Alarming
sounds strike awake the iniquitous eyes
the
room placements are shadowy; sitting vaguely in darkness
its
gaze has a vile blankness
for
today is the day - everyone dies.
Inviting
sounds call young minds to tend
school
rooms are bright and open; teaching is the mill
the
student body hums with learning; no one sees any ill
heavy
steel doors lock with shiny metal hardware; for evil they fend.
The
demon walks around with hands hidden; twitching
and
enters the school easily; disguised with
wears of goodness
concealing
vile intentions; inquiring “who believes blessedness”
the
devil’s tongue spews out fire until life empties without itching.
Insanity
turns around and around as the cries become a final plea
another
massacre; another school; another town
media
and headlines scream out “Students
Gunned Down”
and
survivors wring hands; curse the deeds; as the children fall into a spree.
(Umpqua
Community College 10/05/15)
