Silent Cries

I heard the screams of babies
while walking down the street.
Their cries were full of anguish,
and their pain was very deep.

I turned to see if others heard
the sounds of their deathly cries.
To my surprise, no one had
as the people passed me by.

Desperately wanting to know its source,
I found myself searching in haste.
"Lord, help me find these babies I hear.
There may not be time to waste!"

In that moment Jesus was there,
with His hands reaching out to me.
"Come with Me, child, I'll take you to
the place you wish to see."

We stopped in front of a building.
Its presence made me tremble with fear.
Hideous creatures of every shape and form
were standing far and near.

Just then He started to pull me inside
while I frantically pled my case.
"Lord, please don't make me go with You
inside that awful place."

"Rest assured you're safe, My child,
when you put your trust in Me.
Your faith will protect you wherever you go.
It can even make demons flee."

And so I followed close behind;
safe and secure in His care.
However, nothing could have prepared me
for the horrors I witnessed there.

We entered a room. It made me cringe
when I saw the tiny body it contained.
What once was a perfect and healthy child
was now deformed and maimed.

What I witnessed next was even worse.
I almost ran off to hide.
Experiments costing innocent lives
were taking place inside.

We then proceeded to another door,
where I started to plead again.
Screams were heard from the other side.
I did not want to go in.

My knees went limp as we entered
the place where I heard the cries.
The horrors I saw before me!
I couldn't believe my eyes.

Buckets were full of arms and legs,
while blood was everywhere;
but it seemed no one heard their cries
as their lives were taken there.

I had to leave this place at once,
and I begged my Lord to come.
I did not wait to hear His response,
as I turned around to run.

I found myself with the Lord again,
in the midst of the busy streets.
I questioned the purpose of what I just saw
as tears ran down my cheeks.

He spoke to me in a gentle voice,
while reaching to take my hand.
"Tell the world what you saw today.
They need to understand."

"Each life is given as a gift,
and is not for the taking, in vain.
My judgement will come to those who destroy
because of their selfish gain."

"To he who hurts the least of these,
know this, your day will come!
My hands will cast you into Hell.
To its agonies, you'll succumb."

So if these words have touched your heart,
please take them all to heed.
We all must fight to save these lives.
Our help is what they need.