For you, Connecticut

This is written for the horror that has unfolded for the men and women in the shootings in Connecticut.  I am so very sorry for what these people are suffering through.

Evil Unspeakable

Evil Unspeakable was unleashed yesterday
as a gunman entered a grade school
no explanation or word did he say
as he began to usher in death, a gun his tool

the teachers so brave thought on feet fast
urging children into closets and corners to hide
praying somehow the nightmare wouldn't last
listening to shots ring out as innocence died
teacher young yet oh-so brave
the gunman enter her room from the hall
she answered his question hoping children to save
he took her life yet she saved the kids one and all
families streaming to school all fingers crossed
not knowing who will be thrown to grief's deep end
some finding their young children forever lost
others finding life, a miracle He did send
twenty six have had to face a parent's worst fear
as the terrible tale they did learn
pain before unknown into their hearts did sear
for their lost they forever yearn
Connecticut, alone in your loss you are not
we in America want you to hear us say
safety and healing for you will be sought
we are sending up prayer for you night and day.

with tears,
Shea