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Miscellaneous poetry from James W. M. Harris to his wife Mary.

A poem sent to Virginia Tech for the first anniversary of the tragic events on April 16, 2007. The sender only is identified as "J.W. Class of 2009."

A handmade card with a poem titled "Don't Quit" sent by Jennifer Glover at Bank of America.

A handwritten poem on pink construction paper by Victoria M. sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

This untitled poem by an anonymous individual was originally left with five posters on campus within the first few weeks of the tragic events on April 16, 2007.

A typed poem titled "I Planted a Rose: A Tribute to the Hokie Nation" written by Charlie McCauley with an accompanying handwritten letter to Debbie Day. The handwritten letter has been cropped in this exhibit to protect certain personal information…

A typed poem by Barbara Ledbetter and an accompanying handwritten note sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

An untitled poem and handmade card sent by the Christiansburg Primary School.

A poem addressed to "The Bereaved People of the Virginia Tech Tragedy" written by the September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

A typed poem written by Tim Williamson, dedicated to the 32 fallen Hoakies.

A poem titled "Incident at Virginia Tech" by Derek Wilson and his accompanying letter addressed to Nikki Giovanni. This is one of the two versions Wilson sent to Virginia Tech following the tragic events of April 16, 2007.

A typed poem by H.K. Grave titled "Thirty-Two."

Untitled Poem by Jamie H., written in a card with illustration on front and a quotation from Thomas Campbell on the inside.

An untitled poem by Rebecca C.

A poem written by Yieni addressed to the students of Virginia Tech.

A poem written by "VT Dad" and a handwritten note addressed to President Steger.

A poem handwritten in silver ink on a red card by an anonymous individual.

A poem signed by an unknown individual and their family

A handwritten note and poem titled "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" by an anonymous indiviual who sent these to Virignia Tech following the April 16, 2007 tragedy. 

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Handwritten poem composed during the Civil War by "M. M. Williams".

Case holding poetry in open position

Cover of case holding poetry - embossed "Soldiers' Camp Companion"

Handmade card and poem titled "A Child Loaned" from the female inmates of Cambridge Springs Prison.

This is a poem entitled "Louisiana Anderson" that has been clipped out of a newspaper.

Poem written by Timothy Williamson in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

This poem is a part of the 1940 class of graduating nurses from Piedmont School of Nursing. The class poem written by M. Caroline White, talking about the experiences African American nurses have and will face in the medical field.

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Nnamdi was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

Peace poem by Angennis was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"The Peace" poem by Jasmin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"Peace" poem by Cristin was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"My Peace Poem" poem by Brandon was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"A Poem about Peace" poem by Chandean was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

Peace poem by Kahrelle was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"Peace" poem by Jessica was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

"My Poem All About Peace" poem by Destiny Gilmore was received in 2007 from Public School 72 K, Class 5-5, Brooklyn NY.

The poem "Hope" by Emily Dickinson with an image of a feather, marked "Copyright 2008, Good Grie Resources, LLC."

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.

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. [Personal contact information has been redacted.]

"Forever in Peace" poem is copyrighted 2007 to Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection and was received from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

"Thirty Two Lights" poem is by an unknown author and unknown date.

A typewritten poem starting with the line "On just an ordinary day, a weapon drawn and lives forever changed."

Letter with poem, "Young People in Blacksburg Virginia" from anonymous writer

Photocopy of a poem that says, "I know you're sad and are afraid / because I see your tears. / I'll not be far, I promise that; / and I hope you'll always know / That my spirit will beclose to you, / wherever you may go. / Thank you so for Loving…

Hylton writes a poem to her husband, Lorenzo, about receiving the picture that he sent.