~One~

One little girl
Two pieces to her heart
Three people gone
Fourth will soon part

Five hours of sleep
Six hours to cry
Seven hours of class
Eighth hour she'll die

Nine days have gone
Ten boxes of ownerless things
Nine we miss you cards
Eight for the smile she brings

Seven absent for a week
Six smiles missing
Five teachers crying
Four of them still wishing

Three at the funeral
Two by the grave
One seat empty
The boy she tried to save