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.