In however manner we know, we pray.

We haven’t had time to digest the horrific

nature of a tragedy we’ll never understand.

We hear so many of us being reminded,

again. 

We’re told to take a succession of deep

breaths, “breathe, and exhale with ‘Love’.”

We want so much the essence of that love

to be a guidepost away from all the hate.

~

So difficult tonight to recognize any peace.

The horrific nature of evil so on display,

leaves me struggling for words, answers.

It is a dream I’ve already felt so many nights.

Tragedy.

It speaks out loud tonight, in waves of

confusion, anger and a sense of helpless

reaction to our moral responsibility to live

our lives with conscious acts of kindness.

~

I’m watching the news tonight. 

All my despair leaves me in pain.

~

My heart is for the children and families. 

Not me.