I Walked Away

As an ambulance medic on call,
I’m paged to a school bus accident.
And I rush out to the location,
personal emotions set aside.

I found a scene of bloody carnage,
small bodies, terribly disfigured.
And I approached a badly burnt boy
screaming in agony, who was dying. 

I knew that I couldn't save that boy
and though it hurt, I had to leave him.
For I was too busy with others,
to give him any more of my time.

Despite his torment, I left him there,
for those who had a chance, needed me.
And among the screams, I shut him out,
determined to save other young lives.

Then I felt a tap on my shoulder
a police officer found my son.
And led me to a sheeted stretcher,
and the corpse of that burnt little boy.

My heart shattered, I wanted to die,
I hadn't even recognized him.
And his death will forever haunt me
for as he cried out, I walked away.


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July 1, 2018

12th gradeangstanxietybereavementblank verse

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