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Terrorized For Life

In my room playing with a friend Thinking life was great Not knowing, in a split second It was going to degenerate. The door flung open Hard and fast With what I saw next I was aghast. A rifle planted, firm on my forehead Frozen in terror, Was this my error? Given 60 seconds to run Whilst looking at a gun I didn’t stop, for anyone. Ran for help as fast As I could, Running through My neighborhood. I awake with this memory EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE, I just soldier on And stay out of strife. I relive it like it was yesterday, But now I pray. I can forgive But never forget I must move on, And not live a life Of regret.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 10/15/2019 10:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in this contest my friend....
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Date: 10/15/2019 3:32:00 AM
BLessings and Congrats, Gina
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Date: 10/14/2019 12:53:00 PM
Omg Janelle. I know what trauma is like and this type of memory stays with you. I understand. You have a positive, strong ending to the poem. Congratulations for your win. Well expressed :)
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Date: 10/14/2019 12:45:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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