The Fight by Kara Chernushin Riccitelli
Bloody, broken, bruised, and branded,
Fractured ribs, the punch has landed.
Battered, wounded, twisted legs,
"Let me go!" the victim begs.
Now doubled over, spitting teeth,
His mother screams, consumed with grief.
Show no mercy, fight to death,
Till a broken body's all that's left.
There's no reason, none at all,
To cause this high-aimed youth to fall.
"Help me! Help me!" He gasps and cries,
But knows they'll beat him till he dies.
Pathetic soul left all alone,
Bloody face, shattered bones.
The mother wails, "It's not his time!"
They will pay for this vicious crime.
With no regret, remorse, or sorrow,
The gang will strike again tomorrow.
Now roses lie upon the grave,
Cherished friend we could not save.
Fractured ribs, the punch has landed.
Battered, wounded, twisted legs,
"Let me go!" the victim begs.
Now doubled over, spitting teeth,
His mother screams, consumed with grief.
Show no mercy, fight to death,
Till a broken body's all that's left.
There's no reason, none at all,
To cause this high-aimed youth to fall.
"Help me! Help me!" He gasps and cries,
But knows they'll beat him till he dies.
Pathetic soul left all alone,
Bloody face, shattered bones.
The mother wails, "It's not his time!"
They will pay for this vicious crime.
With no regret, remorse, or sorrow,
The gang will strike again tomorrow.
Now roses lie upon the grave,
Cherished friend we could not save.
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This poem is about the unfortunate loss of innocence when a child dies. A mother watches her young child get beaten to death by gang members, feeling helpless and hopeless all at once.
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Ireally like that poem because I can relate to it - DeAndra |
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It was really touching. Had a lot of feeling and the rhyme was extravagant. It's like a song to my ears. - Carolina |
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I love this poem! - Amanda |
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i love your poem it really reminds nme what goes on in the city that i live in and the school i attend you hear about things like this all the time - alana |
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this is fantastic and lovely poem. keep it up! - martina |
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This is deep. Im not one to share my problems, but i went through this with a friend too. - Sarah |
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this was a very good poem however it was sad unfortuntely this happens everywhere but somehow i think in my part of town it happens regularly and it is painful to see a friend die infront of you but good job i know i couldnt have been able to come up with those wonderful but true words - Brianna |
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this is a very touching poem - olivia |
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Well what can I say about this? Wow really sums it up. I think that touches everyone that read it. It was great. - Kayte |
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This was a really sad, but gret poem. It really makes people think about how some people treat eachother, Thanks for writing! - Allana |
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i really loved this poem it touched me so much because about 6 months ago i lost my best friend who was also my boyfriend to a stupid gang who beat him till his death. i really reach out to those in the same position as me and i hope people will stop being so ridiculous and beating up innocent people - mj |
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I really like this poem. I started to cry. My good friend is in a coma right now after being beaten nearly to death by someone. It's so hard to see his mom so upset. He is her only child. - Kaitlin |
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this reminds me of a friend i had. and a victim of a gang. there are gangs all over the place and i dont c why ppl want to do stuff like that. dont they ever realize all the people they are hurting?? this poem touched me. really good poem. - kayla |
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This poem was very excellent in my opinion. It shows how a little fight can turn into a big thing. - Megan |
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This poem touched me deeply. I am a former gang member. now I am in Law Enforcement. I struggle to this day with the fallout of a life steeped in violence. Destruction seems forever at the door. thank you. Kris - Kris |
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Really good. I'd give it a 10 (1-worst, 10-best) - Vane |
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THIS IS A REALLY GREAT POEM - LYDIA |
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i really love your poem my friend is dead because of a stupid gang i love the way you write i think your really good i love it a lot - samantha |
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i loved it so much. - haley |
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well,this was a very powerful poem. The same thing happened to my very close friend and my other friend is dealing with issuses that might lead to that. But i did love the poem. - Briana |
