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11/17/2015

Poem: 'Today I Walked (Pray for the World)'

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by JESSICA HOLLAN
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​I took the long way to my building today
It was cold outside
I had no jacket with me
And by the time I reached my room my fingers were numb
But today I walked
I walked for all those who will never walk again
I walked for those who are too afraid to walk their streets
I walked because I am safe
And I am blessed
And I need not fear terror in my small town
So today I walked
I walked for Paris
For Japan
For Korea
For Mexico
For Lebanon
For everyone who fears their streets
Today I walked
It was quiet on my walk
It was peaceful on my walk
It was safe on my walk
On my walk I knew that I will never experience the pain those who are terrorized will feel
So today I walked slower
Because I am lucky
Because I am safe
Because I take my walk for granted
Over 1000 people died yesterday
Over 1000 people who will never walk
Today I did not walk for me
Today I walked for them

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Denise flores
11/17/2015 07:09:53 pm

Beautifully written. You at a beautiful person inside and out.. God bless you..

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Brianna Jones
11/17/2015 07:52:50 pm

That poem so eloquently stated what I've been trying to convey ever since the tragidies of Friday the 13th. Absolute perfection.

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