Nykea Aldridge
(Chicago, Illinois)
She was a mom—I
Have to say was—on
Her way to school
To register her child,
Her younger charge
In a stroller Nykea
Was also attending
She was shot and
Killed; two brothers
Are now charged
There’s so much I don’t
Know, but we know
This:
Parents should not
Die this way, nor should
Anyone
clcouch123 
August 30, 2016 at 7:25 pm
That’s terrible Christopher and I agree. You are very right people shouldn’t be shot down like that.Not to mention, even though the child in the stroller was young, that could mess a child up for life. Even if its only nightmares that never leave. Wonderful, insightful piece.
September 1, 2016 at 2:32 am
The parent’s life was taken, and now children’s lives are broken. No death is good, but this was needless. Thank you for sharing your wisdom of the situation and for your affirmation.
August 31, 2016 at 2:48 am
Oh my! This. This is just heartbreaking! 😦 Why in the world? 😦
YES to your final stanza, brother! YES!
September 1, 2016 at 2:43 am
I don’t know why. Especially when the victims here are innocent. Thank you, sister, for reinforcing the understanding of how wrong this is.
September 1, 2016 at 3:23 am
Yes. The worst part is no answers will ever be given. Sigh.
September 2, 2016 at 2:25 am
Yes, sigh.