How Long
How long, O God, how long?
How long must we awaken
to another death?
Each morning we read of
another massacre;
we are reminded that
gun violence is the norm?
How long, O God, how long?
How long must we continue to fear
shopping at the mall,
fear attending church,
accepting the dangers of venturing
from our homes?
How long, O God, how long?
How long must we continue sacrificing
our children for the gods of weapons
of war and money?
How long, O God, how long?
©Russell Kendall Carter
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rkcdlitt
I am a retired high school and college professor. The last 10 years of my teaching was as a college professor of literature and writing. I have self-published one book of prayers and meditations and am preparing another book of poetic odes to faith and love. I am truly honored to be welcomed into this group.
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