"The Dark Rose" "The Dark Rose"
Waves crash against the black sand,
Reminding me of that day long ago.
The constant thundering
Reminiscent of the loud shots,
The scrambling footsteps in the dark hallways.
As I think of those shots
That began the end of the world,
I am reminded of the girl
Who had the courage to stand up
And profess her beliefs.
A modern-day martyr she was,
An innocent victim whose death changed many lives.
And I believe there is a simple lesson in her story-
Always stick up for your beliefs,
And don’t let others’ criticism change them.