The Quiet Ones

The most innocent of innocents,
his target for the day;
their only defense, falling
on their little knees to pray.

Their loving folks had kept them
isolated from the world,
without a thought such horror
would ever be unfurled

Before these children raised with love
and pledged to serve the Lord.
Their lives unto this moment lived
in peace and sweet accord.

The demons deep within became
unleashed in him that day.
These darlings of the Quiet Ones,
chosen the price to pay.

Perhaps God had a reason that
He didn't stay the hand
that brought such grief and sorrow;
so the world would understand,

The example set before it, by
these gentle, kindly ones.
That they could forgive so quickly
is a fact that truly stuns.

It may be He wants the world to know
that some have found the way
to follow Christ's example in
this chaotic, sinful day.

Joyce10/5/06