I have not yet addressed the bombings in Boston. There is really no information on who did it, how they did it, or why they did it. Fingers are being cast in multiple directions. It’s the Muslims’ fault. It’s Obama’s fault. Others are using this tragedy as a platform to talk about gun control. Somehow important things have gotten lost in the midst of this tragedy. Like the victims.
I had no intention of posting any thoughts on this incident…until this morning. As I dropped the twins off at school, I noticed their flag flying half-mast, and it reminded me again of what had happened. Then on the way to work, I drove by a fire station, and their flag was at half mast. It was another reminder. A reminder that though it is important to find out who perpetrated this crime, it is even more important not to forget those victims who suffered the consequences of this unspeakable crime.
So, as I often seem to get when I’m reflecting, a poem began percolating in my head. Here are the results of my fully brewed thoughts…
Innocent fans
Cheering along
Did not suspect
Something was wrong
A terrorist act
A cowardly crime
A heinous attack
A perilous time
Flag half mast
To honor the lost
Into the afterlife
They have crossed
The flag pulled down
By relentless gravity
And a shameful act
Of human depravity
I shed a tear for the injured
For all those who bled
A tear for my country
A tear for the dead
Mental Defecation 
Beautifully written.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing, you certainly have a talent. I have not said much publicly myself until today. The acts that took place have had me locked in a mix of emotions. As much as I want to see evil get brought down, I know it is an impossible task to eliminate it all so I keep my thoughts on the people who have suffered and need the help of others.
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I’m not quite sure what to think of this either, but some people are reacting very irrationally to it.
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I know what you mean, that is part of the reason I am so bothered. By the time I got home that day two items made it to trend on Twitter and the were Muslims and Saudi. I refused to participate and I did not post for the rest of the day. People make instant negative assumptions and it does no one any good. Knowing that a terrible act has taken place and people need help needs to be the number one focus.
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It should be, yes.
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Beautifully said.
I havent said anything about it either, on my blog.
The media coverage on it, I have to turn it immediately. Not because of the horror of it all…I can handle that. It’s the blaming, the racism, the assuming.
You know, we have plenty of wackos here in the states that would and HAVE proven this. Its deiscusting and regardless of his/her/thier race, they suck regardless.
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It’s outta control.
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I agree. We are disgusting american media.
Here is a song for you and my feelings on this matter of the media, that is.
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Well done, Twindaddy.
Denmother
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Thank you, Denmother.
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Beautiful 🙂 I can’t watch the news…I just can’t. I get so wrapped up in just hearing it happened I would be a basket case if I were to see faces and sadness. Sometimes the bad seems everywhere. I am however grateful and amazed at the beauty that comes from it in the people who forget about their own well being to help others.
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I haven’t been watching either. I can’t stand all the negativity. And like I said, it was the flags at half mast that reminded me of what had happened and what we lost. I’m sure they’ve been that way all week but for some reason I didn’t notice until today.
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All choked up by yet another one of your poems. Those people are all in my thoughts. I’m glad I have no tv to watch the insanity.
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I haven’t been watching it either, but it’s hard to avoid.
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Beautiful work, Twindaddy.
Your sentiments were wonderfully conveyed and honest.
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Thanks, Hook.
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Nicely written.
I haven’t watched the news, I don’t wanna see those images, many of my friends were running the marathon, they are fine tho, but just the thought of what those who lost someone are going through kills me.
Too sad having to witness tragedies like this.
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It’s all so senseless.
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This is a beautiful piece… remembering such a sad day… ❤
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Thanks, Jen!
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Very beautiful and just perfect.
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Thanks, Lisa!
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I think remembering the hero’s is important too. 🙂
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It is.
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i wish the media would be more focused on them
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That would be nice.
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it sure would.
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