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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Neumann Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 5:55 AM
Thank you.
Vaso Avatar
February 28, 2018 at 1:48 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.
S     Avatar
February 27, 2018 at 3:53 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
Acrich Avatar
February 27, 2018 at 11:22 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
Hay Avatar
February 27, 2018 at 7:49 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.
Williams Avatar
February 27, 2018 at 1:53 AM
Congrats on POTD Eve. So well expressed....Maria xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 9:42 PM
Speaks volumes, listening. Fantastic potd. Hugs and congrats Eve xomo
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 10:43 PM
Maureen , thank you Hugs Eve ~`*
Loughman Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Well written and well said...the killing does need to stop...congratulations on POTD.
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 10:44 PM
Thank you, Donna, for the congratulations , it dones need to stop ..Hugs Eve ~`*
Haight Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:46 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
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 10:47 PM
Thank you,Sandra, for the congratulations ..Hugs Eve ~`
Cunningham Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 4:45 PM
Congratulations to you both on POTD. Tom
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:01 PM
Thank you, Tom... Hugs Eve
Talbot Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 2:56 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
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:01 PM
Thank you, Mick, it is so very sad ... Hugs Eve
May Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Nicely expressed Eve..Congrats on POTD
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Thank you Joseph... Hugs Eve
Warrior Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 1:43 PM
Congrats!!! on POTD!...Eve...very well expressed my friend...great collab...stay in the light...^WW^
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Thank you ^WW^... Hugs Eve
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 12:59 PM
A brilliant piece that speaks the truth! I congratulate you and your husband on this collaboration being honored with POTD!
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 5:59 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 .
Michael Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 12:44 PM
Nice, clear and direct...With some good imagery too...All the best Eve
One Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Congrats on POTD Eve...
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 5:59 PM
Thank you, Silent One... Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations Eve and Sonny for POTD honors...
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Charlie, thank you for the congratulations . I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs Eve
Wanter Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 10:58 AM
Amen! Congratulations!
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:11 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
Scars Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 8:09 AM
congrats on POTD sweet lady! :)-luloo
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Laura, thank you for the congratulations . I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs sweet lady
Y. Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:52 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
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:07 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
Pandit Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 5:48 AM
Returning with congrats on POTD Eve.
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:06 AM
Vijay, thank you I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. . Hugs Eve
Andresen Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 4:49 AM
- A current theme with powerful effect ... great written - Congratulations on your well deserved p.o.t.d., Eve and Sonny - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you for the congratulations .. I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. Hugs Eve
Gondolf Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 4:30 AM
A great message with this write, Eve, congrats on POTD. John
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 11:01 AM
John, thank you for the congratulations .. one I am honored that this has received POTD and it is being read.. Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 3:06 AM
Bravo eve! No wonder you got POTD for this thought provoking piece:-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 10:49 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
Vaso Avatar
February 25, 2018 at 8:08 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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