Throngs snake through the street,
the church their destination.
They'll bury him today.

A foreign dignitary? A prominent political figure?

And the throngs turn the corner,
step onto the sidewalk.
They'll bury him today.

A slain policeman? A fireman taken in the line of duty?

And the throngs make their way
up to the steps of the church.
They'll bury him today.

A rock star? A famous movie actor?

And the throngs enter the church
Where the casket stands.
And they'll bury him today.

He was teased.

He was bullied.

He was eleven years old.

He hanged himself.

And they buried him today.

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http://livesteez.com/news/read...Bu...icide/1835.html

Awwww, so sad. I wasn't ready for the ending. There are no words.

LB, (J)
You cough the essences of despair and that so young a soul was pushed that far is hard to digest.

Jack

I thought this was very well and tenderly expressed. Such grief a parent should never have to endure. No friends should have to endure either.

A little lost soul who saw no other way out of his pain.

This was so tragic, and your telling of it so graceful.

Thank you all...it was just so tragic I had to express it. What a sweet young man. I wonder how those bullies are going to feel the rest of their lives. I only hope through his death they will come to realize their behavior is not just harmless fun and be able to change the path they are on. ~~lb~~

even with tragic subject matters you still weave a perfect poem....you continue to amaze me as you journey from your normal type of poetry. I am enjoying the growth...well done

Rico~~ thank you, my friend, for your wonderful comments. Yes, I am branching out a bit. This one, unfortunately, was inspired by a real incident. I'm glad to see you stop in once in awhile. ~~lb~~

Oh LB,

This was...very well done. I did not expect the somberness (even with it being a piece titled what it was) but I certainly was drained of expression on my face when I reached your intended emotional words.

Seeing your later reply I am sorry that this appears to be a true story. I had been there myself at that age yet did manage to survive it all (and I appreciate what it means to have those thoughts). It is such a very tragic thing and I did not expect this piece to instantly sober my emotions.

You have done well here. Thank you for sharing.

Aeras~~Yes, I was able to get the impact I wanted people to feel. I'm sorry for your past episodes and hope all is well today. Thank you for being a faithful reader. ~~lb~~