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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

Date: 9/19/2011 7:35:00 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

Date: 6/17/2011 8:22:00 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

Date: 5/31/2011 4:58:00 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

Date: 5/31/2011 7:45:00 AM

this is amazing. Very creative Matthew.

Red Fiery

Date: 5/31/2011 4:59:00 AM

Yes ! Fantastic write Anish . You have presented a very thought provoking piece .

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2011 10:20:00 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

Date: 5/30/2011 1:09:00 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!