tears

an epitaph for justice

liturgy of the gun

hymn:

bullet into flesh, we beseech thee
rain down lead upon our enemy
your most holy originator
who can deny your power?
we are helpless in your hold
our children to you we’ve sold
blood and tears do flow
we pray for victims though
may you accept their sacrifice
for the glory of your holy frame

prayer:

our guns, who art in our arms
blessed be thy aim
thy destruction reign, thy will be done
everywhere as in Columbine, Sandy Hook, Miami, Las Vegas, Parkland
give us this day our ammunition
empower us, as we sacrifice our children to you
and lead us not into defeat,
but deliver us from everlasting peace.