Speechless

Dedicated to the Boston Marathon Attack (4/15/13) and Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

 

I don’t know what to say

When the world stops and stares

     And starts to cry.

I don’t know what to say

That hasn’t been said before

     To stop the pain.

I don’t know what to say

Sincerely, loving, honest or kind

     To help the hurt.

 

I don’t know what to say

As I collect my thoughts

Sort out the feelings from the shock.

A heart like mine bears these scenes

And buries them deep inside,

It hides the tears from the world

And tries to help by a smile.

It tries to be strong and give its strength away

But it doesn’t know what to say.

 

I don’t know what to say

So instead I pick up my tools

     And try to help.

I don’t know what to say

So instead I love a little stronger

     And let it show.

I don’t know what to say

But in my silence I fear

     No one will see that I care.

 

I’m speechless with each passing moment

Let silence by my memorial

Respecting the pain, reverence the dead

Prayers come in silence, tears behind closed doors

Outloud, I just can’t find  the right words to say,

So I cry out in song.