Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Two Students


Thank you Two Writing Teachers for creating this space for me to share my corner of the world.

I write this today with a heavy heart.  This weekend a former student of mine lost his battle with cancer.  He was in my very first class, and he is the second student from this class who I have lost in less than two years.  

Two students
traveled different roads 
yet similar paths

one took his own life
cancer took the other

Two students
outsiders
looking in on a world 

a world that was cruel
a world that was unfair

Two students 
with so much to give
but such little time

to live 
to love

8 comments:

  1. As a high schooler, I lost four classmates in the four years that I was attending. One suicide, one boat accident, and two health issues. I know what it did to me as a student - I can't imagine being an adult and experiencing it. Wishing you peace, love, and memories. <3

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  2. Your sadness is palpable. A beautiful tribute.

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  3. Your sadness is palpable. A beautiful tribute.

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  4. So very sad...but a beautiful remembrance.

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  5. Oh Leigh Anne, I'm so sorry. What a beautiful poem to share during this difficult time.

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  6. Leigh Anne, I'll be lifting you up in prayer today. Offering peace and whatever else you might need.

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  7. Leigh Anne, with a heavy heart that you wrote today. Life is uncertain and fragile.

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  8. Oh Leigh Anne, I'm so so sorry! Losing a student is so painful. You are in my prayers. Sending a hug!!

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