When life slips away...

2/15/2018

by Gwendolyn M Plano

We didn't know them, the children who died in Coral Springs, Florida. But, through our tears, we found them. One by one, we met Alyssa, Martin, Jamie, Gina and so many more as they lay lifeless on the school floors. Their friends cried out to us and showed us their faces. And now, they are strangers no more.

Ronovan's Haiku prompts for this week are quick and slip. With the children in mind, I offer my poem.

10 Comments

John Howell link

2/16/2018 07:37:02

Very moving, Gwen. There are hardly any words to describe yet another tragedy, but you found the few available.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2018 11:35:58

Thank you, John. So sad when young lives leave us, especially through a tragedy such as this.

John Fioravanti

2/16/2018 07:51:03

Beautiful, Gwen. The horror is unspeakable and I'm grateful I never had to experience that at my high school. Peace and hugs.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2018 11:37:10

Thank you, John. The children, the families, the community, so many lives affected by this horror.

Jan Sikes link

2/16/2018 08:35:06

This gave me goosebumps, Gwen. Such sadness and unnecessary tragedy for our children. Prayers for all of them.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2018 11:39:36

The sadness is profound, for who does not understand a child's anguish. Thank you, Jan.

Davy D link

2/16/2018 08:57:33

Beautifully done Gwen. It is difficult to catch the right words at times like these but you have done that.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2018 11:40:52

Thank you, Davy. Sometimes our heart leads the way because our mind cannot fathom such pain.

D.L. Finn

2/16/2018 10:11:10

What a beautiful tribute to something I can't wrap my head around. I've been avoiding reading or seeing the victims-- yet. Sometimes I have no words for events such as this. Thank you for expressing it.

Gwen Plano

2/16/2018 11:45:06

Thank you, Denise. It's a horrifying situation and at times like this, words can elude us. ♥

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