https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/jewish-national-day-of-mourning/m-p/617488#M5753 <P>When will the people on this planet understand that beneath our skin and beliefs, we are all the same?</P> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:26 GMT indigo22 2026-01-23T00:02:26Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/jewish-national-day-of-mourning/m-p/617467#M5752 <P>Hello dear members and readers.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Today Australia had a national day of mourning for the many victims of the Bondi massacre.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As part of my sadness of this terrible event I've written this poem. Fell free to leave your thoughts, prayers or comment for these Australians ...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>EXCEPT FOR TODAY (19.12.2025)<BR />RIP Matilda Bee (Bondi)</P><P>I'm an atheist except for today<BR />And maybe more that come my way<BR />So you might be alarmed if I pray<BR />Its so I can grieve as one, with you all today</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Matilda an Aussie by nature she gave<BR />So innocent, she'd give a gentle wave<BR />That smile helped her angel wings grow<BR />An angel taken away- tears ebb and flow</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Don't fear no more child of Christ<BR />Those heroes and police and sacrifice<BR />You are safe petal of flowers bright<BR />The Lord will tuck you in every night</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Through the blur of love we've had our say<BR />Her friends and family wear bees today<BR />So don't be surprised if you see me pray<BR />I'm an atheist sweety... except for today...</P><P>TonyWK</P> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:55:02 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/jewish-national-day-of-mourning/m-p/617467#M5752 white knight 2026-01-22T07:55:02Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/jewish-national-day-of-mourning/m-p/617488#M5753 <P>When will the people on this planet understand that beneath our skin and beliefs, we are all the same?</P> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:26 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/grief-and-loss/jewish-national-day-of-mourning/m-p/617488#M5753 indigo22 2026-01-23T00:02:26Z