Billy Thekidster Poet Rhyme

With My Own Eyes

With my own eyes I witnessed this.
Most would have turned their head away, but I stood there transfixed.
A woman dropped her handbag on the subway track.
She jumped down on the track to get her bag back.
An incoming subway train ended her life
right then and right there right before my eyes.
Many screamed in horror, so many cried,
but I just stood there unable to move. I was paralyzed.
It wasn't until someone shook me and asked, "Are you OK Sir?"
I don't recall if I responded. I just walked off, my mind in a blur.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/woman_crushed_to_death_on_subway_9Z15Jbow2Bk4kdbgNCD2BO

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Amy Green May 11, 2010 at 8:20 PM A truly amazing story. Something I am glad I never had to witness. Congrats Kid- LOVIN' IT!

Carolyn Devonshire May 11, 2010 at 6:48 PM I remember you telling me about this, Bill. It had to be horrible watching such a tragedy. Congratulations on your success in Amy's contest! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2010 at 1:56 PM wow, it must be really surreal to see something like that and realize it was not something out of a movie. Congrats on your win! andrea

Carrie Richards May 11, 2010 at 7:22 AM I remember this one...for sure it was one of the most memorable poems for this contest...a terrible story, and must be a terrible memory for you to recall. Congratulations on your winning poem! ~ Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 11, 2010 at 5:25 AM Congrats Wild Bill on your winning poem in Amy's contest with this great account of strange happenings...enjoy my friend..with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Edward Hill May 11, 2010 at 4:52 AM takes a strong person to with such tragedy. nice write

Margaret Foster May 11, 2010 at 2:49 AM What a terrible experience. I don't wonder you were so shocked. congrats on your winning place Billy....Margaret

Doris Culverhouse April 30, 2010 at 8:13 PM We saw a car wreck and no one died but there was head injuries and I still wonder about those two young men if they got better or not?

Carrie Richards April 30, 2010 at 2:24 PM Wow....if a true incident....I can't imagine the horrible effect this would had on all who were witness!! Truly life lasting nightmare! :(

Sara Kendrick April 30, 2010 at 2:07 PM Billy, this would be a horror..If this is a real life incident and not a topic, it is good that you are writing about it to sort out your feeling..Sara