Elena

Her name was Elena Chubby cheeks, a giggly girl Hardly cried in infancy Discovered dyslexia at age three Her name was Elena Determination, Pursuit Working hard everyday Dyslexia would not stand in the way Her name was Elena Trying, trying again Little by little things improved Dyslexia was no excuse Her name was Elena Honor roll, Valedictorian Above the rest she stood Rid of dyslexia for good Her name was Elena Accepted, Enrolled High school graduate and college-bound To great things she would amount Her name was Elena Wounded, Injured The fault was not hers The other driver one can infer His name is Alex Careless, Forgetful Was the other driver Texting and driving, but a survivor His name is Alex Texting and driving Last words were “on my way” Before the crash ended Elena’s day His name is Alex Sorry, Regretful His choice cost a life One text changed a world Her name was Elena Remembered, Cherished Loved by family and friends Her legacy never ends Her name was Elena Never forgotten She is an inspiration to all The story of one who overcomes challenges Although her end was tragic Her life was truly magic Her pursuit and spirit lives on No message is worth dying for Choose wisely, the choice is yours.