One Bang

• Lacey Burston, Grade 9
• Poetry
• 2013

One bang and the truth is out,
Two people heartbroken from the blast,
Three friends covering for safety,
Four family members beyond recovery,
Five teachers anxious about her grades,
Six o'clock when things start changing,
Seven therapists trying to help,
Eight tries at going back to when everything was normal,
Nine mistakes which cannot be undone,
Ten days of misfortune, unhappiness and recovery,
And all because of one bang.