Audrie Pott

One of many
Stillness life
A beauty so rare with the smell of innocence in her hair.
That smile and youthful gaze.
Taken on that sad day.
Grown have we to teach and pray?
Grown have we to take the time
And cherish each day?
Grown have we to hold each other’s hand?
But no! We have fallen so far and so fast
Given into things that never last!
Where were we in her time of need?
Where were we never hearing her scream?
Where are we when children play?
Letting them think and go astray?
Open the doors and let the Elephant in
Speak and be patient to one so small…so thin…
We must echo and reach within
Giving our children to fight and reach for the light!
We cannot teach if our hearts are broken and shattered.
Look away
Look away
For the things that matter…..
Copyright 2013 Edward Perez