surrounded by sounds

of other breathing bodies

strong voices lead

others join

…

the director

cajoles pleads whips

with eyes hands baton

…

a legion of devils

become angels

– Steve Shoemaker, Urbana, IL, December 22, 2012

Question from Views from the Edge:

Should there be 26, 27, or 28 tollings of the bell and candles lit after the tragedy of Newtown? Were Adam and Nancy members of the Choir?

“The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” – NRA Gospel.

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” – Jesus from the cross.