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My Most Fearful Day of Work
I have never been so terrified.
It was just an ordinary day
"Are you here to pick up?"
"Yes. This is my name and date of birth..."
Until this came out of my coworkers mouth...
"Oh my God! A guy just got stabbed in the front of the store!"
Two of my coworkers were brave.
They walked to the front of the store and helped the victim.
I was so scared I could barely breathe.
I don't know what ended up happening
Besides an emergency room visit.
I hope he's okay.
Without even knowing him,
I know he, and his family, don't deserve that.
About the Creator
Rene Peters
I write what I know, usually in the form of poetry. I tend to lean towards mental health, epilepsy, and loss/grieving.
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Most people talk about things that bother them as a way to vent their emotions, another way is through writing. As I sit writing in my car, I ponder how much writing, in itself, has helped me become the person I am today. I have endless amounts of pages filled with poems, stories, and sometimes random blurbs. Writing is a window into your soul. The simple action of writing has benefited me; by helping me to achieve a better memory, helping me to learn and grow intellectually, and helping me to communicate my emotions.
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Comments (4)
Sometimes I wonder if the world has gone mad! I hope things have been quieter since this incident.
Omgggg, I really do hope he's okay. That's so tragic!
Terrible event. 🙁 I’d like to think that I could help someone too.. I guess it depends upon the circumstances but my anxiety tends to make me freeze.
That must have been so scary for everyone there