Shirley Rebstock Poet Free verse

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There is nothing brave about killing unsuspecting people.

Cowards Not Terrorists

Cowards, not terrorists, Call them what they are
Not Martyrs, killers of babies, children both near and far
Cowards, not terrorists, Call them what they are

How much courage does it take to mow down people with cars and trucks
How much courage does it take to be armed with all kinds of ammunition
like a sniper and shoot down cops like sitting ducks

How much courage does it take to shoot unsuspecting people in a show or school
To kill and brutalize with a heart of hate
To fly into buildings, blow up people having fun running in races is beyond cruel

Oh you say, it is for what I believe in, I have courage to take my own life
Or they deserve it, they hurt me, I am angry
They will pay with a gun, bomb, or knife

Cowards that is what terrorists are
Even an old woman could drive a truck through a crowd of people, shoot cops
Plant bombs in crowds and kill people near and far

Some say, my God wants to rid the world of infidels and heathens, then what is left
What is left? People like you who kill children who don't understand
Don't even know their place in the world yet

Cowards, not terrorists,  not Martyrs
Cowards willing to kill babies, children, mothers and fathers
Cowards let us call them what they are
Cowards

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John Castellenas June 20, 2018 at 10:28 AM I agree. Powerful words written. Shirley Rebstock June 24, 2018 at 7:29 PM Thank you for commenting and reading.

Christopher Flaherty July 3, 2017 at 5:26 PM Here , Here Exactly Shirley Rebstock July 4, 2017 at 10:43 AM Thanks for stopping by.

John Hamilton July 16, 2016 at 2:23 PM Martyrs die, they are killed for not renouncing their faith, they do not kill...they are killed. You said it well cowards they are, and they will all get what they deserve, sooner or later. Well done! Shirley Rebstock July 17, 2016 at 9:31 AM You are right about martyrs. Thank you for reading and sharing your comments.

Jan Allison July 16, 2016 at 12:55 PM Powerfully penned Shirley - Such heartbreaking scenes in Nice and Turkey :-( I pray one day we can find peace in the world:-( hugs Jan xx Shirley Rebstock July 17, 2016 at 9:33 AM Yes we need to pray without ceasing. Thank you so much for your comments.