Tears flowed today in Newtown
Crying could be heard all around
Twenty children’s lives a gunman took
Along with six adults at the school Sandy Hook
Evil entered the school shortly after nine
Leaving death and destruction behind
No warning no clue or time to prepare
Just the sound of gunshots filled the air
The staff at the school did what they should
Protection of the children; they did the best
they could
Previous practice lockdown drills were of help
no doubt
Many were saved during this tragic shootout
The little lives lost were so innocent and
sweet
Staff gave their lives; their obligations to
meet
As horrible as it was it could have been much
worse
But for the brave ones I write this heroic
verse
I want so badly to share a healing thought
To those in Newtown who are so distraught
While I and many others share in your grief
There are just no words to bring relief
Time is a great healer or so they say
But for those in Newtown healing is a long time
away
We will search for answers and ways to prevent
Future repetition of such tragic events
© Kent Fletcher
December 14, 2012
Dedicated to the precious children who lost
their lives and the heroes who gave their lives
to protect them and others
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kent Fletcher retired as Deputy Chief of the Durham NC
Police Dept. He served with that department for 301/2 years. He is a graduate
of the 162nd session of the FBI National Academy and has an AA and BS degree in
Justice Administration from Guilford College. Writing short stories and poetry
has become a part-time hobby. He can be reached at
hkfletcher@nc.rr.com
