Opinions can kill

Speaking your opinions will kill you 
As people's feelings you might hurt.

You might end up laying down dead
With your face in the dirt

You could be shot from a distance 
Or stabbed with a knife

Just for Speaking your opinion 
Someone will take your life.

Your opinions on religion you might have 
A different view 

But because of your opinion Someone 
Makes plans on killing you

They hide in the shadows planning their 
Attack 

Shooting from a distance or stabbing you 
In the back 

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion 
And free speech is what we do


Isn't it just a crime that your opinions  and  Speaking out will  make people want to kill you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Greenhough Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Very apropos, after this week's horrible assassination. Success may also get you killed. My number is somewhere out there. Thanks for the heads up.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Taking a life is no small thing. Good write, Paul.
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