The Saddest Thing

On the sidewalk my head in my hands

My mind spins round and round like a fan

The smell of smoke fills the air

And dust and ashes cling to my hair

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The sound of screams ring in my ears

The sound of a hundred peoples’ fears

The heat of the blaze burns my skin

Lashing out in the raucous din

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The horror of it all is overwhelming

The smell of ashes and death and burning

I feel a presence at my side

It’s the saddest thing a heart-wrenching cry

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I turn my head and stare in amazement

As I see a beautiful white winged maiden

She looks around with tears in her eyes

It’s the saddest thing when an angel cries