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.