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Eleven dead; six injured. How does a person try to explain The enormity of such a crime-- The inexplicable loss, the pain? All were shot at a place of worship-- At a synagogue in Pittsburgh, P-A, On what began as a peaceful morning On a late October Sabbath day. Early that morning no one could have Imagined the horror the day would bring, Even though we live in a time When hatred seems to be in full swing. It takes only ONE hater To change the course of many lives In a country where underneath The peaceful appearance, violence thrives. The president says that armed guards Are what we need and not tougher laws. He bows before the gun lobby, Addressing the symptoms, but not the cause. Helping refugees get settled: For that the synagogue is known. That was an issue that irked the killer, Who was from here. Yes, homegrown! Do we ignore red flag warnings And turn our heads when someone spews Hatred of groups such as Muslims, Asylum seekers, gays, or Jews? Do we ignore the poisonous words That constantly drip down from the top? At what point do the majority Of people say: This must stop! Give praise to those who strive for positive Change with every heartfelt endeavor. And hold in your heart the many people Whose lives have now been changed forever. _____________________ May the victims' lives inspire us all by showing us the power of love, and may they rest in peace. Joyce Fienberg Richard Gottfried Rose Mallinger Jerry Rabinowitz Cecil Rosenthal David Rosenthal Bernice Simon Sylvan Simon Daniel Stein Melvin Wax Irving Younger And may thoughts of love and healing embrace the injured. -by Bob B (10-28-18)
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Oct 28, 2018
Oct 28, 2018 at 3:45 PM UTC
Shootings at a Synagogue
Eleven dead; six injured. How does a person try to explain The enormity of such a crime-- The inexplicable loss, the pain? All were shot at a place of worship-- At a synagogue in Pittsburgh, P-A, On what began as a peaceful morning On a late October Sabbath day. Early that morning no one could have Imagined the horror the day would bring, Even though we live in a time When hatred seems to be in full swing. It takes only ONE hater To change the course of many lives In a country where underneath The peaceful appearance, violence thrives. The president says that armed guards Are what we need and not tougher laws. He bows before the gun lobby, Addressing the symptoms, but not the cause. Helping refugees get settled: For that the synagogue is known. That was an issue that irked the killer, Who was from here. Yes, homegrown! Do we ignore red flag warnings And turn our heads when someone spews Hatred of groups such as Muslims, Asylum seekers, gays, or Jews? Do we ignore the poisonous words That constantly drip down from the top? At what point do the majority Of people say: This must stop! Give praise to those who strive for positive Change with every heartfelt endeavor. And hold in your heart the many people Whose lives have now been changed forever. _____________________ May the victims' lives inspire us all by showing us the power of love, and may they rest in peace. Joyce Fienberg Richard Gottfried Rose Mallinger Jerry Rabinowitz Cecil Rosenthal David Rosenthal Bernice Simon Sylvan Simon Daniel Stein Melvin Wax Irving Younger And may thoughts of love and healing embrace the injured. -by Bob B (10-28-18)
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Oct 28, 2018
Oct 28, 2018 at 3:45 PM UTC
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