Pulse

Laughter in the roar of the room
Echoes of teenagers' voices
The taste of crappy cafeteria food
Sunlight pouring through windows
Talking with the people I love

Two young men approached the window
My classmates ran for their lives
Shots were fired
Pulses cease
13

The beat of the songs
Ringing in my ears
Colored lights fill my eyes
The alcoholic smell encompasses my nose
Dancing with the one I love

Screams filled the air
It covered the music
Shots were fired
Pulses cease
49

Singing kid songs
Teaching simple math
Giving out band-aids and tissues
Scolding the trouble-makers
Handing out prizes for good behavior

Shrill cries rang out
Tears of fear on each child's face
Shots were fired
Pulses cease
27

Listening to a lecture
Boredom filled my mind
My hand numb from writing
Trying to absorb the information
Gazing outside the window

We hear of the other building
Blood and screams fill the campus
Shots were fired
Pulses cease
32

The soft voice of the singer
The crowd going wild
City lights around us
People of all backgrounds surrounding me
People of all ages having fun

Moms shield their babies
Everyone drops to the ground
Shots were fired
Pulses cease
58

Kids handing out valentines
Teachers droning on
Carnations delivered at each door
Eyes glancing at the clock
Pencils scraping on the paper

The fire alarm rings
Students and staff run out the door
Shots were fired
Pulses cease
17

No more shots fired
No more pulses ceasing
No more
Never again