Our Streets Run Red

Gun violence is a real thing.
America arms herself.
Horrible sadness it will bring.
No matter how much supposed wealth.
It is detrimental to her health.
Frighteningly real. Bang. Bang. You’re dead.
Our streets and malls running river red.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Vangaveti Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 5:57 AM
An insightful poem!! "No matter how much supposed wealth. It is detrimental to her health." These lines are WOW!!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 31, 2020 at 7:17 AM
Thank you so much Swetha.
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