The Day Before Mothers Day

"1993: Child Killed in Warrington Bomb Attack." BBC News. BBC, 20 Mar. 1993. Web. 25 Sept. 2013

It was 1993, the day before mother’s day, and it was a beautiful march morning. My parents and I were rushing to get that last minute gift for mom, trying to hide it and keep it a secret. The golden square was always packed on Saturdays mornings, it was quite a pain to get around but I handled myself well enough. I grabbed my little brother’s hand so he didn’t fall behind, and we started heading to a store up ahead of us to find mom something special. Walking around the store I saw something shiny and gold and went over towards my brother. Hey dad, what about this? It’s nice.” I asked holding a bright golden pen that said ‘I love you mom’. “Well son, considering she’s your mother, we can get her something a little better than this” I head back towards where I found the pen and put it back.

 

We all slowly walking out the store scanning all the shelves quick to make sure we didn’t miss anything. That’s when I hear the most terrifying loud noise, and everything’s white. I flew so far; I lost sight of my family. The golden square was not the golden square anymore, it was destroyed. Everything was destroyed, they’re dozens of people screaming and crying for help, but there was nothing I could do but run. I ran as fast as I could scream my brother’s name, yelling for my mom and dad, but I couldn’t see or hear them. That’s when another bomb blew up and that’s when I saw them. The bridge cracked and started breaking, my mom and dad were on the opposite side screaming for me and holding my brothers dangling body. I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t move, I couldn’t even scream if I wanted to. My legs were broken and bruised, from the fall and impact of everything blowing up. But I didn’t give up. I put all my strength into my arms and pushed myself closer and closer to my parents, until I couldn’t anymore. I was getting dizzy and the pain was so excoriating I couldn’t bear move another muscle with screaming in agony. I gave up, I lied they’re and I watched people suffer, I watched people cry and I couldn’t do anything, but lye here.  

Author's Note

In 1993 March 20, two young children had died, and minimum fifty people injured by two bombs that were placed in two iron bins by the IRA.

Reviews

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This was some story I hope it wasn't you within it? It was very mind blowing because things like that take place on no matter what the day. We never know tomorrow nor are we meant too. I say take each day for what it is tell people how you feel , tell them you love them you care about them hug them never letting go:) You did great Demii:) I found it very profound and was sucked within it. I am bad to vision all the images placed out when I read . Sometimes its filled with beauty other times sad and pain reading things. I look forward reading more when you write :)

[Demii]

Aweh, thankyou! & No no, it a based on a true story before mothers that happened March 20th in 1993 three years before I was born, when the IRA put two bombs in a bin. I did this for an assignment but I had such good feedback about she wanted me to publish it, but I was nervous so I thought I'd try this. :) & I know I was so emotionally drained researching about all that had happened. And its true, love the people that are around, because you truly never know what is going to happen the next day. & Aweh I am so glad and so happy! & I hoped so, I like to be a very visual writer, & Thank you so much! & Thank you so much :) Your writing is amazing.

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Ok well you sure did great with it:) your very welcome your an amazing writer too, Got me blushin big time here lol.

[Demii]

:) I'm glad!

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Miles of smilessssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Sami Khalil]

Coming from a civil war myself before moving to America I have experienced all of that in my childhood days. It is sad and tragic indeed. Thank you for sharing this moving real story...:)..............

[Demii]

I am so sorry to hear that. & Anytime, I'm glad you made it safely:)

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)...........................

[Madalyn Beck]

This is an intense read! I hope this has nothing to do with you personally. You did a great job describing what has happened. I felt as if I was there, doing everything I could to crawl closer to my parents. Intense and suspenseful! Great write! :)

[Demii]

Thankyou :) & no no, it was something that happened in the 90's an IRA bombing! & thank you so much, that was what I was aiming for :) Awe thanks!

[Barbara Gilmer]

sad history never truly poses the tragedy in the survivors. great open with how ordinary life was and the devastating blow that followed. Barbara

[Demii]

yeah, I know it is sad. & Aweh thanks alot, I tryed :)

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that is so sad :( really here many people die weekly because of bombs ..
i dont know if you hear about it ..but it happens..,many children are still at hospital..crying :( and suffering..thats so sad..

well described

[Demii]

I know, and thank you! Its based on a true story. I hear about it all the time, its actually sad to think the government could stop this but yet they're enforcing it, thanks for your review :)

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my pleasure to read :)