I Held my Breath and Prayed
Children’s laughter floats through the house.
Wind blows curtains gently in breeze.
Five gunshots ring out
Whats that noise?
They ask.
I held my breath and prayed
I lied for the day
So they could return to play
I held my breath and prayed
While cars sped away
For this world
They will soon know as today.
I hold my breath and I pray.
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Your word brought tears to my eyes.
In college there were many nights I heard gunshots.
I remember telling myself someone had firecrackers to ease some of the numbed stress of it all.
Prayers for others, children, and the world.
Thank you.