Matthew Anish Poet I do not know?

Assasination Raga

Meir Kahane, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy 
 All gone by the assassin's bullet
     My blood chills at 
the thought of another gunshot
   A friend told me  - they know what they are getting into 
He was right!
   But still  - my blood runs cold
Doesn't yours?

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John Smith September 19, 2011 at 7:35 AM The assassin does not always achieve the social goal he seeks. Often the victim 'wins,' as did MLK. The personal havoc, though, can be huge. Fine poem.

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2011 at 8:22 PM coming back to this one. Just love it. And wow, thanks for the compliment. Although I sometimes have difficulty understanding all that Poe is saying, it sure is cool to have a poem of mine compared to one of his!

Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM Sure does, that is why I wrote my last one, "Never forget". These words came to me yesterday as we celebrated Memorial Day. Thanks for sharing. Yours in poetry, Caroline.

Dinda Minardi May 31, 2011 at 7:45 AM this is amazing. Very creative Matthew.

Red Fiery May 31, 2011 at 4:59 AM Yes ! Fantastic write Anish . You have presented a very thought provoking piece .

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2011 at 10:20 PM Yes, I really like this one, Matt. You could add others to this list as well!! ( I do not have it in me to ever let myself be one of these chosen targets)

Joe Maverick May 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM Jesus Jhon the baptist, Apostle Paul & Peter, Thomas, Francis of Assisi, Jeremiah, Sampson, Joseph, (Look at the way these people were treated) and the more effective ones suffered the most, what does it tell you about world values Matthew? enjoyed the write my friend!