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I Slipped On a Teardrop

I slipped on a teardrop
Landed in a tragedy
People with twisted minds
On random killing sprees
No legitimate reason
Fueled by ignorant hate
Politicians turning their heads
Letting guns proliferate
Unspeakable heinous acts
Leaving a trail of grief
Justifying murder
For a radicalized belief
But selling assault rifles
And other weapons of war
Doesn't make anyone safer
It only guarantees more
I slipped on a teardrop
Fell into a river of tears
With an endless armada of bodies
Exacerbating  fear


    an original poem by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 6/26/2017 7:55:00 PM This is great poetry, Daniel! Your ability to vicariously make the reader see/feel the pain and horror is amazing. You wield a golden pen my friend. Your voice, I love hearing in an insane world. This poem is deeply moving, it is a special kind of poem. Very rare. Love always. Login to Reply Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 6/26/2017 7:58:00 PM Btw ... You pen wonderful titles. That is one of my keys to interest me to read a poem, having an interesting title. Much love, bro.

Winged Warrior Date: 6/26/2016 7:41:00 AM Congrats! on win Daniel...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/26/2016 8:40:00 AM Thank you my friend. Have a blessed day!

Bl Devnath Date: 6/25/2016 2:23:00 PM Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2016 4:01:00 PM Thank you BL. Your kindness is never taken for granted. I appreciate your friendship.

Skat A Date: 6/25/2016 1:42:00 PM Daniel, awesome to read your winning poem. Skat Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2016 4:00:00 PM Thank you SKAT, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot to me.

Cindi Rockwell Date: 6/25/2016 10:01:00 AM Excellent write and oh, so right! Thank you for entering my contest and sharing your art! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/25/2016 3:58:00 PM Thank you Cindi for letting me participate and then for the recognition of this important subject.

Jean Murray Date: 6/22/2016 7:18:00 PM I hear the gun reform law was shot down Daniel.ked Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/22/2016 7:51:00 PM Yes, it is a very sore spot with me. We supposedly live in a democratic society and the majority of the citizens want gun reform but the gun lobbyist have too much money. Senators are obviously a dime a dozen.

Meenakshi Raina Date: 6/20/2016 11:51:00 PM I liked the way you slipped on a tear drop and wrote this wonderful write....good luck in the contest... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/21/2016 7:14:00 AM Thank you Meenakshi. I love my country but not so much politicians. Too corrupt. I appreciate your support and friendly visits.

Wendy Rycroft Date: 6/20/2016 6:13:00 PM A good version of slipping on a teardrop x Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/20/2016 7:10:00 PM Thank you Wendy. I appreciate the friendly visit and the kind comments.

Anisha Dutta Date: 6/19/2016 9:01:00 PM Precise with deep thought. Good composition, Daniel Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/19/2016 10:01:00 PM Thank you Anisha. I appreciate your support.

Janice Canerdy Date: 6/19/2016 8:27:00 PM Concise and meaningful--a 7, Daniel! Janice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/19/2016 8:37:00 PM Thank you, Janice. I appreciate your support.

John Hamilton Date: 6/19/2016 12:32:00 PM "Fell into a river of tears" love that line! So well written, more tears will fall before this world gets better! Thanks for your thoughtful write. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/19/2016 12:47:00 PM Thank you for your supporting comments and your friendly visits. I'm afraid you are right, more tears will fall.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/19/2016 9:07:00 AM - Weapons are a tool for cowards ..... poor use of power - very well written, Daniel - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/19/2016 9:37:00 AM Thank you A-L for your support. Haven't spoken for a while. I hope you are well.

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/19/2016 8:35:00 AM Shows how ugly our beautiful world has turned out to be because of senseless human actions. Well expressed, Daniel:) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 6/19/2016 8:38:00 AM It is truly sad. Obviously, I am an advocate for responsible gun legislation. Thank you for your time and your comment.