She Was Somebody's Daughter

For Maleah

 

She was well loved and knew

friends and family who

all thought she was

 special and kind.

 

Her smile lit up the room

dispelled fear and gloom

and  could ease

a troubled mind.

 

But her life came undone

cut short by the gun

of a man with

 evil intent.

 

No thought did he give

of the life she would live,

his demons were grossly

hell-bent.

 

They laid her body in

a simple coffin

wearing a dress her mama

 had bought her.

 

 Now he sits in a cell

contemplating hell

knowing she was

somebody’s daughter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Shot in the head by a drive by on Christmas Day. There are those who are worried about losing their guns while parents worry about losing their children. I believe our priorities are messed up.

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

these horrific inexplicable tragic deaths leave most human beings bereft of intellect ..there is no sense that can be made ..only the grieving and pain of loss ... all her potential from conception on .... is lost to this world .. leaving all those questions ..what she may have become .. poor poor parents and family .. there is way enough suffering in the world each day isn't there ... may God have mercy and strengthen us all :(
E.

[Dara]

You have summed it all up so beautifully. I am just so sad about this. I only hope her death was not in vain and maybe something productive will come out of it regarding gun control. Thank you so much for your thoughts and review.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a moving poem this is. I had goosebumps reading it, Dara. Yes, there are far too many children killed in "accidental" and "drive by" shootings. There are so many on the news each day that we have become, as a society, hardened to them. It is tragic that the gun laws have not been changed....perhaps in the near future we can see that happen. What a wonderful tribute this is. Lydi**

[Dara]

Yes, it is almost equally tragic that in addition to this beautiful life cut short, we have become hardened to such horrendous events. We can only hope it will change one day. Thank you so much for your read and words of support Lydi. It is always such a pleasure to see you.

[emmajoy]

What a beautifully sad poem you've laid before us, Dara... the truth and nothing but and should never. never,. NEVER have happened. What kind of society makes it possible for an innocent wee child to be shot by a gun.wielding thug. Sorry, hate guns, hate meaningless death and the theme of your writing just highlights a great blot on moral legislature.

[Dara]

I will never, in a hundred years, understand some people's attitude towards guns. It makes me sad that my country can not get a grip on the situation; The statistics are just mind boggling. Thank you so much for your very insightful and passionate review. I am with you all the way!

[Monica Garcia]

Simple, yet so very powerful. Thank you for sharing your words.

[Dara]

It is really great of you to take the time to read my poem. I am so glad it made an impact. Sometimes there are just no words when such heartbreaking incidents occur. Thanks so much.

[Beccy]

Just a year old, how utterly tragic this is. Too much loss in this world now, we seem to have become inured to violence, I wish with all my heart for it to change; but I wonder if it ever will.

My heart goes out to the whole family.


Beccy.

[Dara]

I agree and it seems to be getting worse before it gets better. If an incident like this doesn't open up the eyes of lawmakers and politicians what will? Thank you so much for thoughts and well wishes. The mother actually attended the high school where I used to teach so it is close to home. Have a blessed day!

[Arwa]

Amazing choose of words! Touched deep down my soul!
I love it. Sorry to hear that something as tragic as this has happened to that family.
R.I.P.

[Dara]

I do so appreciate your review and taking the time to read my poem about this beautiful life that was cut short due to violence and our inability to adequately control the use of guns. It is so tragic and becoming way too common. I just pray something will happen to change things. Take care!!

[B. Boileau]

This is a beautiful tribute to the victim of senseless volence (not that any volence makes sense) It has become sad to say a all too common tale. . Blessing to the family of this innocent child.
bill

[Dara]

Thanks so much Bill. Yes, it is just way to common and one wonders when or if it will end. I believe too it might be gang related. Hopefully something can be done to prevent yet another innocent life to be taken. Not sure yet what that will be. Hope your New Year proves to be a very happy one!