Oklahoma's Green Eyed Angel Poem by Patricia Kelley

They say she had the brightest green eyes.
She was very smart and wise.
She was a child that had great potential.
But, she was restricted because of geography’s residential.
She had big dreams.
But, May the 20th would be the last time anyone would hear her scream.
It wouldn’t be from sounds of laughter.
Or from someone chasing after,
It was the fright in her voice.
Made by choice,
That came from decisions of a higher voice.
They wouldn’t put shelters in older schools.
Schoolchildren would only get shelters in new Oklahoma schools.
Again, someone could say, it was just bad luck to be there that day.
Some would say.
But, they know how many schooldays there are.
It’s the better geographical areas that they care.
About,
Leaving the older schools out,
I think it’s time to shout.
Oklahoma needs shelters in older schools too.
What about you?
Do you really think a child’s security during a tornado is their own arms over their heads?
When they’re not even in the comfort of their own beds,
Children get scared, when they have nightmares.
They aren’t exactly dreaming of riding on a white mare.
When the tornado sirens go off in Oklahoma!
I can’t imagine the fright on their faces.
When they feel the tight braces!
Come on Oklahoma,
I know you’re not in a brain coma.
You go home to your safe families, and leave others in harm’s way.
If you don’t have the money to pay for these shelters, can we not have public awareness?
And treat all Oklahoma children with fairness.
So, they will all be treated equally in Oklahoma, where the skies aren’t always blue.
This tornado should leave a clue.
Oklahoma shouldn’t have to pay anymore dues.
There is no excuse.
This is child abuse.
Worn by bigger and tighter shoes,
It’s time you knew!