YA Causes/Tough Issues continues with
G:
Gun Violence
Today’s song: Jeremy by Pearl Jam. The song was a hit in 1993 and was based on a true story about a 15-year-old boy who killed himself in front of his high school class. So gun violence is by no means a new issue to schools.
Drawing pictures
Of mountain tops
With him on top
Lemon yellow sun
Arms raised in a V
Dead lay in pools of maroon below
Daddy didn't give attention
To the fact that mommy didn't care
King Jeremy the wicked
Ruled his world
Jeremy spoke in class today
Jeremy spoke in class today
For organizations that help teens deal with gun violence, visit the Moxie Writers’ post today.
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Moxie Writers will briefly address a YA Cause or Tough Issue facing teens, then offer organizations that aid in the cause, starting with the appropriate letter of the alphabet.
At Rebecca’s blog, she will list a book and characters associated with the issue of the day. This may or may not begin with the designated letter.
Here at my blog, I will share a song with some of the lyrics that pertains to the cause.
I love Pearl Jam and love this song. I didn't know it was based on a true story! How tragic. :(
ReplyDeleteThat song won a Grammy I believe. Very powerful.
ReplyDeleteGreat song, sad message.
ReplyDeleteSuch a terrible tragedy for everyone.
ReplyDeleteomgosh---probably the worst thing any parent can live through
ReplyDeleteLord I love Pearl Jam. Such an awesome band.
ReplyDeleteHappy A through Z blogging!
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Sad situations that I wish we didn't need to address. Maybe one glorious day, parents won't need to anymore.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the background of that song and I'm a Pearl Jam fan.
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