(Sorry if I have entered into the wrong forum, I'm here looking for a place where folk music is the topic, or at least the lens through which the topic is viewed.)

In response to the outrage of 9/11, I have have made the modest contribution of a new verse and chorus to be added to Stan Rogers' magnificent song, The Mary Ellen Carter.

I haven't performed anywhere in many years, but if anyone out there is currently performing this song, you are welcome to these lyrics with my compliments.

The Mary Ellen Carter By: Stan Rogers

Added verse & chorus By Jim Pettyjohn

A coward in Afghanistan, Out hiding in the sand Sent rats to knock our towers down, he swore they mustn't stand. He thinks he'll break our courage, thinks he'll snuff our spirit out He doesn't understand what we're about.

For we're rolling up our sleeves and digging down into the mud We'll clean up all the rubble, all the ashes and the blood. We'll build them high, to scrape the sky and stir the hearts of men We'll make the World Trade Center towers RISE AGAIN.

Chorus

RISE AGAIN, RISE AGAIN Though our hearts may be broken, our spirit will not bend. No matter what the cost, be it in time or gold or men We'll make the World Trade Center towers RISE AGAIN.

Thanky