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Crouching Tiger
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Crouching Tiger |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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( A child in our state was killed by his terrible allergy to peanuts, from a deadly lunch, packed by his school lunchroom. He got rid of everything he thought had peanuts but the cookie had it hidden with no obvious signs. ) As dear and beloved as are yours and mine, A charming and happy nine-year old child. Stalked by a secretive crouching tiger, Hiding in his blood stream, fearsome and wild. It was just a little class-room picnic. Paper bags filled with a nourishing lunch. Their appetites were whetted by the outing. They were a young and active, hungry bunch. With eager anticipation they stopped, To enjoy the culinary delights. But this little child must examine his Carefully, before he takes any bites. Peanut butter sandwitch, given away. Trail mix! he dared not eat any of these, Leaving him nothing but a small cookie, His young, healthy appetite to appease. He took just one bite, all that was needed For the deadly crouching tiger within. His promising young life quickly ended, Before it had a fair chance to begin. There is plenty of blame to go around, Among parents, doctor and school. Someone was careless and he paid the price; For allowing the wild tiger to rule. By Joyce 5/29/01 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 05-29-2001).] |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
I hate it when Hunger hits you like that, like your stomach suddenly says 'stop, now feed me otherwise I wont go on' . Great poem, thanks a lot . L.of.L. Tommy . XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 'There is only a very thin line between genius and insanity, this is measured only on sucess; I am proud to be considered an under-achieving genius'. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: We have been following this tragic story in the newspapers and on the TV news. Of course, it should never have happened, but someone, somewhere, was extrememly careless and this poor child paid the price. Your poem covers this story so well. Excellent job. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Watersign6 Senior Member
since 2001-05-25
Posts 823Hurricane,WV |
a horrible tragedy that should not have happened,very very sad,i was on the verge of tears just reading your poem account of it well written but on a sad sad note. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hello Joyce...very clever of you to use such a title with the movie being such a popular hit... and then you hit all between the eyes with a very timely message of how to take care of our children... I know from the work I do...you can never be TOO careful... you are a fine Shepherd....continue on in your watch, and be the vigilant that you are. We need this as a community, and a populace. Well done! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is extremely sad. I'm so sorry this happened |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Joyce What a heartfelt, tragic piece of writing that touched my soul........Sue Suetang |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
very touching, what a sad loss.... Lauren~ *** Nothing Beautiful In This World |
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