"This is very good news," General Tommy Franks told CNN.
This is the "awe" --
for seven families,
seven sets of friends and relatives and loved ones,
the "shock" was hearing the words that instilled indescribable fear:
But today, there is awe.
The awe-inspiring Coalition,
the awe-inspiring Iraqi guard who told the Marines
there were seven Americans waiting to be rescued.
Families in awe, daring to hope, giving praise.
The awful shock at last can fade, the awe alone remains,
tears of joy, silent wordless prayer, joyful noise.