Be Good
Be Good
I grab my jacket
Keys dangling from my fingers
My hand twists the door knob
But each time
I do not leave
Not without hearing one of my parents say
"be good".
Breaking News
September 11, 2001: terrorists took over four planes, crashing them into a field in Pennsylvania, the Twin Towers in New York City, and the Pentagon. There were 2,996 deaths and over 6,000 who were wounded.
As I start my car,
I hear the words of a new tragedy
Another person who was not good
I close my eyes
Whispering the words
Reminding myself to
"be good".
Breaking News
December 14, 2012: twenty children and six teachers are dead after a gunman went on a killing spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School
All these tragedies
So much death
So many monsters
I am reminded of how lucky I am
To have a safe environment
To have parents who remind me to
"be good"
Breaking News
April 15, 2013: two bombs were set off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding several hundred.
The two words are simple
But they hold more meaning
Than one may think
Being told to "be good"
Should not be taken lightly
It should be followed through with
Breaking News
November 13, 2015: gunmen and suicide bombers attack a concert, a major stadium, restaurants and bars, and left 130 people dead and hundreds wounded.
It makes me wonder
If their parents
Told them to
"be good"
Breaking News
May 22, 2017: a bomb is set off at the end of an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 people and injuring more than 100 others.
"Be good"
Why didn't some people listen?
Melanie, Your wise advice reflects a pure soul emanating truth and beauty.
Edith castrechini | 2017-06-03 11:20:57
Thanks Melanie!A powerful article.It was just what I needed.
Eileen Hote | 2017-05-30 16:02:25
Thanks Melanie. Very insightful --Terri
Terri Buday | 2017-05-29 06:52:25
Simple and profound. Nicely done. Thank you.
Mary Greendale | 2017-05-29 05:51:51