at a loss

ms. emily,
my colleague,
posted this yesterday
after finding out about
a shooting of one of our
student's brother.
her words sum
up the hope
and fear that our
shorties have.
they wrap around
the hope and fear that
we, as teachers, parents,
and good people have.

these are the kids you are
writing and calling for.
please...
don't give up the fight.
now,
more than ever,
we need your
support .

so please....
write.
call.
fax.
send the same letter you wrote last time, even!

the parents thank you.
the shorties thank you.
i am eternally grateful.