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Jumping Castle Tragedy

Jumping Castle Tragedy Jumping Castle tragedy Strong winds lift it into the air. School kids falling, Parents screaming, Shocked onlooker’s stop and stare. Five children dying, three left injured This devastation can’t believe. Tears are streaming, People praying, Across the nation many grieve. Devonport a town in mourning Life will never be the same. News distressing, Overwhelming, Why did this happen, all in vain. Young lives lost within an instant Why were these children meant to die? No rhyme or reason, Unbelieving, Lost for words I question why? Perhaps we’ll never know the answer Some things in life one can’t explain. We will remember, This December, And with these families share their pain. Christine 19/12,2021

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/19/2021 10:31:00 AM

Nothing is as bad as a mother watching her child die and not being able to do anything about it! We often see these inflatables take flight in Waikiki from gusts of wind, but no fatalities that I know of.

Christine Watts
Date: 1/28/2022 1:35:00 PM

Hi Rico Thanks for your review and this was a horrible tragedy and I wouldn’t let any of my grandies in them after this It would be too risky Cheers Chris

Deb M

Date: 12/18/2021 5:47:00 PM

Oh Christine how unbelievably tragic and sad is this. Those poor children and families ….I can’t even imagine their loss or pain…..Just not fair! Life just sucks sometimes. Well written. Debx

Christine Watts
Date: 12/19/2021 12:50:00 AM

Hi Deb Yes very sad and now another child has died today from this disaster how awful for everyone. Cheers Chris

Jan Allison

Date: 12/18/2021 4:35:00 PM

well penned Christine, I am sure it was emotional to write this poem, I saw the story on the news its beyond heart breaking and my heart goes out to the parents, relatives and school pals of those who tragically lost their lives, hugs Jan xx

Christine Watts
Date: 12/18/2021 5:44:00 PM

Hi Jan Thank you and yes it was hard to write My tears are close to the surface when i read or see the news Just beyond belief Hugs appreciated xxChris