Killers

Contest Rules: Why are people killing each other, (from point of view of the killers) Killers Why do we killers kill? Our reasons may fulfill: Protecting our own life by means of gun or knife Defense of our belief affirmed by victims' grief Brainwashed to do the deed to meet a leader's need To pillage, rob for gain take guiltless lives in vain Enjoy a strong control as targets meet their toll Take life as cold revenge and jealousy avenge Obey sick inner voice of mind that limits choice Prepare for suicide bring pawns along on ride. Most horrid - just for fun watch pain of life undone. Sandra M. Haight ~NA~ Premiere Contest: You Say You Want a Revolution Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi Judged: 01/22/2017

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Francis J Grasso

Date: 1/10/2017 7:19:00 PM

Well said. No political banter, just the facts. Presented as only a poet can. I really enjoy your work! ...Fran

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/8/2017 8:08:00 PM

Yeah, I guess that pretty much sums it up. Good poem on a horrible theme. Good luck on the contest (how do they come up with these prompts???)

Sandra Haight
Date: 1/9/2017 7:18:00 PM

Yes, quite a grim prompt...Thanks for the 'positive' feedback. Not sure what Debbie wants for the theme, but thought I'd try. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/8/2017 5:30:00 PM

you chose a really great way to show this theme, using couplets for the various reasons these horrible people do what they do Great work, Sandra.