I Am Anaya Poet Senryu

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Without knowing who is to blame for the killing of Charles Kirk, there is hateful rhetoric from the president—he blames the left.  Which is the side for Gun Control? –the left.  I’m sorry for his untimely death. 

RIP Melissa Hortman
1970-2025
RIP Charlie Kirk 
1994-2025

  If hateful discourse never ceases, sooner or later we’ll rest in pieces—Poet

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“Gun violence is the price we have to pay to uphold our Second Amendment rights to bear arms”
                                                                                                  —Charlie Kirk
                                                                           
his life the price paid 
   Charlie’s take on mass shootings…             
cool down rhetoric

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Robert Gorelick September 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM I back you 100% Anaya. "I may not agree with a word you say, but I will defend with my life the right to say it"--Voltaire I Am Anaya September 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM Yay! Same here I may not agree with Charlie for many things, but I back the right for his freedom of speech, may he rest in peace along with Melissa Hortman! TyVm Robert!

CayCay Godwin September 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM How ironic. I wasn't even aware of the dude, but my Tim was/is and I've heard so much about him now. While his senseless murder saddens me as they all do, I haven't been like Tim is feeling since John Lennon was shot. I thought surely, they'll close the office and send everyone home (because I couldn't focus.) Of course, they didn't, must continue the earnings mill. Peace, CayCay I Am Anaya September 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM John Lennon a burning liberal we all loved. He loathed war, he was for freedom of speech and civil rights. You'll be happy to know, they decreed all flags to be flown at half mast for Kirk. TyVm for yours and Tim's thoughts, I appreciate you both! xXhugs

Duke Beaufort September 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM Anaya, a lot of wisdom here. The way certain people jumped to conclusions reveals a lot about their agenda. The number of mentally ill people in our society and access to firearms means the killing will continue for now. You put it together in a remarkable way. It's truth personified. Marking this as a fave. I Am Anaya September 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM I fear a civil unrest perhaps a coast to coast blood fest of unbridled rage. A fave is most appreciated dear poet, I shall treasure the gift. xXhugs