Thirty-three souls left this world, gone astray
As sorrow weighed heavily on skies of gray,
While we stop to remember, we must question why
Lives so sweet and tender had to say goodbye.

While no sense can be made, in the wake of such grief
We know in due time, we will find some relief,
In knowing these angels, though taken too soon
Are resting in Heaven, with the sun and moon.

Each angel had been a true blessing on earth
A being so precious and so full of worth,
A child of God, sent stateside to roam
Until utter madness led their spirits Home.

Thirty-three souls left this world, gone astray
And sorrow weighs heavily, still on this day,
In memories, their legacies shall never cease
God be with the Hokies, forever in peace.

© 2007 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection

Virginia Tech has set up a Memorial Fund in the wake of this tragedy. For more information or to donate, please see my Blog or visit: http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php