Comfort All Mourning Part B

but today Rachael is weeping                                                                                       
our Father in Heaven all we thy children                                                                       
thanking you comforter and friend                                                                                   
Pray you comfort them for they are not                                                                            
Rachael is still weeping Peter Connelly                                                                          
today you are in valiant hands no greater place to be                                                       
forgiven those who failed you who God placed in their way                                                
to pull you out of that fiery trial but today                                                                      
Rachael is weeping                                                                                                    
from mum to men too doctors to friends                                                                       
also judges to the political fifteen minutes of fame                                                             
little one you belong a hearts hero laid to rest                                                                    
rest on sparrow’s ground for Rachael’s is still weeping                                                     
for we hope to be in those valiant hands                                                                           
a monument should have your full name                                                                     
Jesus loves you Peter Connelly
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Beam Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 3:10 PM
yes , young child in England recently released his name Peter connelly ashes where scattered and small plack with baby P a scandal social workers courts tragic P.S. stay loving
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Was this about child abuse or abortion, John? WAs there an actual Peter Connelly? I see so many news stories of little babies dying needlessly at the hands of stepfathers, boyfriends, even their own mothers. It's a crying shame. Good topic to write about. And heartfelt. LUv,Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Interesting write in this one. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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