In shambles, ‘neath the ginormous sky
Stands dejected, the old church
Once a testament to hope, love and faith
Crushed ‘neath violence, humanity awry.
Inside wooden pews, echoes the silent prayers
Of candid confessions and chiming bells
Once a testament to hope, love and faith
Sacrificed in the madness, dreadful nightmares.
Mossy embrace on the remnants of its spire
Yet resolute and replete with pious growth
Once a testament to hope, love and faith
Now laden with strong silence and consequences dire.
A silent hymn on the hallowed ground
Into emptiness melded with muffled missal readings
Once a testament to hope, love and faith
The old church now has tales abound.
Author’s Note: This story was written for a writing event.
