Charleston Nine
today the sun seem not to shine
for some reasons the heart seem to bleed
we wonder where all the smiles departed
a promise of wonders
the day betrayed
nine woke on this day
with smiles in their heart
their joy limitless
with much promise and verve
they approached their day
the sun bright and gloomy
to the feet of the maker all went
in his presence they dwelt
unaware it will soon become dark and moody
until a descendant from hell swooped in
cutting short nine fragile hearts
opening doors of hurts for the world alike
spirits traveled out from fragile hearts
leaving rivers of tears in her wake
today deceived us ignorantly
promised us so much
stealing much more from us
if only the world knew
they would have taken the opportunity
to tell their loved ones one final time
the three most spoken words
I Love you
our tears roll like the ocean
for the lost and demised
but in it we are reawakened
to the privilege of life
most especially its brevity.
* for the nine people killed at a charleston church by a descendant from hell
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