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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 8/30/2014 11:27:00 AM
So well said. Simply moving.
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John Posey
Date: 8/30/2014 1:13:00 PM
Thank you for your reviews...... I'm glad that my words bring peace and comfort to those in anguish...... Love Ya...... Jake
Date: 3/17/2013 9:34:00 AM
A very well written devotion for those angels.. nothing can encourage more that empathy for their loss.
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John Posey
Date: 3/17/2013 11:28:00 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
Date: 1/24/2013 4:45:00 PM
Beautiful Poem...
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John Posey
Date: 1/24/2013 6:14:00 PM
Thank you Bethany, This one I really put my heart in..... Love Ya...... Jake
Date: 1/8/2013 2:32:00 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
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John Posey
Date: 1/8/2013 5:28:00 PM
Thanks Linda, I appreciate your visit.... Love Ya..... Jake
Date: 12/29/2012 7:24:00 PM
john, congrats with the warmness and compassion from your pen~SKAT
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Date: 12/18/2012 7:29:00 AM
in many pieces,sad write John,sending my deepest sentiments to the families and friends
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John Posey
Date: 12/18/2012 10:19:00 PM
Thank you, my friend. This one almost wrote itself..... Jake
Date: 12/17/2012 1:38:00 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
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John Posey
Date: 12/17/2012 4:33:00 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
Date: 12/17/2012 4:30:00 AM
Yes agree John, our heart are broken too :(
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John Posey
Date: 12/17/2012 5:00:00 PM
Yanni, Thanks for the read... I believe I captured what most of us feel.... Jake
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