My Left One

An act tragic
A community devastated
A people enraged
A world aghast

The blame to emerge
Calls for heads and rivers of blood
To flow.

A declaration brash
A retaliation swift
A people hated
A world in turmoil

The tide of lead and fire
Unhindered by thought or trappings civilized
Returned.

A mob incensed
A gathering rebellious
A leader resolute
An answer demanded

The future more uncertain
One dares to speak a contrary word:
Forgive.

A man crucified.

Forgiveness