Peace Be Still Poem by Grant House

I do not think I am alone
In not knowing what to say when tragedy befalls our community
The sadness, the shock, the helplessness
The clock cannot be turned back
The lives lost
Those changed forever
This loss
Overwhelming

Now, days later we learn their names
Their stories
We get to know and admire them
They become real for us
Precious and amazing
Their families and friends too

Helplessness moves to love and appreciation for who they were in their lives
To compassion for those they left behind in their grief
To gratitude that we live in a community that cares and wants to help

We love you
We feel your pain and loss
We are here for you
You are not alone
We will get through this together

Peace dear friends
Peace be still