A poem about a tragic shooting in Allen, Texas that claimed eight lives and left seven wounded. The poem describes the panic and terror that filled the air as the shooter began targeting innocent shoppers. The author mourns the loss of the victims and implores readers to stand together in support of one another during times of tragedy. Ultimately, the poem serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and love in the face of unspeakable violence.
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In Allen, Texas where the sun shines bright,
A tragic event caused a fright-filled night,
Hundreds of shoppers were met with despair,
For a gunman stepped out, and life wasn't fair.
Exiting a sedan, silver as the moon,
He took aim and began to shoot, all too soon,
Panic and terror filled the air,
As people ran in every which where.
Eight lost their lives, a tragedy so great,
Seven were wounded, and the town was in a state,
Of shock and mourning, sadness all around,
As the victims' stories were slowly unwound.
Families and friends left to grieve,
Wondering why, and trying to conceive,
Of a reason why anyone would do,
Such an evil act, so untrue.
Allen, Texas, forever marked by this day,
A reminder of the horrors that can come our way,
But in times of tragedy, we stand together,
Supporting one another through the stormy weather.
May we never forget the eight who have passed,
Their memory forever in our hearts to last,
And let us strive for peace and love,
In honor of those who look down from above.
