Read on
by Danny Flowers



I was sittin' on the sidewalk cryin'
With a bible in my hand
Lord knows I was tryin', but I just couldn't understand
Across the street from a hole in the ground, my head sinkin' low
You know Oklahoma City don't look so pretty
As it did a little while ago

There was a chain-link fence all around it
That was turned into a shrine
Interlaced with offerings
From loved ones left behind
Ribbons, flower, pictures, toys
Prayers and sacred things
Tell me how could so much come
From the hands of a human being

And I cried for the children
I cried for their families too
I cried for the killers
You know I'm trying to forgive them too
I really don't know if I can do it
But the bible tells me so
Says it's not for me to judge them
I guess I'd better read on alittle bit more

So many innocent people gone
Some died without a trace
Even though in my heart I know
They've gone to a better place
Lord somehow give us strength to live
Cleanse this world of hate
Send your saving grace to all
Before it gets too late

And I cried for the children
I cried for their families too
I cried for the killers
You know I'm trying to forgive them too
I really don't know if I can do it
But the bible tells me so
Says it's not for me to judge them
Guess I better read on a little bit more