Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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Rat-a-tat-tat, hear the guns on the street,
children are shooting children in their school.
And yet, gun control bills end in defeat,
corporate America is no fool.
Money matters more than lives; it's a fact
politicians fear the gun lobby's might.
And do nothing, when school kids are attacked,
except acknowledge that it isn't right.
No show of tears can quell a mother's pain,
nor condolences offered in thoughts and prayers.
For words, can't bring her child to life again,
and the message she hears; is no one cares.
All those that say guns don't kill; people do,
invariably know that isn't true.
(Sonnet)
5/09/2021
GUNS Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2021
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