Tears Of A Child

A Sony Play station, a computer game

 life turned real, no longer pretend

We teach love thy neighbor 

of friendship and friends

We teach them of love

in churches and schools

we teach right from wrong

about following the rules

We teach them to be strong

not to be weak

walk away from violence

turn the other cheek

What must a child think

what goes through their minds

as neighbors from afar

commit this terrible crime

 Mom's, Dad's, Brother's, Sister's

perished now gone

our teachings

were they so wrong

We must explain

they must cope

sometimes a cruel world

but there is still hope

 Their tears of compassion

their small aching hearts

crying out feelings

as their friends depart

As they face this reality

each and every day

it will be the children

who are so brave

© Chuck Preston 2-1-2002