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Poetry

Virginia Tech received numerous poems following the April 16th tragedy. Below are several examples of the inspiring and meaningful pieces that were sent from individuals, both known and unknown.

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"Thirty Two Lights" poem is by an unknown author and unknown date.
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"Forever in Peace" poem by Jill Eisnaugle is from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
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A letter from Mary L. Martin of Tidewater Community College, April 6, 2008, with an enclosed poem "Tears for Tech" by Martin, dated April 16, 2007.
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A letter from Kevin M. Shea, Virginia Tech Class of 1989, dated April 21, 2008, with a poem entitled "Flower, Forest, Meadow: In memoril, 04/16/07", by Shea.
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The poem "Hope" by Emily Dickinson with an image of a feather.
Poetry