Even if a million tomorrows come and go
as sun shining brightly we still will know
of the anger fueled by hatred replacing
blood running in some men’s veins
do you hear the angels crying
do you really, do you know
When the sun rises in the morning sky
scorching dry the blood left running
that seeped into the nightclub floor
into the walls and into the doors
will you hear the angels crying
do you really, do you know
There doesn’t have to be more killing
chilling headlines repeated in the news
of children dead in classrooms who
could have lived to change some views
do you hear the angels crying
do you really, do you know
Each time a trigger is pulled on a gun
mothers & fathers cry out their anguish
as do others left alone to languish
brothers, sisters, sons and daughters
will you hear the angels crying
do you really , do you know
Whether it is in a darkly lit theater
or on a dimly lit nightclub dance floor
college campus or elementary school room
they all breathed last where we found them
do you hear the angels crying
do you really, do you know
© June 2016
Renee Espriu
Image is Taken From Morgue File & Digitized by Myself
How many people have to die in senseless wars, in mass killings before the human race decides to quell their fears founded in ignorance and make decisions based on being informed. There are those factions around the world who encourage fear and that fear is the fuel for hatred of things not understood. Each person should have the freedom to whatever religion they choose be it different from another. Each person, no matter the lifestyle lived or disability they may have, should be able to live without fear of those others whose fear comes from the hatred that has been fueled by some few, who themselves, fear what they do not understand.
I have many Gay friends who have enriched my life with their presence in it. This post is for them and for those in Florida who suffered the loss of sons, brothers, husbands or friends. They were all loved and cared about and will be missed as will all that were enjoying their company and also lost their lives, a mother, a sister, friends.
Let me clarify that this is not only about one group of people in our society, in societies around the world. This is about all people in all walks of life. I am a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, have had the opportunity in the past (some might never have) of attending college. My own children and their children have all attended public schools and some college. We all enjoy going to places in the public sector where people gather. Any of these people, both children and adults, could have been mine or yours.
This is also not about religious beliefs for the people of Islam do not believe nor condone violence. This is about one man’s anger and dislike for others and his fear of something he did not understand. It is unfortunate that the law still allows individuals to purchase automatic weapons, which are weapons of war, and until a law is passed that makes them illegal to obtain more of these situations will occur. Of course, there will always be those who will come by them illegally but at least it would make it more difficult for any one individual to act upon his/her anger.
I am a writer and have not been one to jump on any platform but this incident touched me to the core of my being as a human being. If nothing else, I have felt compelled to write something, which I hope will be of value to some.
reneejustturtleflight.com 
human beings are such self-righteous monsters some time!
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Thank you for your comment, my friend. Human beings will always be flawed. It is the nature of being human. Being touched by tragedy will more than likely happen in every one’s life. I have to believe that hope and compassion will prevail.
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I hear you….we should all spread love and not hate. In Canada, we don’t allow guns here as it is banned. Simple solution for me, just ban it.
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If only it could be so. In every country there are some things that need to change, certainly, and as much as I feel this country is a country of freedom, it is also one that is in need of laws that should change or be modified. I am not sure it will happen in my lifetime but maybe for my children or grandchildren. There is always hope.
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Hi Renee, my brother’s wife died of Endocarditis in Jan 16 this year. She had all the scans and tests, but the results just come back clear. I was so pleased to hear of your positive outcome. You have been through so much. I enjoyed your blog.
Kate.
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Thank You Cathy. Sorry to hear of your loss. I am not sure how many things can cause Endocarditis but mine was due to bacteria that got into my bloodstream and then damaged my mitral valve. They cultured my blood to make the diagnosis but only have every other test was run to try to find what caused my strokes. The strokes are actually what led to the diagnosis and no one wants to have one but perhaps a good thing for me. I did have the congestive heart failure as the bacteria ate a piece of my valve so the antibiotics only did so much good. Woke up in the ICU the next day and was happy to do so. I do realize this can cause death so I feel very fortunate that I am still here. Be well. 🙂
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Hi, Renee, thank you for your reply.It looks like your stroke saved your live. I hope you continue to make good progress. Looking forward to reading your blog.
Kate.
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Hi Rene, just like to say i liked reading your blog today.
Kate.
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Thank you Cathy for the reading. Writing is meaningful to me but I always hope that others find it meaningful to themselves in some way. Be well. 🙂
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It’s all so senseless. “…children dead in classrooms who
could have lived to change some views” this line really hit me when I read it.
Very powerful.
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We have had so many of these shootings in recent years. I dread listening to the news. With the internet, though, it is hard to miss. Thank you.
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very moving and it’s so sad! When does it all stop! I also wish the government would change the gun policies. It won’t change the fact that so many people are angry but it might prevent those kind of of massacres from reoccurring with such frequency and loss of life.
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As has been seen in history, governing bodies are slow to respond and to change to a larger society of people. We can only hope.
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Thank you for speaking out on this. I grew up on a ranch and we had guns for hunting and protection but never needed nor had weapons like this. President Obama does not want to take away guns but Congress cannot even pass laws to try to keep them out of the hands of those who would misuse them. The killings at Pulse shows that hatred of the LGBT community exists, I have seen more tolerance but intolerance is too often accepted. We must keep speaking out…and voting!
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Thank you for visiting and for your comment. I, actually, do not like politics or the incessant arguing that accompanies it but some things need something said.
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Very well said, there are so many heartbreaking events recently, Nice just a few days ago. It must stop.
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Thank You. I believe most people have experienced too much of this on a day to day basis in the news. I need to remain hopeful that changes will happen.
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