Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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His Last Day

He left home this morning 
With his hoodie keeping him warm
Saying goodbye to his mama
And continuing on out the door

He sat down at his favorite desk
Where he could hear the best
And began to flip through the pages
Of an amazing book he’s found

That’s when the silence turned around
And shrieks of excitement began to sound
There were shooters inside the school
Evidently, no one knew….

His last day on this earth was normal
Here one moment, gone the next
Why did he have to die so young?
Only God has the answers to this one.

His mama remembers that morning
Now it is chiseled on her weary mind
A simple gesture, a kiss on the cheek
Was the last time she would feel his love




September 30, 2019
HERE ONE MINUTE, GONE THE NEXT Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Line Gauthier

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Andrea Dietrich October 18, 2019 at 7:05 PM this was very well written and a moving poem, Regina.

Timothy Mcguire October 15, 2019 at 4:14 PM well written and touching

Gershon Wolf October 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM Way too common an event these days... Well chronicled, Regina... Congrats on your placement in Line's contest. Warm wishes, Gershon

Eileen Manassian October 1, 2019 at 1:57 AM Oh...How sad. These mass shootings tear at the heart of the loved ones of the victims, and our hearts as well. You have brought this to light well with this poem, dear. May God protect all those young people in classrooms...Hugs