7 years ago. Letisha Reimer was brutally murdered at her high school. Her siblings went to my school and the reality of what had happened was mind-numbing. I still can't believe the school district thought it would be a good idea to attach the new high school to the public library, with no separation. We all knew it was a bad idea and this family bore the brunt of that foolish decision. They bear it to this day, and again, my thoughts and prayers are with them.
I wrote this poem in her honour.
she was not my student
she was not my child
she was not my niece, or neighbour, or sister, or friend
but her little brother was my student
and she went to my school
and she danced a life song that was delightful
and so i deeply grieve her passing
a life cut short short
in the most unjust way
violence and hate
but she stood for joy
and happiness
and love
and somehow
I must change my thinking
to align with hers
instead of with the one who took her life
because He who inspired her life
celebrates and enjoys her company this day
and every day
throughout eternity
and one day
her family will
once again
enjoy her company
because she is and was and will ever be
Letisha
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