Manchester

as rain upon the road to hell
the burning coals of murderers
fall in a thousand pieces fall

have mercy on us all for we
are mourning for the meadow flowers
rise little butterflies rise

© Gail Foster 23rd May 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Breedt Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 1:28 AM
Beautiful write
Kinch  Avatar
May 23, 2017 at 2:49 PM
Such powerful, beautiful words after an horrific tragedy. In our thoughts and prayers.
Foster Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Thank you for the read. This isn't England's summer, methinks.
Allison Avatar
May 23, 2017 at 7:56 AM
I was in tears hearing of the terror attack in Manchester yesterday Gail. Targeting a concert where many many young children were attending - how do you begin to come to terms with what they have witnessed:-(I am at a loss what to say except my heart goes out to the families of those who have suffered loss in this tragedy:-( hugs jan xx
Foster Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Bless you, Jan x
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