Hushed Forever

Hushed Forever

by Belinda van Rensburg

He had no hope; he gave up on life
So he shot himself, his children and wife
There they lie – forever asleep
It is enough to make grown men weep.

The boy was seven – Dad killed him first
Then followed the girl – her death was the worst
He shot his dear wife between the eyes
Stifling her pleas; her pitiful cries.

The dog had to go – it was only fair
Then he sat down in his favorite chair
And smoking his very last cigarette
He felt no emotion, fear or regret.

He aimed and pulled the trigger real hard
The sudden pain seemed to catch him off guard
Then all went black, and still – they were gone
The father, the mother; daughter and son.

Forever hushed, those sweet little ones
Forever gone, those daughters and sons
Yesterday's brides; lovers and wives
Have all too soon been robbed of their lives.

How on Earth, I'd like to know
Can human beings sink so low -
Loosing all faith in the Father above
Pulling the trigger on those they love?

No matter how bad situations might be
There is a way out if only they'd see
God's waiting for them; He wants them to come
And ask for help in the name of His Son.

Author: Belinda van Rensburg