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Gun Violence

See in your mind, imagine- no senseless gun death; and a world without prejudice; visualize peace on every city of the world; and dream of no tributes at graves; envision a world with no guns ... no excuses and tears. See in your mind, imagine- no senseless gun death. Is it too much to ask for kindness ? Why do police have to shoot to kill, kill, kill ? And they wonder why the people protest; and criminals can get guns too easily ... it seems to me. See in your mind, image- no senseless gun death. How many more mass shootings ? How many more innocent lives gone ? How many animals killed as trophy kills ? There needs to be an awakening ... before it is too late. _______________________ April 22, 2021 Poetry/Verse/Guns Violence Copyright Protected, ID 04-1348-864-22 All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France Written for the Standard contest, Guns sponsor, Anthony Biaanco, Judged 05/10/2021 Honorable Mention

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George Yiorgos Stathakis

Date: 5/22/2021 10:15:00 PM

Absolutely, my friend. An “awakening” is desperately needed. Very well said, Constance.

Constance La France
Date: 5/23/2021 10:23:00 AM

George thank you so much for the comment and compliment, peace _Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/11/2021 3:36:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A creative write. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Constance La France
Date: 5/11/2021 4:21:00 PM

Paula, thanks for the congratulations and the compliment, love _Constance

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/23/2021 1:51:00 PM

Guns - there should be none allowed in this world, none should have them, the good the bad or the indifferent. There is no Utopia on earth, but this would be a good start and owning one should be punishable by the greatest level of punishment that every country or any state has. Just an idea! Great poem Constance, I enjoy your poetry truly brilliant. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Constance La France
Date: 4/23/2021 2:35:00 PM

Jennifer, I agree, if a person has a gun it is for one purpose only- to kill. Thanks for the comment, and compliment _ Constance

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/22/2021 8:01:00 PM

Wonderful writing. I love it. It's a sure winner. God bless you always. Love, Gina

Constance La France
Date: 4/23/2021 7:16:00 AM

Gina, thanks for the visit, comment and compliment, love _Constance

Susan Woodrow

Date: 4/22/2021 6:48:00 PM

when sense is lost, guns are the fastest killers... too easy to shoot first and think later I like your refrain...we need to chant it as a mantra until it awakens everyone to why guns are just not ok :)

Constance La France
Date: 4/23/2021 7:17:00 AM

Susan, thank you for the great comment, appreciate, love _Constance

David Mchattie

Date: 4/22/2021 6:03:00 PM

I feel the same way. Such senseless violence but I am at a loss to tell others they should not have a gun when the bad people all have guns. I'm not sure what the answer is. Have a great day my friend.

Constance La France
Date: 4/23/2021 7:20:00 AM

David, thanks for visiting and commenting, I know exactly what you mean, the good people feel they need guns to protect themselves from the bad people, and that is a sad reality, love _Constance