The sun was shining overhead.
It had been a glorious and beautiful day.
But one can notice how quiet it is,
As the children aren’t out to play.

There’s much work to be done,
But we wouldn’t dare do it today.
We can’t work without the laughter
Of children out at play.

Is it their choice to be inside,
Or were they forced to stay?
The world is at a stand still,
As the children aren’t out to play.

Why did it have to happen like this
In such a horrible and tragic way?
The life of man, so easy to take,
And the children aren’t out to play.

Who would’ve thought life was so short,
And what does it mean to pray?
The entire world is lost in despair
And the children aren’t out to play.

Today was one we will never forget;
When the clear, blue sky was immediately turned gray.
Hopefully things will be different tomorrow,
And the children can come out to play.