Newtown, CT Elementary School Massacre

If I had a flag, it would be at half-mast

If I had a gun, it would be available but unloaded

If I had the words, I would comfort the survivors

If I could reach, I would hug those parents

If I had a wish, it would be to stop him

If I had a time machine, I would warn those teachers

If I had the answers, I would know why

If I knew why, would it hurt less?

If I had a magic wand, I would make the pain disappear

If I had a voice, I would yell and scream

If I had a threaded needle, I would sew up broken hearts

If I had a candle, I would illuminate the path to healing

If all the wounds heal with time, let time pass

If all the prayers could be heard by those hurting

If all the tears could be uncried

If all the blood could be sucked back inside

If all the bullets would melt into a metal door of protection

If all the shots heard could really have been the "pans falling"

If all the crazies could be confined

If all the guns were owned only by good guys

If all the children could feel safe where they should be

If all the hate in the world were overwhelmed by love

If all the evil they saw could be erased from their memory

If there is vengence, let it be God's

If there is justice, let it be swift

If there is love in my heart, let it forgive

If there is peace, let it prevail