Terror In the Pews

In the church where God's spirit dwells
 The bible study was going well
 A stranger walks in and joins the group
 And then to  evil he  would soon stoop

 Gunshots echo through the pews
 As innocent blood begins to spew
 The same people who had treated him so well
 Were shot in cold blood by this demon from hell

 The healing process has now begun
  But when will this senseless violence be done
 Tears of a nation once more are shed
 As gunshots echo, and innocents lay dead....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 7/12/2015 9:36:00 AM
Joseph, tears from me, a wonderful inspiring write, yes when is this senseless killing going to stop especially in racism. We all bleed the same color we all have the same organs and limbs where they belong. 7++ Hugs dear friend Eve
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Date: 7/10/2015 11:20:00 AM
People are not safe anywhere these days....this was a shock to all! Good write on such a sad and horrifying event. Hugs
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Date: 7/4/2015 4:15:00 PM
This needed to be written Joseph, and you do it so well...
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Date: 6/28/2015 6:52:00 AM
makes you wonder what drives people like this Joseph a chilling and well written poem hugs 7
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Date: 6/26/2015 11:32:00 PM
This is such a sad story. You expressed the sadness eloquently. My prayers go out to their community and families.
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Date: 6/24/2015 11:33:00 PM
Joseph, I rarely watch news and did not know the details of this case. It is sure tragic. Thanks for the poem.
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Date: 6/21/2015 3:03:00 PM
- A tragedy !!! - Well written, Joseph ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/20/2015 9:00:00 PM
So senseless and tragic! Well written, Joseph! Love, Kim
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Date: 6/20/2015 1:35:00 AM
a sad tale
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