Arts & Entertainment
Boston ... A Poem
Bob Houghtaling reacts to the bombings at the Boston Marathon with a poem.
The ghosts of Crispus Attucks,
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere,
waited at the finish line
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to offer friends good cheer.
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Then smoke and explosions,
like the shells of the past,
fell hard upon the very souls
who were finishing at the last.
Brave Minuteman in uniform
rushed to where the sounds
sent scores of the innocent
hurt and to the ground.
Those who created tumult
avoiding to get caught
continued a reign of terror
which ended up for naught.
But when the dust was settled
this beautiful Boston place
maintained its Constitution
and once again did grace
thousands to the Freedom Trail
and the top of Bunker Hill,
back again to Fenway Park
where "The Splinter" showed his skill.
The memories of the fallen
will be foremost in our mind,
as will the many efforts
of helpers being kind.
The Hub is a special town
that speaks to our hearts.
It’s met many struggles before
yet never came apart.
Orr’s now singing Diamond
as are Russell, Samuelson and Tarzan Brown.
They all cheer the Patriots
who’ve traveled sacred ground.
Come again to next years race,
thousands in a throng.
"Please Come to Boston"
like it says so in a song.
We’ve often heard, "It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon." Nothing could be more true than when speaking about Boston.
The recent events, while shocking and tragic, will not deter little Beantown from continuing on.
Pray for the lost and injured. Hug those who miss one dear. And raise a toast to the brave men and women who serve and protect. We’re with you Boston for the long haul. It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. God Bless.