Glancing back at the week that was
My heart it sinks inside
I wonder about her youthful life
And wish she hadn't died
What could make a young heart fret
So much she couldn't breathe
What would make her end her life
It's so hard to conceive
I wonder if she realized
In the making of this choice
The finality of this moment
That would take away her voice
I tell my sons there is nothing
That they can't come share with me
I would rather that they share their lot
Than feel they have to flee
I didn't even know this girl
But her death it caused a shock
How fragile a young mind can be
Us parents must take stock
Lets not take our kids for granted
Lets remember we must teach
Our children to live wholly
With our hearts & arms outreached
By KMF
Wow Katherine, this is one of the best poems with such a powerful message I've ever read. If you don't mind, let me know, and I'd be interested in reprinting this in the future.
ReplyDeleteHi Matty ... It has been a sad week. A student from my sons High School took her life at the beginning of the week & no one really knows why. Apparently she was liked by both the faculty & the students & seemingly happy. So it is so hard to fathom how this could have happened.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome to print this Matty! Thanks for your comment. Have a great weekend
Oh my, I'm sorry to hear this. From the tone of the poem, I had the impression it was from experience.
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dang. hate to hear about htis...and ues i will give my boys a hug when i get home...sorry.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem on a tragic subject.
ReplyDeleteSad, this one...
ReplyDeleteCame by way of Matty's blog. Thank you for using this tragedy to give a gentle reminder to all of us to talk to our kids and do all that we can to ensure their well-being. Life is hard. It's so awful to know there are those that felt it was not worth the fight.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI'm here by way of Matty.
Love your blog. Following.
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Oh my gosh, so sad. That just broke my heart and gave me chills.
ReplyDeleteCame over from Matty's site.
ReplyDeleteGosh, this is so tragic. I wonder what she was thinking to cause her such unhappiness. These are things that we will never know, but there is an awful lot of pressure put on kids today.
Thoughts are with you and yours.
Matty thank you kindly for reposting this on your blog, I am moved that it has moved you so. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi Brian it is sad reality that things like this happen .. such a terrible loss of a young life, but I felt moved to write about it because I think we all need to be more present in our children's lives.
Hello Monkey thanks for your comment. :)
Hi Opaque .. thanks for stopping on by :)
Hello Intomystic... thanks for stopping by for a visit and know that you are welcome here any time & thanks for your comment
Hello Christine thank you kindly for visiting and for joining my blog. Your comment is welcome, just as you are. It was a sad week, especially for the children who were close to her at school. I didn't know her personally but I still grieve her loss. .
Hi CM ...It's so terribly sad & tragic ... thanks for your comment.
Alice In Wonderland ... Matty is such a lovely man.. I am honored that he reposted this on his blog. Yes, when my son told me about it..so many questions went through my mind. It is really so very hard to fathom. I feel terribly for those that were close to her. She was too young.
Sad story! As a parent my heart goes out 2 her fam and friends. Premature deaths are the worst and we as parents need 2 hear our childrens....Such a sad story!
ReplyDeleteKatherine, this poem made tears flow...As someone who suffered depression my ENTIRE life..I understand....I came close more times than I want to remember...I seriously think thats why God gave me my first daughter at a young age, then my youngest shortly after...They are the ONLY reason I am still breathing on this earth....This is sad and you may never know why...My heart aches for her pain and the pain of her family and people this touched...
ReplyDeleteOver from Matty's since his reccomended readings are always to be done.
ReplyDeleteThese words are so ... compact - and say so much with so little. I felt goosebumps and am left saddened and wondering "why". We may never know - since we can never really know what goes on in someone else's head...
...and when someone so young dies, one is left wondering what was lost to the world... what talents, thoughts, ideas, creations she might of ... but now, will never...
hey there...on mondays i highlight a poet on a poetry blog i share with some other poets...would like to highlight you and particularly this piece...would you be open to that?
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I am coming by from Matty's. That is a beautifully written, tragic and poignant poem. I have a hard time fathoming how such a young life can feel so hopeless, but now it happens...when I was younger one of my friend sister attempted suicide. Thankfully she failed and has went on to have a lovely life, but it was devastating.
ReplyDeleteMy mom was just telling me about a time she thought I was "in trouble" as a teenager...honestly I had no idea what she was talking about...things were not always rosy but that is too permanent a solution.
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Absolutely the honest truth in your words. A great job and so appropriate. There seems to be so much of that now among the young folks. I do not understand it. I love life and want to live as long as God sees fit.
ReplyDeleteLV it is most definitely a hard one to understand and I too want to be around for as long as God permits. Thanks for coming by!
ReplyDeleteHi Holly..thank you kindly for stopping by, it was lovely of Mr Toast to send you all this way. It was such a tragic event. It astounded me that someone whom was considered an excellent student, and someone whom was well liked by both students & teachers would see no other way out of whatever was troubling her. It made me think that we don't always know everything that goes on in a young persons mind. I think it is important as parents that we keep the door of communication wide open for our children so that they feel safe & comfortable to tell us anything & know that we will still love them. A problem shared is a problem halved.
ReplyDeleteHello Intense Guy...thank you so much for popping by to have a read.Yes that is exactly what is going through my mind, is what life could have been for her. It is such a terrible terrible loss.
ReplyDeleteHi Jstar... depression affects a lot of people in this world & a lot of the time people are unawares of what is going on & fail to seek the right kind of help. And just like in your case, life changing events, like the birth of children, falling in love or making meaningful friendships can turn it all around. Just like your 2 gorgeous girls did for you. I am so glad that life changed for you & that you are now happy!
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ReplyDeleteHiya Champ...thanks for your comment. It is so true..we as parents need to be ever present in our children's lives & most of all, listen to them.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Stopping by from Matty's. What a sad, sad situation. My heart goes out to family. YOur words make a lot of sense. It's a good reminder to hold your kids close. Thank you.
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hey there just wanted to let you know i just posted the spotlight of your poem...
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Hello Joanna thank you kindly for stopping by. It is a terribly sad situation & one that defies all reasonable explanation, which is why I felt compelled to put my thoughts in words. Thanks for you comment.
ReplyDeleteHey Brian.. thank you so much for spotlighting my poem, I feel so honored.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sad...
ReplyDeleteYes..very! Thanks for reading.
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