On Screen

Two newscasters were shot on screen
By some crazed gunman, first unseen;
And all who saw it were in shock,
An image they can never block.

Of course, all horror is a draw
But I am glad I never saw
The bullets hit, the bodies fall;
They pulled the footage, after all.

My heart goes out to kin and friends,
Who’ll see a scene that never ends – 
Their loved ones taking one last breath,
All future plans cut short by death.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 10:40 PM
this is a rare serious one you have done and I really like it, Ilene. I rarely watch news any more so I did not hear of this. It's a sad thing!
Cw Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 4:22 PM
A very fitting tribute Ilene, there is such and endless tragedy of way too much live footage, especially on live television. this so heartbreaking upon one's eyes. hugs to everyone that needs some words of encouragement...... hugs Theresa
Allison Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 3:52 PM
A fitting tribute Ilene:-) Such a tragedy Ilene I just saw the pictures in the paper not the live footage - my heart goes out to all concerned:-( hugs Jan xx
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