Monday, December 17, 2012

Reflecting


Tears and Heroes

Maybe it’s because most of the victims were children
Maybe it’s because I was a teacher
Maybe it’s simply because I’m human

What happened at Sandy Hook Elementary makes my heart weep

Lives were taken
Dreams were shattered
Innocence was lost
Tears have fallen

And many more tears will be shed in the days and weeks and years to come

But let us not lose sight of the good that is in our fellow man

There are heroes among us

Teachers who shielded their students from harm
Some who gave their lives to protect others
Emergency workers who rushed to help
Friends who comfort broken families
Neighbors who bring food just because it’s a little something they can do
Strangers who pray from afar

May we remember those that mourn
May we cherish those beside us
May we live for what is eternal

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