17

I have no words

17 people wake up,

get ready, 

barely remember to say goodbye to their families

before walking out the door.

17 people arrive

to a place of learning,

and friends, 

and dramatic encounters.

17 people do not come home.

17 people, from the ages of 14 to 49

who lost their lives.

I do not want to be afraid to go to school.

Author's Note

my heart is broken, i'm just speechless. action has to be taken.

Reviews

[Donna]

I agree with you! Something has to be done! You shouldn't be scared to go to school! I feel for you and I hope that soon, they will figure out what to do to stop this. Nice writing!

[penguin]

Thank you for reading, and your lovely comments!

[Daniel Valentine Rivera]

A poem so simplistic with commentary on current tragic events is makes for very heartfelt piece. I don't think anybody should feel unsafe at school.

[Cadel]

Short but powerful. I like it.

[penguin]

Thank you for reading!