The Day After

The joy, the laughter, the learning…

The innocence, the patience, their futures…

The fear, the chaos, the shock…

The screaming, the bullets, the bodies falling…

The disbelief, the evil intrusion, the horror…

The law enforcement, the saving grace, the heroes…

The unforgettable aftermath…

The anger, the hatred, the hardness of heart…

The flesh wanting someone to pay…

Retaliation, retribution, accountability…

The blame game, the finger-pointing, the political chaos…

The commentators, the mental health professionals, the excuses…

The personal opinions, the ignorance, the social media postings… 

What about the truth…the simple truth… 

The heart is wicked…sin does exist…says the Word of God…

The irreparable heartbreak, the upcoming funeral processions, the emptiness…

Lord please help…the day after and everyday moving forward…