John Posey Poet Rhyme

Our Hearts Are Broken Too

 (In memory of those lost in Newtown, CT)

We may not know the answers to all the questions asked
We cannot control how great the pain or how long it will last.
Nothing we can do will erase the pain you bear 
But we cannot remain silent as if we didn’t care.

The blood of precious children was shed this very day
And grieving families wonder when this pain will go away.
We know time will heal a multitude of wounds
But we also can be very sure it won’t be very soon. 

Evil came to visit here and we all wonder why
The souls of friends and children were made to say good-bye
What happened here today we may not ever know
And haunting thoughts of loved ones will follow where we go.

You may be called to travel a higher road than we 
But you cannot travel faster than our prayers that follow thee.
We know that we can never bear the grief that you go through
Just remember we are here – Our hearts are broken too.

Written by John Posey
12/16/12
 

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Brenda Meier-Hans August 30, 2014 at 11:27 AM So well said. Simply moving. John Posey August 30, 2014 at 1:13 PM Thank you for your reviews...... I'm glad that my words bring peace and comfort to those in anguish...... Love Ya...... Jake

Dinda Minardi March 17, 2013 at 9:34 AM A very well written devotion for those angels.. nothing can encourage more that empathy for their loss. John Posey March 17, 2013 at 11:28 AM Dinda, I suppose if I had to pick the poem I felt best in writing, this would be it. It came so effortlessly and was spiritually driven. It took no time at all to write.... Thanks for your comments. Just know I love ya..... Jake

Bethany St John January 24, 2013 at 4:45 PM Beautiful Poem... John Posey January 24, 2013 at 6:14 PM Thank you Bethany, This one I really put my heart in..... Love Ya...... Jake

Poet Destroyer A January 8, 2013 at 2:32 PM JOHN, stopping by to say hi and read your winning poem in the "" poetry soup VIGIL"'' contest by my sister Sidney... a nice and heartfelt poem to read. have yourself a good day. always & forever ~LINDA John Posey January 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM Thanks Linda, I appreciate your visit.... Love Ya..... Jake

Skat A December 29, 2012 at 7:24 PM john, congrats with the warmness and compassion from your pen~SKAT

Richard Palmer December 18, 2012 at 7:29 AM in many pieces,sad write John,sending my deepest sentiments to the families and friends John Posey December 18, 2012 at 10:19 PM Thank you, my friend. This one almost wrote itself..... Jake

Poet Destroyer A December 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM John, a very deep and blessing poem..My heart goes out to all the little angles and adults lost.. our hearts will heal.... thank you for the wonderful poem... wishing to share this poem with others.. always~PD John Posey December 17, 2012 at 4:33 PM PD, This came to me so easily that it must have been heaven sent. I noticed a sign in the crowd, covered by the news people. I only saw a part of it.... Just enough to know I had to write this... Love Ya PD.... Jake

Yanny Widjanarko December 17, 2012 at 4:30 AM Yes agree John, our heart are broken too :( John Posey December 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM Yanni, Thanks for the read... I believe I captured what most of us feel.... Jake