As I was going through my reader this week, I came across a poem that gripped my heart and turned my stomach, so I knew I had to share it with you. Katherine wrote this poem about an event that happened in the lives of their family, and a girl that goes to school with her son.
Thanks Katherine for touching our lives with your words. To read more of Katherine's poetry, stop by her place.
~Brian
Arms Outreached
a poem by Katherine
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
