Walk out.

Elijahad1

These past several days, the shootings have weighed heavily on my mind when I go walking. I awoke this morning and all I can think about are the students who have chosen to "Walk out". If I could be there with them, whether it be in front of them, standing on the side, or behind them. I would say the following: "Good...I am glad. Let them go! Do not get in their way just make a way for them. I have confidence in them to do what is right and they have more courage in their cellular compound makeup than any generation before them. They will not do what is popular or profitable between this side or that side but what is right amongst the people of this nation who are innocent law-abiding citizens. Let them keep on walking, don't get in their way, and don't stop them.                                                                                                                  Don't stop at the teacher's desk, the guidance counselor, or principal's office to ask a question... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop at the edge of the school property; just keep on walking. Don't stop a block away; just keep on walking. Don't stop at the school district zone; just keep on walking. 
Don't stop at a neighborhood, which is determined by culture, economics, language, race, or sexual identity... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop at a place of burial to be reminded of what once was or could have been...just keep on walking.
Don't stop at a medical office to be examined for symptoms of headaches, gastritis, anxiety, severe to moderate depression, P.T.S.D. night terrors, and suicidal thoughts or intentions... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop at a firearms store nor speak to another who has a firearm or to view the object which reminds you of the fear and pain... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop for a law enforcement officer to converse about regentrification of neighborhoods, difference between urban and rural areas, blue and red states., or border security... just keep on walking.
Don't stop to speak with an active duty personal or veteran about the strength, security, and stability of this nation... just keep on walking.
Don't stop at a place of worship, even if it's a quaint or magnificent place to discuss "why is this happening?", too pray, and say this in God's hands and God's time... just keep on walking.                                                                                                                                                            Don't stop at Pennsylvania Avenue and think this is where the president strolls down when he or she is nominated... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop outside the steps of this nation's capital building, where laws, rights. and agreements are made and given without your consent or understanding... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop outside the gates of White House and think " Wow...I wish I had this much security and protection to speak with advisors, leaders, make decisions, and inform the nation"... just keep on walking. 
Don't stop walking until you are in the oval office, look the nation dead in the eye, and don't say a word. For you're walking has done the talking". 

 

                                                                                                                                                Author: Tom Hughes.
                                                                                                                                                A.K.A.: Eli Kane.
                                                                                                                                                04-05-23.
 

 

  • Author: Eli Kane. (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 20th, 2023 18:06
  • Comment from author about the poem: First and foremost, thank you for having me. I used to write a lot, but I stopped. I stopped because of shame and pain brought upon pain from injuries, illnesses, and others. This is my first writing in six years. I am aware a lot of mistakes and error present but it's going to happen. I went walking like I do every day and it just came to me. So, I pulled out my note pad and began writing. It hit me so hard, I began fighting tears on the side of the road. When I came back from the walk, I decided it needed to be shared and this is the result.
  • Category: Sociopolitical
  • Views: 9
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments2

  • L. B. Mek

    Powerful!
    (within your Poetry
    that humane, ideal
    of civil disobedience
    championed by history's
    humanitarian greats
    .. Prevails!)
    a Brilliant utilisation of your Art
    dear Poet, thank you!

    • Elijahad1

      No thank you for your support. I hope to be writing more.

    • Emily Bradshaw

      This is beautifully written. As a high school student myself I appreciate your strength to write about this. Thank you for encouraging myself and the rest of the youth to remain powerful.

      • Elijahad1

        I must speak out! It troubles me when I hear news of students and innocent people being murdered or traumatized for the rest of their days for just attempting to make a better world for themselves and others. I admire your strength to go unto class every day and still have hope in yourself and your fellow students.



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