Boston Marathon Tragedy, 4.15.13

DISCLAIMER: I don't own the YouTube video embedded in my poem. No copyright infringement intended. I thank YouTube, the video uploader, The Boston Globe, for capturing the horrible, unexpected event.

Explosions at Boston Marathon, 4.15.13

why?

what really happened?

the marathon runners were out there
racing for a noble cause

by the thousands from all over the world

others have crossed the finish line

while others were still running 

then there's the explosion

after another unexpected explosion

to the consternation of all 

there's chaos and confusion 

and panic everywhere...

there were injuries reported

and three dead confirmed
as of press time today...

while the police, emergency rescue workers were busy

figuring out what to do, to save, to protect

to secure the area that's already in terror

reminiscent of post 9/11...
oh my God, oh my God, oh my God...

why?

what really happened?
who would ever thought
this unexpected, unthinkable tragedy?
see those waving flags on the background
while The Stars and Stripes standing proud and tall?

who did this horrible distraction

of this international sporting event

dedicated to the deadly newton shooting spree

supposed to be...
a celebration of human spirit
in unity with the rest of humanity

but what went wrong?
cacophony, chaos, confusion, crying
oh my God, oh my God, oh my God...!

why, why, why, why, why...

God, where were you

when we needed you?
Jesus, come shed your light
and inflame us with your love and peace..!
prayers poured out on the internet
messages of condolence overflowed everywhere
while investigation continues...
when do we have the answers to our questions
who, what, why, why, why...?

(c) 2013 by Chris A. Quilpa