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N. Duffey's avatar

I know I write this too often. I just remember being eleven, confused and sad that someone had murdered my classmate's and his siblings' dad. You don't kill dads. The school stayed calm but there was a tension, and seemed to be more silent men in suits for a while after. I can still feel those memories.

stephanie's avatar

I don’t think you can say such a thing too often; we ought to never be unaffected by this kind of brutality - murdering someone actively calling for simple recognition of basic human rights.

Melissa Westemeier's avatar

I'm seriously wondering how so few people can be trusted these days. Your poem expresses that frustration.