If This Seems Stupid, It Really Is

If This Seems Stupid, It Really Is
There’s a shooter in the hall
But no one cares
You have our prayers
Best thoughts to you all.

It looks like he’s entered a classroom
You’ll all be fine
Those kids aren’t mine
We’re not the ones facing doom.

Someone said he’s shooting now
I just can’t feel
Doesn’t seem real
Still my head is bowed.

Thoughts and prayers are sent again
Some kids died
And others lied
After all, they’re kids, not men.

D H Loewen
Copyright 04/03/18
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Allison Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 12:47 PM
absolutely heartbreaking imagery David, there are no words that can be said but something needs to be done to stop these tragedies:-( hugs jan xx
Loewen Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 12:54 PM
Thanks for the kinds words. My poem, Guns or Prayer, was written right after the High Schoo shooting in Florida, and it touches on the same subject. Maybe if enough words are written, we can make a difference.
Wanter Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 6:29 PM
Welcome to PS!
Loewen Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 11:49 AM
Thank you!
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