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Have you ever raced the rain, and stare down the barrel of a shot-gun? Have you ever out-shone the sun, and stare down the barrel of a shot-gun? Your alarm clock goes tick-tack, tick-tack; mine… is the sound of a Glack Nine. Have you ever walked the concrete jungle – the tigers’ lair, and wrestled with men like grizzly bears, and stare down the barrel of a shot gun? Have you ever heard the screams of mothers who lost their sons, and seen the face of a child with eyes red like blood; crying for the father she dearly loved, and stare down the barrel of a shot-gun? Were you ever there when the jungle come alive and only the lowly survive, while staring down the barrel of a shot-gun? Can you play the games on the streets? Have you ever seen dogs eating brains on the streets, and stare down the barrel of a shot-gun? Have you ever seen a tussle for life; guns versus knife? Shut your trap; let experience speak, for you don’t want to stare down the barrel of this shot-gun

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Date: 8/3/2010 4:42:00 AM
Never been there and my heart goes out for those that are experiencing this in their daily lives...Not just in America but in other countries as well where life is ruled by the gun or sword...Thanks for reminding us that this is happening and needs something done about it...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..I appreciate you taking the time to stop, read, and comment...Sara
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Date: 8/2/2010 8:37:00 PM
Earle, you have your self some very challenging questions here. I know men who ask the same thing. But, as far as an answer can I be silly and say your first stanza sounds like David Crockett .. Yes I know it has nothing to do with him, LOL. Well experience does talk and only you know where you are coming from. Have your self a nice one,..p.d.
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