Kylie ... Samantha and Cassidy

Tonight, I hold another child of mine as death takes the life of their friend
I have to use two hands to count the number of times I have held a child of mine
in this instance; and my oldest is only 23
My children, as a whole, have been to more funerals than I
Senseless ... but so real.  Too real.

Kylie, 16 years old

Sweet 16
Too young to go
Why?  I try to answer for my son ... but I don't know
I just hold on tighter and let his tears flow

And as selfish as this is, I am totally grateful, thankful that he is here

He seeks solace in the darkness of downstairs
The volume of the music turned high
Wrapped up in a blanket at the ceiling he stares
He'll soon fall asleep; exhausted from fears
And he'll never know the every 30 minute vigil I'll keep
As I pray for the families this tragedy has sweeped

Samantha and Cassidy, please open your eyes
And dear, sweet Kylie, toooooo young,
God keep you in His peace