Hearts, Souls, and Minds

58 million smiles

That never made someone laugh,

58 million pairs of hands 

That never got to clap.

58 million pairs of feet

That never got to run,

58 million pairs of eyes

That never saw the sun.

58 million beautiful faces

And no two were alike,

58 million pairs of legs 

That never pedaled a bike.

58 million cries

That were never soothed by a hug,

58 million graves

That never will be dug.

58 million mouths

That never squealed with glee,

58 million voices

That never said "Mommy, Look at me!"

58 million minds

Never taught to read,

58 million people

We thought we didn't need.

58 million cheeks

That never got kissed,

58 million names

Is too many to list.

58 million hearts

Never allowed to love,

58 million souls

That rest in Heaven above.

-Katie Marino

In memory of 58 million Americans who have perished.