This was written in 2014 at the time of the UCSB shootings. I am still numb. There are still school shootings. This shouldn’t be happening.
Our children go off into the world,
We’ve given them the tools,
They know about good,
And evil,
They know that they need to beware
Be smart
Be aware
Be alert
And yet,
Even in the light of day,
Away from the familiar shadows,
A bright day
Brings unexpected
Tragedy.
It turns us numb
And feeling helpless
Because we can’t live in fear
But we can’t stop it.
My heart breaks today for everyone near UCSB. Wishing peace and healing.
~ Juliette aka Vampire Maman
West Coast Review 