The Death of a Prayer
The Shock of Awe
His father loved her so, before he died,
His mother lived six years, by his side.
Somewhere near Bagdad is the answer to a prayer.
A Child.
Huddled in a corner, shaking in fear as planes go by.
Sounds of crying and pain surround,
Flashes and fire. Brightness fading away...
As blood pours from his veins,
The darkness of his dying fills his eyes.
Silenced.
The answer to a prayer,
Denied.
- Thomas T. Panto - Nov 13 2002
Gather your Strength
