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Dec 17
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Stargirl

Terror is valid

For the first time in my life I am terrified.
Terrified for my life and the lives of others. 
Because this is real, this is actually happening.
Standing on the front steps before class, hearing murmurings 
in the classrooms, half the students, including me, are here.
The teachers inform us what the lockdown protocol will be if there is need,
how we can go home if we don't feel safe.
Show us where the darkrooms are, lock the doors.
Whispers in the hallways, everyone looks tense.
School shooting, 
they whisper.
We have been threatened with a school shooting.
No one knows what to do –
fake laughter and scared eyes fill the school
and for the first time ever
I am terrified.
Terrified for my life and the lives of others.
 
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  1. Ice Blink
    Dec 17, 2021

    I had the same threat for my school today. I was absolutely terrified all day. Half of the people i know didn't come to school and even a couple teachers weren't there. It's horrifying to realize what society has come too, and to think that it is reality, it is so close to home for every single person in school including me. Best wishes:( Stay as safe as possible **hugs**

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  1. Stargirl
    Dec 17, 2021

    Im so sorry, that sucks. Yeah, the teachers found a message written on the wall saying "I have a gun in school, its happening today". It was terrifying and the school went into lockdown for 3 hours then had early dismissal. Hope you are safe, sending hugs back :)

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  1. Ice Blink
    Dec 17, 2021

    Ohh my that’s so horrible I’m sorry:( mine didn’t have anything that extreme, I hope everything gets better, I’m glad you’re safe and stay safe as well:)

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