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Prompted by the increasing number of stories in the UK press ... the latest attack was on a scooter delivery driver who has been blinded and is fighting for his life ... the attacker has been arrested and is aged just 14, they are still searching for 2 other people who were involved. thanks to hubby for the title which inspired me to write the poem.

corrosive acid is sprayed in a strangers face... he won't see again 11-04-17

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D.W. Rodgers

Date: 11/14/2017 1:28:00 PM

Terrible event - good poem

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 1:34:00 PM

Thanks DW:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/7/2017 6:47:00 AM

I dislike Hate. You hit the nail on the head with this Senryu. Your loving friend forever.( Sorry I have not been around enough loosing my Mother has been paralyzing. Most days it is difficult to move. I will be fine but I have to go through the process. I had the perfect mom. ) Fav!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 1:34:00 PM

Armand it is always wonderful to see a comment from you - take time my friend I understand how difficult the days are for you at the moment:-( love and hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/6/2017 2:53:00 PM

Such a sad incident. Sad for the victim and the child who perpetrated such a horrible act.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 1:33:00 PM

They've now arrested 2 teenagers Richard, I've just looked on the web and there is no update on the condition of the poor victim:-( hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/6/2017 12:57:00 AM

Silence is not an option when is comes to these acts of hate and evil, so very well said!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2017 6:18:00 AM

I had to write about it Arthur it is a heinous crime carried out by a juvenile and now another 16 yr old has been arrested:-) hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/5/2017 8:32:00 AM

Yes, there is a lot of bad blood out there, and a lot of people suffering from it. I did write something you might like the past couple of days. It's number XXX.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2017 6:21:00 AM

I always love your poetry Duke, I'll drop by:-) hugs jan xx

John Gondolf

Date: 11/5/2017 7:49:00 AM

Jan, your senryu sunncinctly tells this sad story. A sad commentary on what our society is becoming. John

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2017 6:23:00 AM

It is so sad someone going about their daily life trying to earn a living is targeted in such a way - thankfully the good in society outweigh the bad but this was a despicable act on an innocent man :-( hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/5/2017 6:14:00 AM

This is such a sad occurrence my friend! I hate that this had happened, it is a devastating thing! I too know what acid will do to a person,, I was a Chemist at one point in my life (Yes I almost have a Chemistry degree) and I used strong acids, and I've seen first hand what it will do to a person if you are not careful with it...you must respect acids and bases or they will hurt you...badly as this poor man now knows! I thought your Senryu on this subject was excellently done! Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2017 6:24:00 AM

sadly Russell from what I have read in the press he's in a critical condition - the perpetrators of this act should get locked up and the key thrown away:-( hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/4/2017 9:10:00 PM

How horrible. All this senseless violence. What is wrong with people?

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2017 12:48:00 PM

It is a sad world we live in especially when it is children who are involved in these acts of violence :-( hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/4/2017 8:33:00 PM

It's so horrible what is happening in the world. Well done, Jan. I wish I could stay here and see more of your poetry. Joe is on his way home and I promised tonight we would have burgers from PUrple Turtle. haha. Gotta get going and I really wanted to finally catch up here tonight!!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2017 12:44:00 PM

It is horrendous to read these of these crimes and to think they have arrested a 14 yr old and a 16 yr old is so awful. Purple turtle - you need to write a poem about that lol:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 11/4/2017 6:33:00 PM

What's wrong with people---In the US recently a 32 year old family man was heading home from work when a 20 pound rock was thrown off an over pass by a 17 yr old boy---penetrating the windshield and killing him. simply insane V6D

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2017 12:42:00 PM

It's a scary world we live in Jerry:-( hugs jan xx

John Michaels

Date: 11/4/2017 4:57:00 PM

These truly are despicable acts... whatever drives these people?! Nicely-penned, Jan. Kind regards, John.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2017 12:42:00 PM

They are despicable acts John - i read today they've arrested a 16 year old in connection with this heinous crime:-( hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 11/4/2017 2:15:00 PM

I know, Jan. I was a chemist so I know what these corrosives can do. It's sickening. // Barry

Jan Allison
Date: 11/5/2017 12:41:00 PM

It is scary it is happening so frequently now and they really should have laws governing the sale of these substances:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/4/2017 1:33:00 PM

- Terrible !!!! - What are these people made of (?) - hugs // Anne-Lise :(

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2017 1:40:00 PM

It beggars belief that people can act like this and to think it was a child who was involved is even more heartbreaking. what a heinous crime to an innocent person who was going about their job as a delivery driver and whose life is ruined if he survives this ordeal:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/4/2017 12:09:00 PM

So sad Jan...many lives ruined over nothing

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2017 12:42:00 PM

They should tighten the rules of purchase of these corrosive substances :-( hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/4/2017 11:51:00 AM

So heartbreaking this is Jan. Too much of this is going on, out of control. Thank you for addressing it.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2017 12:42:00 PM

It's such a tragedy and these attacks are becoming more and more widespread, especially within relationships that have broken down:-( hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/4/2017 11:45:00 AM

How devastating, Jan. How can people be so cruel. Thank you for bringing this to light. Hugs, dear.