Quick metallic stings swayed your path.
Unkept morals led to misplaced wrath.
Intruded life saving soul, savagely subdued.
Nuetralic coexistence henceforth removed.
Notable soul's transition painstakingly ensued.
Relinquish the angered regret your soul may churn.
Instead focus on those who's hearts passionately burn.
Place your soul with those who now lovingly wait their turn.
Apr 8, 2013
Apr 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM UTC
Quick metallic stings swayed your path.
Unkept morals led to misplaced wrath.
Intruded life saving soul, savagely subdued.
Nuetralic coexistence henceforth removed.
Notable soul's transition painstakingly ensued.
Relinquish the angered regret your soul may churn.
Instead focus on those who's hearts passionately burn.
Place your soul with those who now lovingly wait their turn.
I wrote this poem for a grammar/high school classmate of mine who was killed from a shooting in Oakland, CA on 04 April 2013, as he was driving home from visiting his sick father. Poet aside, I left him my own personal message, look at the first letter of each line, and you will see my personal note to my friend. "Quinn, RIP". I am hoping we can use this poem, and our comments to help those he left behind. You can see his story at...
http://milpitas.patch.com/articles/update-santa-clara-county-paramedic-shot-in-oakland-dies