A Windy Monday

This morning I thought I’d reach out and touch you But you weren't lying next to me I walked outside and found you I found you'd already left me But soon I’d be joining you in the sky Given flight by a murderous passerby Tell them what you want about sorrow and regret Show them what you think will help make them forget Strength in numbers means nothing today We've all been taken away and there's nothing you could ever do or say The wind blows with such a hateful moan It's a shame the rain has left us all alone Short-lived as our screams are made to be Are out-heard only by the thunder of jealousy The vultures are coming with their cameras Apologies and silent moments only remind them of us Let us lie forevermore in the peaceful seclusion of our tombs Than keep us here dying ever in these Godforsaken classrooms A flag today and a ribbon on the next Can't relieve the emptiness in their chests Think me, think of us, but your words are not enough To take this back, to give us sway To make them forget this long, windy Monday -------------------------------------------- Rest in peace and God bless. Dedicated to the fallen students of Virginia Tech. April 16, 2007