MY TEARS CALLED OUT YOUR NAME

by

SARAH PETRIE

Normal morning

Shattered by thieves of existence,

Helplessly watching

My heart is so torn

Mass pain, inexpressible by words, incomprehensible

Tears hold more voice than I.

I long to hold you;

I long to hold you, to wipe the dust of catastrophe from you;

So many weep; I feel helpless.

I see your searching soul

Panic, pain, confusion

Your loved ones are lost

"Where have they gone?'

'Can you help them?'

Perhaps they are here,

somewhere,

Perhaps not.

I wish I could help you;

That day my tears called out your name;

I will never forget you.