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Another dead from injuries In this latest mad attack. Gun-downed by a supposed friend, She had no time to fight back. The fifteen year old gunman Has died by his own hand. Because of him, two others dead. No one can understand. Four children injured badly Upon the schoolroom floor. But for the heroic teacher, There would have been some more. We find this in the paper And with a shrug of rage, Keep reading other items Then turn to the comic page. But this one came too close to home, Just another town away. She could have easily been ours, That lost grandchild today. He didn't fit the pattern, A well adjusted child. No one can say what happened To make him go so wild. Experts as well as amateurs Will have pet theories why A cared for, beloved child would want Someone's loved child to die. By: Joyce Johnson (This happened this Friday at a town near my own. )

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 11/10/2014 10:20:00 AM
Sad happening..It is very close to home for you..There is a way to prevent this but it is not yet in place..I am glad that I stopped by today..Sara
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Date: 10/29/2014 2:42:00 AM
I am very familiar with this story. This poem touches on all the important facts. Very touching very well written. A great poet has to venture into the dark as well as the light. This is a great write.
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Date: 10/27/2014 11:07:00 PM
It's so unfortunate that these happenings we see all over these days, probably less time we can afford to our kids out of busy life, things wud be better if proper counsellings r given! Poor kids hv many problems! Thnx for sharing in a lovely way that needs pondering Joyce! Magnificant write!
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Date: 10/27/2014 1:06:00 PM
We have been having this report all over our news here in Canada as well. It is just devastating that this happened. Where are we going wrong in society that these things are happening more and more.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/27/2014 2:55:00 PM
Yes Joyce, it is all just so heartbreaking.
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Joyce Johnson
Date: 10/27/2014 1:52:00 PM
We must get the guns away from them. Somehow. I see that Canada is not immune to insane attacks, either. Joyce

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