Rest in Peace

Submitted by Clare Marie on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 00:59

 


Rest in peace, little one

Rest in peace

Your troubles are over, little one

Rest in peace


 

You looked death in the face

Little one

And did not flinch


 

Pain

Oh, the pain you endured


 

All because of your love,

Little one

Be not afraid


 

They talk of justice, little one

They talk of peace

But who, little one, noticed

When you suffered?


 

Pray, little one

You are safe now


 

Oh brave, brave little one!

How could you let them

Curse you

And beat you

Because you were faithful?


 

Blessed are those little ones

Who are persecuted


 

Your blood flows, little one

It cries out for justice

It carries courage to those

Who falter


 

It says Stand your ground,

Be like these little ones!


 

Perhaps, little one

It was not in vain


 

Your blood flows, little one

In ruby red rivers

Reflecting the glory of your King


 

Hush, little one

Sleep, little one


 

You are loved...


 

Rest in peace, little one

Rest in peace


 

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**Written for those Christians in Uganda, Africa, who were martyred for the faith. Many were nailed to wood before they were murdered. One group were teenagers, and another group was set upon while they were praying in a church. This happened only recently...but somehow it did not make it in the news.**

Author's age when written
15
Genre

Comments

So sad. Really sweet, Clare.

It had a childish, open, vunerable feel about it, and it was lovely.

"You were not meant to fit into a shallow box built by someone else." -J. Raymond

This was beautiful, Clare..... I loved the repetition of "little one" ..... it was very touching....

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The Holy Spirit is the quiet guest of our soul." -St. Augustine

 Beautiful, Clare Marie.  A beautiful tribute to the good and faithful servants.

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Brother: Your character should drive a motorcycle.
Me: He can't. He's in the wilderness.
Brother: Then make it a four-wheel-drive motorcycle!