LONDYN

I have three grown children all over 30 years of age

And the pride I feel knowing them could fill many a page.

Fatherhood has been one of the most precious feelings I have known

Seeing them as babies and watching how they’ve grown...

Bryan’s about to take a trip...life has given him a chance

To visit Iceland; London, England; and even Paris, France.

As I was perusing his itinerary on my computer just today

I saw a story about Londyn...but not spelled the same way.

Londyn was a 1 year old little girl who was just learning how to walk

She loved to smile, what 1 year old doesn’t, and a few words she could talk.

She loved to crawl into her parents laps in the quiet of their house

Did I mention she had a beautiful smile...oh, and she loved Minnie Mouse.

Londyn lived in New Orleans, her mom works in a non-profit cafe

Dedicated to eliminating the violence that cause so many so much dismay.

While Mom was busy working trying to make violence obsolete

Londyn, her little baby, was gunned down in the street.

Her 18 year old babysitter, hired to keep Londyn free from harm

Was shot in the back, the bullet killing Londyn, as she held her in her arms.

I know this country is divided and the gun lobby is strong

But is there any human being out there who doesn’t think that this is wrong?

I don’t have any answers but I wish Londyn would have had the chance

To visit Iceland; London, England; and even Paris, France.

It saddens me to think of all the places she’ll never go

It saddens me that Londyn Samuels will never have the chance to grow.

Londyn’s funeral is today I wish her a fond farewell

Her little life was cut too short too soon, I think it’s bloody hell.

As I wish Bryan bon voyage, and think of the things he’ll see and learn

I also wish what every parent wishes...for his safe return...