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!
17 comments:
Already did!
Sad the drills are needed. Crazy world we live in.
It used to just be drills for fire and tornadoes, too.
It makes me sad that you have to do the drills. Heading over now. Congrats on your story!
Duck and cover has taken on a whole new meaning in this century. Great to have you on my blog today, Jemi.
I wish you didn't have to drills.
We do the drills
knowing they're
never going to save us all
Vey powerful, and sad. Thank you for sharing, Jemi.
My wish as well Marcy
It is indeed
So many drills for so many tragedies
It really has - so sad!
Thanks Lee - it's been fun!! :)
Thanks Jeff
Yes, thanks for sharing this, Jemi. Sad what students and teachers and parents must now live with.
Yes - it's scary and sad
I love this. So true. What a sad, insane world it's becoming.
It is indeed
Very powerful poem. I know the schools near me do the drills too.
~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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