Taken Away
if you have your children hug them
if you have your children love them
nothing is for certain
and nothing has to stay
when you least expect the news
when you don’t consider insanity as now the rule
you receive that phone call
and are told they have been taken away.
if you have your children hold them
if you have your children kiss them
security does not exist
when chaos makes its play
when you are making shopping lists
for Santa’s tree or holiday gifts
you receive that phone call
and are told they have been taken away.
Karima Hoisan
Dec. 14th 2012
Costa Rica
my sincere condolences,
for all the families affected
in the Connecticut elementary school shooting
Digital Rabbit Hole 
All I can say is thanks, Karima.
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Thank you for commenting Scott….hard to find the words..
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Karima. Shukran, habibti.
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afwan habibiti…hugs you
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You are so right, Karima….life is fragile and we need to cherish our loved ones ..in every moment !!!!
I`m staying speechless before this tragedy and my thoughts are with the victims and their families. Thank you for your compassionate words *****
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un abrazo fuerte mi amiga..fuerte fuerte… gracias
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Thank you, Karima. A nice tribute for all those precious lives cut way too short way too soon. When you have children and grandchildren…the pain and terrible reality is visceral and always prowling near your front door. Don’t ever let an opportunity go by without picking them up (unless they’ve out grown their oldies) and letting them know how much they are loved. Every day.
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Hugs Tube..thank you..I wish had more and better words..
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Unflinchingly true. Security as we commonly understand it is a mirage. But I still wish you a Happy Christmas 🙂
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Thank you Steve..and you too.
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Hi,
That poem was beautiful. I have a poem that I would like to share.
A DARK DAY AT SANDY HOOK
Today our country is in mourning,
And we are so very sad,
Because many innocent lives were lost,
And we are so very mad.
The looks on the children’s faces,
Brought tears to everyone’s eyes,
As they were led out of the building,
And you could hear their cries.
So please hug your children everyday,
And tell them how much they’re loved,
Also make sure you let them know,
They’re loved by the man above.
So let us pray for all of the victims,
And all of the family members too,
That they find the peace and comfort they need,
Because that is what we’re supposed to do.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
I hope you like this poem.
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Thank you Debbie for sharing your poem. I think you capture so well what the entire world, and every parent is feeling now.Thank you for taking the time to post it here.
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it is unbelievable how easy one stupid can destroy families, dreams, lives.
That makes me so sad but angry too. My thoughts are with the families and their loss.
Thank you very much Karima, for your words. I can’t find a word nor a picture
Hugs
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Hugs Nat..I barely found any either..and I think this was the feeling for so many..I share your thoughts for all those lives now altered by their loss forever… sighs
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“The innocent are never targets of fair play.” “When chaos makes it’s play.” As is the rule, your words are most powerful and prophetic. As a writer, you have been chosen to speak the truth no matter how tragic. It took strength for you to use your words for this. This holocaust leaves me destitute and depleted.
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In A Split Second
Connecticut this morning for the whole world to hear,
Why this happened is not quite clear!
December 14th seemed a glorious day,
Till heroes and angels were suddenly taken away,
Heroic people who never lost sight,
gave up their lives to do what was right.
While correcting papers and writing down scores,
they found themselves in the middle of war.
A sudden change of time and space,
a gunman ended up in the wrong place.
A place where children come to learn and play,
not a place where lives should be taken away.
The microphone was turned on to give warning to all,
and soon thereafter another angel did fall.
I’m sure they’re looking down from heaven above,
knowing they sacrificed all for the ones that they loved.
THEN heroes stood up with boots on the ground,
To let a madman know they weren’t backing down.
They weren’t prepared for war we know,
but love and bravery to the world they’d show
Although these words can’t bring you closer,
remember they went to work as teachers and came out as soldiers.
So it doesn’t matter what battle you fight as long,
as you know the battle is right.
Give them the credit that they deserve,
when every day people STOOD to protect and serve.
So hug your children and squeeze them tight,
whisper in their ears each and every night.
We all have guardian angels in the heavens above,
watching over us with everlasting love.
God Bless Connecticut
By C.J.Falkner
Omaha, Nebraska
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