Amidst the disbelief and grief

we search for relief
it’s hard to find the good
even though we know we should
27 angels ascended to heaven
some we knew never knew, some were brethren
the evil seeks attention
we search for prevention
take away what they seek
and they become weak
to keep those safe that you adore
turn your back on the monsters and just ignore
never mention their name
tell others to do the same
there must only be one fate for those that hate
to be erased for all time from history
cast out in silence and obscurity
honour our lost with love and purity
-Steve Schappert