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Hatred filled chants echo through trees 
 
of "sacred ground". Prayers, 
 
meant to bring solace, drown in the undertow 
 
of the self-righteous. The grieving congregation 
 
already brought to their knees, 
 
must now contend with the expulsion of venom 
 
on this most solemn day. 
 
 
 
A most indecent and inhumane endeavor 
 
in the name of their misguided fervor. 
 
Loving the attention received to further 
 
their agenda of hate and prejudice. 
 
Giving no thought to the pain 
 
of a family saying their last goodbye.

The Funeral