Gun shot

The gun shot that shattered
a small town
was heard by the ears of children
fear etched in their faces
tears plastered to their faces

The children
were asked to close their eyes
as they hurried out of the school
so the memories of that day
would not be part of their lives

Teachers had students in bathrooms
in classrooms
protecting them as if they were their own

The children just wanted to make it to Christmas
some were lucky enough
others will never be forgotten

The terror on parents faces
was heart wrenching
the balance between
if their child
was alive
or with the Lord

For those who have lost loved ones
I pray they take it day by day
and remember and celebrate
the life of the one who is now with the Lord
Not a day will pass that they are not remembered

For those who have their children
hug them a little tighter
tell them they are loved and cared for

It will never be okay
what that man did was evil
There are so many questions
about why one
would be so sick
to shoot innocent little children

All we can do now is pray
for all affected
those who have lost loved ones
and those who held them in their arms
the gunman's family
and the police and investigators who are now
working this case
to uncover the truth

In the wake of tragedy
God is near
He will comfort the brokenhearted
and be close to those who mourn
He will never leave or forsake us

He is the same in pain and heartache
and overwhelming grief
He is the same yesterday
today and forever
his love and comfort
never change
He will be with us always