Step Softly

Step Softly

Step softly on the carpet and walk a silent pace;
See the lush, fresh flowers;
their scent a strong embrace.

But touch not hard the mighty thorns;
that brought these flowers to be;
remembrance of a terror felt throughout humanity.

Step softly on the carpet;
hear mourning, tearful grief;
sobbing, woeful shoulders, shaking as an autumn leaf.

Do not deter the weeping, or try to soothe the pain;
you'll be compelled to cry yourself,
and never be the same again.

Step softly on this carpet, where true emotions flood;
and pray for peace and mercy;
for it was made of human blood.

5/10/99

In remembrance of the victims of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado on April 20, 1999.

Columbines in Colorado