A Child Died Today by Poet deVine
A child died today
and the whole world came to see
tuning in from coast to coast
glued to their TV.
Microphones and cameras
shoving in for the best bite.
And I, standing on the outside,
felt it wasnt right.
Dignity is what was missing
as the media scrambled around.
Compassion never had a chance
upon that killing ground.
A child died today
and madness reigned free.
How do I know you ask?
You see, that child was me.
and the whole world came to see
tuning in from coast to coast
glued to their TV.
Microphones and cameras
shoving in for the best bite.
And I, standing on the outside,
felt it wasnt right.
Dignity is what was missing
as the media scrambled around.
Compassion never had a chance
upon that killing ground.
A child died today
and madness reigned free.
How do I know you ask?
You see, that child was me.
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This poem was written just days after the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado. The callousness of the press angered me! I felt as though a part of me died that day and sobbing, I wrote this poem.
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this poem made me cry people will read this comment and think what a crazy emo . but no im me im an average girl who has friends and a loving family . i dont self harm and i dont always look depressed . but i hurt inside . all the time . i wear a fake smile everyday and when im supposed to laugh at something thats meant to be funny i try my hardest to laugh. i feel like ive died inside and all thats left is a living shell. nobody understands me x - nicky |
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that poem was a sweet and touching poem, you really did an great job. you should write so many poems. - sammy |
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you have a beautiful mind and wonderful words . I realy admire you ! - Kimberly |
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I know how you feel. I loved this poem. - DaDa |
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I really enjoyed this poem because I alse believe that the media had no place to interfer with the columbine I realize that the world wants to know but I wouldn't like the press fighting for the best story when "children" had just died. I give you complete props for this poem it was amazing - Kylia |
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aww how sad. its a very sad poem and its actually got a point to it i might add a good point not some insignificant one. lol. really though good poem. nice structure. always smile tina - tina |
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well wow i really liked ur poem alot keep up ur good work and keep writting poems. - marina |
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it was really great! once i read it i was all like,"OH my god! that is great!" and stuff. - Blaze |
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I love the poem due to things that have happened in my school being afraid all the time i know wat its like . GREAT poem ! - shygurl |
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i had never read a poem so touching and emotional as this thanks for the poem - sandy (sis) |
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I thought his poem was great! You deserve a five - Heather |
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aaawww! thats sooo cute! i loved it. it gave me chills. lol keep up your great poems! - sammi |
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I thought it was a great poem. It almost brought me to tears. It was a buetiful and unique poem. I liked it very much. - Courtney |
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Superb! - su |
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You know that it's a good poem when it gives you chills! - Sarah |
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I really liked the poem. Keep up the good work! - Kelly |
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I love this - Cathl |
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That poem was really interesting, i enjoyed reading it.. it also made me think. - Jennifer |
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i felt that this poem was a true statement. whenever something happens in the world today everyone knows. they pay more attention to the bad but never the good. candice - candice |
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I was so moved by the last line of this poem.I have never experienced being so blown away by a poem. great job. I am thoroughly impressed! - courtney |
