I wrote this poem the day the little children of Sandy Hook Elementary School were gunned-down while learning their lessons in class.
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Rivers of tears run through fields, and cities, and streets
Wailing is heard in this nation — (proud and strong) bereft
Its mothers and fathers weep for their children
sisters and brothers lie curled in grief
Their wailing and travailing are heard all the way to heaven
(Where angels are weeping too)
Grandparents pound their chests, “Take me instead! TAKE ME INSTEAD!”
But the little children, snatched in the blink of an eye,
are already safe at home.
The Word of God says that heaven belongs to such as these. After watching this can you just imagine the joy of the children in heaven?
Jan 14, 2013 @ 20:37:10
I know they are dancing with delight in the courts of our great God.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 11:40:23
Amen Patti.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 08:11:03
Elizabeth, there is such strong emotion running throughout this poem, from grief to glory – beautiful!
Jan 15, 2013 @ 11:42:08
Thanks Deanna.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 13:12:41
I remember when I first heard about this tragedy my heart shrunk from shock, sadness, and confusion and I was left speechless except for why, why, why? They were children! Children! Your poem has put to words what I could not. Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth. Very lovely poem.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 13:14:12
*shrank
Jan 15, 2013 @ 18:05:48
Thanks Sammy.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 19:33:14
Watched the sad news on BBC. It’s just too painful to imagine what the families of these kids must be passing through.
Your poem is strong and with a lot of hope and belief–every Christian’s belief to be in heaven.
Jan 17, 2013 @ 12:26:18
I read the story of one of the mother’s yesterday and I cried my eyes out. Her little boy was just a bundle of love and joy. And he even came downstairs from bed a couple of nights before he died to give his mom an extra-special hug. What a gift in such a devastating hour!
Jan 17, 2013 @ 19:45:54
OMG! That’s sooo touching. Such memories will never be forgotten. May the Lord comfort her and many other affected by this tragedy.
Jan 17, 2013 @ 05:51:46
Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth <3