The finish line

In Boston was a bright, spring day -
A picture-perfect time for any celebration
With crowds of people gathered in Back Bay...
THE BOSTON MARATHON -
A joy of expectation!

Then Suddenly !  A war-like Blast...
And clouds of smoke...screaming ...
The Blood. The Disbelief.
The fear of Death is reeling...
The runners stop and fall...
Some - are in slow motion...
And cameras are "on"
To capture the horrible commotion...

Right on THE FINISH LINE,
Where most people gathered...
Unspeakable ! THE CRIME.
So many lives are shattered:

The limbs are lost, and precious  lives...
Ball-bearings and nails... flesh- ripping
The sounds of  desperation...Cries...
The trembling voices turning into weeping...

The Time of Need  has come.
This terrorist act
Has forced us to respond
With strong determination:
Yes, WE will overcome -
The patriots, prevail !
You, Boston, are backed up
By the Entire nation!

The Boston Marathon
Will keep Alive tradition
It won't  be the same -
This day has brought a sad rendition...
But, Boston, please, believe,
And people on the planet:
We'll find THE HAND OF CRIME
We're  on the on the way TO GET it!


15 April 2013