in depth look at poem: This poem is another one about the loss of morality of America. It is also about the frailty of humanity.


society

John had an excellent future
he had straight A's
and a beautiful girlfriend
who loved him.
BUT THAT IS GONE-
he's dead, shot in the chest
just because he was there.

Helen had an excellent future
she had a lot of friends
and working skills
that guarenteed her a good job.
BUT THAT IS GONE-
her now x-boyfriend got her pregnant
because he didn't want to wait.

Aaron had an excellent future
he had everything he wanted
and loving parents
who helped him.
BUT THAT IS GONE-
the drugs his friends gave him
took his life.

Sarah had an excellent future
she had a sweet personality
her parents taught her right
which helped her stay out of trouble.
BUT THAT IS GONE-
Satan told her she was no good
so she took her own life.

-Jonathan Johnston


© Copyright 1995 Jonathan E. Johnston


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