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Tragedy

December 20, 2012
By ExpressionisaUniqueConcept BRONZE, Bell Canyon, California
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Tragedy,
It strikes so harshly.
As the tear streams down your face,
It has taken grip on your faith.
It makes you question God,
Question right from wrong.

You must be strong,
You must fight on,
Or you will lose it all.

It can devastate,
So just learn to appreciate,
What’s still in front of you,
Or even what you’re still able to do.

© Carly M., Hopedale, MA

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This is a poem I wrote after reflecting on The Sandy Hook Shooting.
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