Had It Ar-15

Had It I have a ten foot hole in my floor Sofa, carpet, hard wood, tile no more My neighbors both own an AR-15 And I live in between It might be their Second Amendment right, But what happens to me when they fight Into that hole and duck my head Or surely I will end up dead When 750 rounds a minute comes from each side All I can do is lie in my hole and hide My home is full of holes when they’re done The politicians say it was just a couple Rednecks having fun I’m fed up and have had my fill For it’s with life, limb, or money that pays the bill Not the White House or the NRA But me, so Idiots with AR-15s can play Second Amendment or not Killing kids needs to stop 2/24/2018 Collaboration with Sonny Roper a retired U.S. Navy military veteran
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Date: 3/5/2018 5:55:00 AM
Thank you.
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Date: 2/28/2018 1:48:00 AM
Came back to say congrats on POTD :) Yes guns in the hand of civilians are terrible, but I am sure thankful to our vets and soldiers for doing their duty, they should be hugged and praised for their sacrifices!!! I cant imagine a vet not being welcomed home and taken care of in all ways, is so sad.
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Date: 2/27/2018 3:53:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD with this collab Eve! Very well expressed on a topic that needs to be talked about! Love this unique take. ~Judy
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Date: 2/27/2018 11:22:00 AM
I like it wells said I too wrote about the shooting https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/that_is_not_an_angel_on_your_shoulder_995512
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Date: 2/27/2018 7:49:00 AM
Very topical and puts another perspective on the 'casual' use of guns in the US. There's certainly no fun after all is said n done with a gun. A well deserved POTD, congrats to you and Sonny. Warm regards, Laura.
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Date: 2/27/2018 1:53:00 AM
Congrats on POTD Eve. So well expressed....Maria xx
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Date: 2/26/2018 9:42:00 PM
Speaks volumes, listening. Fantastic potd. Hugs and congrats Eve xomo
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 10:43:00 PM
Maureen , thank you Hugs Eve ~`*
Date: 2/26/2018 7:49:00 PM
Well written and well said...the killing does need to stop...congratulations on POTD.
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 10:44:00 PM
Thank you, Donna, for the congratulations , it dones need to stop ..Hugs Eve ~`*
Date: 2/26/2018 6:46:00 PM
A very powerful and well-expressed poem about a huge problem here, Eve! Congratulations to you both for this poem being honored as Poem Of The Day. Hugs, Sandra
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 10:47:00 PM
Thank you,Sandra, for the congratulations ..Hugs Eve ~`
Date: 2/26/2018 4:45:00 PM
Congratulations to you both on POTD. Tom
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 6:01:00 PM
Thank you, Tom... Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 2:56:00 PM
It is incomprehensible as to why the United States governments have remained so retrograde over firearms, yet they can start a war with the press of a button. All so very sad! Well done on getting on POTD of the, tweet it to Trump!... Mick
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Date: 2/26/2018 6:01:00 PM
Thank you, Mick, it is so very sad ... Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 2:49:00 PM
Nicely expressed Eve..Congrats on POTD
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 6:00:00 PM
Thank you Joseph... Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 1:43:00 PM
Congrats!!! on POTD!...Eve...very well expressed my friend...great collab...stay in the light...^WW^
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Date: 2/26/2018 6:00:00 PM
Thank you ^WW^... Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 12:59:00 PM
A brilliant piece that speaks the truth! I congratulate you and your husband on this collaboration being honored with POTD!
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Date: 2/26/2018 5:59:00 PM
Thank you, Connie, for standing behind the thought of the poem.. The kids are the one to be praised they are standing up to the whole country... They will be the ones to make an impact .
Date: 2/26/2018 12:44:00 PM
Nice, clear and direct...With some good imagery too...All the best Eve
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Date: 2/26/2018 12:21:00 PM
Congrats on POTD Eve...
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 5:59:00 PM
Thank you, Silent One... Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 11:04:00 AM
Congratulations Eve and Sonny for POTD honors...
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Date: 2/26/2018 11:11:00 AM
Charlie, thank you for the congratulations . I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 10:58:00 AM
Amen! Congratulations!
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 11:11:00 AM
Sunlite, thank you for standing behind the thought and for the congratulations . I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 8:09:00 AM
congrats on POTD sweet lady! :)-luloo
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Date: 2/26/2018 11:09:00 AM
Laura, thank you for the congratulations . I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs sweet lady
Date: 2/26/2018 6:52:00 AM
Hi Eve, You and your husband wrote a good thought provoking piece. I agree with the content of this write. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/26/2018 11:07:00 AM
Alexis, thank you for the congratulations and standing behind the thought of the poem.. I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 5:48:00 AM
Returning with congrats on POTD Eve.
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Date: 2/26/2018 11:06:00 AM
Vijay, thank you I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 4:49:00 AM
- A current theme with powerful effect ... great written - Congratulations on your well deserved p.o.t.d., Eve and Sonny - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/26/2018 11:02:00 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you for the congratulations .. I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 4:30:00 AM
A great message with this write, Eve, congrats on POTD. John
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Date: 2/26/2018 11:01:00 AM
John, thank you for the congratulations .. one I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. Hugs Eve
Date: 2/26/2018 3:06:00 AM
Bravo eve! No wonder you got POTD for this thought provoking piece:-) hugs Jan xx
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Eve Roper
Date: 2/26/2018 10:49:00 AM
Thank you, Jan. It is such a tough subject and that a lot of people don't seem to understand what this guns can do.. Prayers are needed
Date: 2/25/2018 8:08:00 PM
This is not only a well written poem, it is a poem that expresses the compassion for human life and when we see Vets stand up, makes me proud, they fought for our children to be safe!!!!!! What a great poem!!!! LOve it and a FAV!!!!!!!!!!!
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