Everything was normal
Everything was fine
And then
The light blinks
We get up
We gather in the corner
We share unsure glances
The light blinks
The teacher locks the door
Turns off the light
The teacher grabs her phone
The light blinks
It is silent
We all stare
No one moves
The light blinks
I am confused
I am scared
I am numb
The light blinks
I think of who it could be
I think of motives
I see faces
The light blinks
I think of my family
I think of my friends
I think of strangers
The light blinks
My friends are scattered
My friends do not know
My friends might be hurt
The light blinks
I worry
I hope
I pray
The light blinks
…
…
…
The light stops blinking
It was a false alarm
Continue with school
But in my mind
The light blinks
