Santana High Shooting

by Justin - Libra

Sitting alone in my house staring at a bruise
Seeing my self running away on the news

Staring at a picture of a friend who is no more
Hoping that he has been accepted through heaven's door

Knowing that something must have been watching over me
Because I left alive with just a bruise on my knee

When I know that I could have been there
If I could have jumped in front of him or would I dare

Knowing that Santee will never be the same
Knowing that there is no one person to blame

Hoping that this will never happen again
Saying prayers and finishing with amen

Scared as hell because I don't know where Brian has gone to 
Only left with this warning to tell you

Always stay close to the ones you love
Just like me, you never know when they will be sent above.

Reason for writing:

    It's been awhile since I've been able to talk about Santana High School, my school. I never thought that this would happen to small quiet Santee. I just hope that After Columbine, Santee, and other victims of school violence, people will take better measures now to insure the safety of our children who only want to learn. Dedicated to Randy Gordon, Brian Zuckor, Heather Cruz, Trevor Edwards, Berry Gibson, Matthew Heier, James Jackson, Scott Marshall, Melissa McNulty, Ray Serrato, Triston Salladay, and everyone else who was effected physically, or emotionally after the incident. The Santana Sultans will survive!    

Birth sign: Libra
Date created: 2001-07-17 01:05:36
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:44:42
Poem ID: 63936

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