Twenty

I wrote this (sort of) Poem tonight to deal with what I was feeling about the tragedy today in Newtown, CT, particularly the children.  I think it helped me cope to put it on paper. I'm sharing.

Twenty

Eyes wide with amazement, holiday hope.

Shattered by cracks from a gun.

Wide-eye amazement flickers to fear.

Run! Hide! Cover your eyes.

There is no hope with fear so near.

Scattering, like the plumes from an angel.

Light, floating, feathers lifting your soul.

Protecting you on the journey.

Heaven awaits your little hearts.


http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/14/us/connecticut-school-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1