A day of love, a day of hearts:
Valentine's Day, twenty eighteen.
The day started out like any other
But ended in a horrific scene.

Students in Parkland, Florida,
Shared their valentines today.
A former student entered the school
To celebrate in a different way.

An AR-15 assault-style rifle
Was that student's valentine.
Killing and hurting students and teachers
Was his version of "Please be mine."

All it takes is a single person
To drag a special day through the mud.
Roses and hearts with Cupid's arrow
Lie on the ground, splattered with blood.

Are we failing our people here?
When shootings occur, we ask for prayers
Instead of taking appropriate measures.
What a sad state of affairs!

Most of us enjoy our day;
Our lives return to normal tomorrow.
Valentine's Day for people in Parkland
Forever will be suffused with sorrow.

-by Bob B (2-14-18)

Can you see me in the cold light of day,Do I look pretty
Can you see me in the cold light of day, Do I look look unhappy
Can you see me in the cold light of day, Do I look broken on the floor

Yes you can see me
I am beautiful
I am happy
I am repaired from your touch

You are lost
You are unhappy
You are broken

Reactions caused by your own actions

Learn from your regret and take time to reflect
Grow and develop be a better version of you

When you meet that special person give them them someone new and improved