We live in a world that seems to have gone crazy, peopled with those who hold little regard for human life. In memory of all those young lives that have been lost, I dedicate this poem ....
Today The Angels Wept
Today the Angels wept
As so many times before
To gather children's souls
Into their hearts once more
They cried the tears we shared
As halls were stained with blood
And hearts throughout the land
Were united against the flood
Today the Angels wept
As so many times before
To gather children's souls
Into their hearts once more
Their hearts cried in despair
At what we had become
To see the Creator's work
With hate and fear undone
Today the Angels wept
As so many times before
To gather children's souls
Into their hearts once more
They sank onto their knees
And raising tear-stained faces
Sent mournful prayers above
For children of all earth's races
Today the Angels wept
As so many times before
To gather children's souls
Into their hearts once more
They cried out to the Heavens
To the One they call the Dove
Lord, when will they ever learn
The only path is that of Love
Today the Angels wept
As so many times before
To gather children's souls
Into their hearts once more
They shed their tears for us
Of mankind, they left out none
Because Angels know the truth
Without exception, we are One
Today the Angels wept
As so many times before
To gather children's souls
Into their hearts once more
© J C Edwards
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So very sad, how many tears must they weep. You put beauty into your words even when there is none in the topic hugs
Thank you so much ... I cried as I was writing this. I wrote this poem in the days following Sandy Hook; it's devastating to know it's still relevant today. xox
So sad but a beautiful poem
Thank you xox
May the angels not cry anymore!!!
"When will they ever learn?
Oh when will they ever learn?"
xox
Very sad... and beautifully expressed... The madness that is the unfortunate frequency of mass shootings in the US baffles me. Each time I think, Oh no, not again... When will it stop?? ...
The mood of the poem though, I must admit, was ruined somewhat by the image of the Weeping Angels (from Doctor Who) inevitably entering my mind ;P
Thank you so much ... and Doctor Who and his Weeping Angels have been sent to the naughty corner for appearing at an inappropriate time! lol.