fear

I'm alone — CHC

I'm alone. I can't find peace. Uncertainty Will not cease. Everyone is Dead or dying. Everyone is Cheating Killing Sneaking Stealing or lying. I need a rock

Invisible wounds

You may see the bruises, cuts and scars But the wounds that remain Are pounded into my heart Everyday I wake up I see a physical reminder of that day But the e

"Nothing good ever happens on Gladys"

Maleek S — 14 year old boy

This is not normal And I will never allow it to be Ive seen too many mothers Fall to their knee Children on break from school Unable to enjoy the sun Fearing th

I don't walk I Run towards danger It's how I'm trained I'm not a stranger I have been called to Serve my fellow man That's why I cannot duck But firmly stand.

I have become an open chasm, A vessel to fill. Pouring heartache, pain, and fear Until I'm drowning, And the room is still.

Stop! Remind yourself that this isn't normal. This rushed, frantic meeting Is anything but formal. It's truly abnormal.