Sandy Hook

On December 14, 2012, a crazed gunman shot his way into Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, CT and killed 26 people, most of which were children. Since that time, I've thought about writing about the incident, but honestly couldn't bring myself to go there. One of my daycare families are very good friends with one of the families that lost their child, so I've had an insider's view to some of the goings on and it's been horrific, at best.

Last week marked the six month anniversary of the tragedy and I happened to see three of the moms on a show called The View, including the friend of my daycare family. While being interviewed, this mom was asked what was the hardest part of each day and her response was, "Every minute of every day." Later that day I allowed myself to go there, and this is what came out.

I dedicate this to all of the families who lost someone on that tragic day that none of us will ever forget.


I See Your Face

I see your face every minute of every day
I see your face on the grave stone that we lay
I see it in the coffee in the bottom of my cup
I see it on the mornings I can't manage to get up

I see it in every room that you're not in
I see it at the bus stop right beside your friend's
I see it at the grocery store as I buy your favorite food
I see it in my pool of tears as I pray this isn't true

I want to watch your chest rise and fall as you sleep
I want to caution you when the water gets too deep
I want to cheer your name as you kick that winning goal
I want to give advice as your teenage years unfold

I want to see your smile and hold your little hand
I want you safe inside my womb, where your life first began
I want to hear the echo of your laughter one more time
I want you to feel my pride when I say, "This child is mine!"

I want the world to hear your voice in every passing breeze
I want the world to share my grief as I fall to my knees
I want the world to know your heart as well as we did
I don't ever want them to forget that you were just a kid

I'll fight for you my child, your death won't be in vain
I'll fight forever for your rights, forever in your name
I'll fight hard for those of us who'll never be the same
I'll fight to the end my love, for peace and for change

I see your face every minute of every day
I see your face on the grave stone that we lay