In America about 74,000 people die annually from Fentanyl
You were one of those innocent victims
So Full of life, getting robbed of it so early
So Full of life, getting robbed of it so early
Jeremiah, You were only 15 before fentanyl took you away
From us
From us
You were too curious for your own good
Hanging around with the wrong people
Hanging around with the wrong people
Them leading you farther and farther down the wrong path
Them Leading you to the end of your very bright future.
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I wish I could blame someone else for what you did
But I could only blame you
I feel bad for your family because the help they tried
.
I wish I could blame someone else for what you did
But I could only blame you
I feel bad for your family because the help they tried
To give you Bounced off like a rubber ball
You kept what you did locked away from everyone else
Trying to make sure no one found out
You kept what you did locked away from everyone else
Trying to make sure no one found out
While we were all drowning in sorrow.
Going to your house after what had happened
Going to your house after what had happened
Seeing stress and guilt sinking in your parents eyes
Made my insides twist and turn.
Seeing your sister as well
Giving her a huge hug as she cried in my arms
It felt like you were watching over me as I embraced her
Us Crying over the good memories we all had together
Going to the Park With you and your sister
Playing with your remote controlled cars
And eating rocket pops to cool down in the extreme weather
Remembering those good moments together
Knowing we can’t make any more
Knowing that you are resting peacefully
Is such a relief
But the path that it took you to get there
Could have been prevented a million different ways
If you just allowed us to help
I just wish me and your family
Could have saved you in time.
Seeing your sister as well
Giving her a huge hug as she cried in my arms
It felt like you were watching over me as I embraced her
Us Crying over the good memories we all had together
Going to the Park With you and your sister
Playing with your remote controlled cars
And eating rocket pops to cool down in the extreme weather
Remembering those good moments together
Knowing we can’t make any more
Knowing that you are resting peacefully
Is such a relief
But the path that it took you to get there
Could have been prevented a million different ways
If you just allowed us to help
I just wish me and your family
Could have saved you in time.
--Tommy D., 9th-12th Grade