What a mistake it was, before my bed time, to read the finishing line in The New Yorker article titled Captivity:
They are perhaps thinking only that night is falling again, and that the men will come to each of them again, an unending horror.
Fellas, here’s my short good night prayer to you:
May you find it in your heart to let them go.
All of them.
NOW. Safely. Untouched.And if you have no Heart and remain in Darkness,
I hope you watched the News today.
And saw that your government has accepted U.S. assistance.You may be hearing Footsteps.
We’re coming.
You may be hearing Thunder.
We’re coming.
You will see Lightening. You will feel Rain. The skies will Open.
It’s coming.Sleep well Boys.
It’s coming. Hell is coming.
DK
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“Bring back our girls” …… safe!!
Yes.
Yes ….. <3
I fear for them though.
Thunder & Lightning !!
Thanks Dave… Well said
Thanks Rannie.
Touched by the beauty of the poem. May your prayers be answered.
Thanks Sonia. Preferably the first half.
David, your words brought tears…truly. The world can be so shocking and frightening. Children, the most precious beings of all…it is the responsibility of all of us to protect the children. Your words say it all.
Thanks Carole. I’m so with you.
it makes me cry to think of them and then it makes me angry. and the world will not stop until you have been returned to your homes.
Yes to both extremes of those emotions Beth. Yes.
I cannot imagine how these men think or justify their actions. I heard yesterday that they’ve vowed to kidnap more girls, going down to as young as 9 years old. What a world we live in. For all its beauty and abundant humanity, there is also a very dark underbelly, and in this instance, the actions are being taken under the guise of religion. 🙁
Lori, I have nothing to add. Exactly.
The horror of it all makes it hard to press on the like button!
Abstaining is completely understandable. I agree.
No, I did press eventually but it was with a conflict of emotions bc like in its literal sense defines your liking a certain thing which wasn’t appropriate in this case…
I understand. Completely.
Such a horrifying situation
It is.
Amen – May we come with relentless power and passionate intent. The reports this morning advised that more girls had been taken. The actions of a ruthless madman, the inaction of a country’s leader. Let us bring these daughters home.
It’s sickening. All of it.
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Return The Young Ladies Now!!!
Thank you for sharing. Yes!
Amen! Very Moving Prayer.
Thank you.
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Bring Back Our Girls..
Yes. Thank you for sharing. Sunshine, may we bring the girls some sunshine.
Fingers crossed!
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Thanks for sharing Teela
Thank you David
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Something to think about in the comfort of our homes.
Thank you for sharing.
Amen to this.
And also, to the Nigerian government – which has for years failed to act effectively to stamp out Boko Haram, and most recently in failing these girls. I hope their conscience keeps them up at night.
Yes, and every night until this gets to the right place.
This is a difficult topic for me to even comment on. Too emotional and angry. I worked very hard for girl’s education while in Africa. These girls are the future doctors, lawyers and economists…and tragedies like this will instill fear and set back achievements. May your thunder come…and the girls be brought home safely.
Tragedy. That’s that this is Tiny
Devil’s speed is all I wish these men!
Exactly. High speed.