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Nine Dear Souls

Nine Dear Souls

Nine dear souls went to worship and pray,
They all met Jesus the very same day.
They showed God's love and embraced a stranger, 
One full of hate and so much anger.

Nine souls with Jesus so happy and free,
Families and Nation with so much grief.
Our hearts are broken and may never mend,
Such evil and hatred, will there be no end.

We ask if God has removed His hand,
But, why oh God, we're a Christian land.
In truth, it's your children who forced you away,
Forgive us Lord, and with us stay.

Fill our hearts, oh Lord, with love for all people,
May we all come together, under one steeple.
With hearts and hands joined together,
Let's wipe out hatred and evil forever.

I will honor nine lives by the way I live mine,
And teach my grand's with the passage of time.
One people, one race, regardless of color,
What matters most is love for each other.

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Teddy Kimathi February 26, 2016 at 7:31 AM Wonderful, inspirational verses.... Congrats Ken, for having your work featured in the poetrysoup homepage!!! ;-)

Skat A November 3, 2015 at 9:23 PM Ken, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured in the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM Ken, it seems there are still anti-Christians all over the world. SHAME! and am sad about this tragedy.. Back in Saudi Arabia, though its a closed Muslim country I am glad it's there I renewed my relationship with our Savior!! Love your poem oozing with different emotions thats heartfelt and thought provoking!! I see that its your firsf poem here.. Welcome and I hope you share more of your pen.. =')~Olive Eloisa

Constance La France July 6, 2015 at 4:32 PM Ken, this poem is truly moving, such a terrible thing to happen and congratulations on having it featured and thanks for visiting my poem, in the morning hush and welcome to poetry soup, enjoy the journey

Skat A July 3, 2015 at 7:36 PM Hi Ken, this is a wonderful featured poem, this is awesome, stumbled across this poem. Thanks for sharing. Have yourself a safe and Happy 4th of July.... Love SKAT Ken Brower July 6, 2015 at 6:54 AM Thank you, SKAT for your kind words. Have a wonderful day.

Kim Merryman June 22, 2015 at 11:46 AM Amen! This act of hatred was so senseless and tragic. I am so thankful that church members have reached out in forgiveness and love, rather than riots and violence. What a great example of Christ's love. Your poem is a great tribute to those affected by this tragedy, Ken. Love, Kim Ken Brower June 22, 2015 at 12:13 PM Thank you, Kim.