Learning From Jennie's Death Poem by Spock the Vegan
Learning From Jennie's Death
My grandpa's sister was a lively child,
but her life was cut short
at the age of seventeen,
Just when it was beginning.
No one wrote a story of her life.
The coroner's report
just says ‘blood poison, '
but that's not the full story.
Jennie had lost her mother
three years earlier.
She was the big sister,
and probably had lots of responsibilities
after her mother died.
One of my aunts (now all deceased)
told me how Jennie died:
A dance was coming up.
Like many teenagers,
Jennie had acne.
After popping a pimple,
she put on her makeup.
How could she have known that
it contained lead?
So many questions remain unanswered.
Did she know what was killing her?
How long did it take for her to die?
Did she suffer?
Now there is no one to ask.
Most of all I want to know
How many people must die before
manufacturers make their products safe?
A very sad story. I would like the answers to your questions as well.
Thanks for your comment. Here's another website with information: http: cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/g7597249/banned-cosmetic-ingredients/
Very sad. Hopefully these days cosmetics are safer than they were back then. My heart aches for your grandpa's sister, and indeed for all young people who are taken so early in life. I remember a young girl who died in my little town at about the age of 11 or so. It seems like they said 'blood poisoning' on that death, too.
Thanks. Cosmetics are safer now, but not as much as you might think. The internet has several sites talking about it such as: http: davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/dirty-dozen-cosmetic-chemicals/
Very touching poem about your relative! Yes, many questions remain unanswered. Thanks for sharing this tribute. She will not be forgotten now.
Thanks. It's important that people don't forget how other people died, especially relatives. In some cases that can save your own life.
Jennie's death brought me shock and sorrow. It is really a painful sight. You have inscribed this event heartfelty. Well narrative poem on death. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your comment. Though I never knew Jennie, it's still sad to hear about it.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Wes Vogler very informative and interesting another warning to check out what you use my daughter was a demon on that for her three girls