire alarm at my school went off.  I got a little scared when it went off, because my teacher usually tell us when there is going to be a drill.  Once I got outside and saw smoke I knew it was a real fire.  This was one of the darkest moments of my school year.  However, good things did come of that horrible event.  Other schools let us stay in their buildings and people and stores donated a lot of school supplies and backpacks.

 

            Seeing the firefighters on television and at my school made me realize who the stars are.  I also realized when times are dark there’s always stars to be seen, eventually.