Through Tears Asking Why? Poem by Rebecca Navarre

As again, a child kills another child. And
time stops and freezes for awhile. Anger,
hate, pain, then eventually shame. But the
sadness, the deep sorrow left, remains. And
the questions of why? Though the answer
doesn't justify.
Was it abuse?
Was it rape?
Was it jealousy?
Or did they just break?
Did they not know of our Lord?
Were they feeling battered or ignored?
Did they not know compassion could be found.
But now, it's too late the gavel and the closing of
a cell door, are the only sounds.
And another family is torn and shattered.
Bottom line,
(In Gods eyes, all tears matter) ...