I was in an uber taxi in Washington D.C. when I heard of Kayla’s death. I did my best to find a news clip or paper to read about who she was, and how and why she died.
When I got home from our trip of visiting our son, I stayed in my pyjamas all day long and wrote and recorded this song in memory of Kayla (whom I don’t know personally), and all the others who readily give their lives on the battle front, for the innocent.
When We Choose Love – by Cindy Palin ©February 15th, 2015
Everyone has heard your name, your cruel claims to fame
Can’t hold a candle to, the lights who dare defy you
Headlines used to fuel your fear, intimidation’s here
But when the body dies, love cannot help to shine brighter
I am unafraid to leave this place, at the hands of those who choose to hate
The blood of innocents has seen enough – to know that life is lived when we choose Love.
Underneath the battle cries, something louder comes to life
The power of a prayer, the victory is here
You can draw the border lines, emancipation’s mine
‘Cause when the body dies, love cannot help but shine brighter
I am unafraid to leave this place, at the hands of those who choose to hate
The blood of innocents has seen enough – to know that life is lived when we choose love.
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