The message ‘Not In Our Name’ has been repeatedly shared on social media. Credit: UTV
Lyra McKee
Standing for liberty,
honesty, truth.
Passion for transparency,
to understand,
report without bias.
Devoid of thought,
empty of compassion.
Smelling blood,
random act
bought silence.
One person
denied another.
Impartiality stilled
in moment of time,
depriving all.
Her need
is ours.
A voice murdered
by chance,
ignites thousands more.
© April 19th 2019 Christine Nedahl
A beautifully poignant poem, Chris. Your last line really sings.