We do the drillsto keep kids safe
in case the unthinkable
happens
We do the drills
to give them
a tiny sense
of control
We do the drills
to combat
the helplessness
We do the drills
in hopes
the drills will save them
We do the drills
knowing they're
never going to save us all
***
On a lighter note, I'd love it if you popped on over to C. Lee McKenzie's blog where I'm a featured author today introducing my story Until Release that will be published in the upcoming anthology Tick Tock: A Stitch in Crime!
Already did!
ReplyDeleteSad the drills are needed. Crazy world we live in.
It is indeed
DeleteIt used to just be drills for fire and tornadoes, too.
ReplyDeleteSo many drills for so many tragedies
DeleteIt makes me sad that you have to do the drills. Heading over now. Congrats on your story!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteDuck and cover has taken on a whole new meaning in this century. Great to have you on my blog today, Jemi.
ReplyDeleteIt really has - so sad!
DeleteThanks Lee - it's been fun!! :)
I wish you didn't have to drills.
ReplyDeleteMy wish as well Marcy
DeleteWe do the drills
ReplyDeleteknowing they're
never going to save us all
Vey powerful, and sad. Thank you for sharing, Jemi.
Thanks Jeff
DeleteYes, thanks for sharing this, Jemi. Sad what students and teachers and parents must now live with.
ReplyDeleteYes - it's scary and sad
DeleteI love this. So true. What a sad, insane world it's becoming.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed
DeleteVery powerful poem. I know the schools near me do the drills too.
ReplyDelete~Jess
It makes me sad that it's a necessity. It certainly stresses out some of our kids who have come here from countries at war.
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