Very impressive, I'd love to see more poetry written this well on here. As I read the first couple of lines I was honestly wondering where you were going with this poem, but as I read more it became clear. I really appreciate the background information at the bottom because I haven't heard of this incident, is it was helpful. I liked the simple tone it is written in, however, some of the simple terms hinder the strength of this terrible event. Such as when you described the "smell" maybe a more powerful word could be used than "smell," it just seems too general. The part starting with "one mile" was very clever and my favourite bit of the poem overall.
Good job, keep writing.

I think this has to be one of my favorites. I really love the style you chose. I also really like the way you described what each mile might have contained. Bang up job, Lib.

I love your style! What a great idea for a poem! Another excellent write!