A Matter of Chance

this is #3 of the first poems i ever wrote, i believe the set of them was for my english composition class my first year in college.
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written Spring 1994

A Matter of Chance
by jennie kathryn


She lies peaceful as a tot
Who has not yet learned to deceive.
..Will she soon awaken?
I think not,
All we can do now is prepare to grieve.
..What has she done, to be put in this state?
The fault lies not on her, but another.
..This is no accident caused my fate.
It was caused by one who could be a father or a brother
..I don't think she'll ever live like me or like you
To live, she'll have to put up a fight.
..If she doesn't, what will we do?
It'll be their decision, they'll choose what's right.
..With her injuries, it'll be a terrible life to live.
..In cases like this, death may be the best gift to give.