Rat-A-Tat-Tat

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Rat-a-tat-tat, hear the gunshots repeat, 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 to acknowledge that it isn't right. No show of tears can quell a mother's pain; nor condolences or thoughts and prayers. For words can't bring her child to life again, and the message she hears; is no one cares. All those who say guns don't kill, people do, invariably know that is not true.

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John Hamilton

Date: 5/10/2021 10:20:00 AM

This is an impressive write Emile, it is so sickening to keep hearing about mass killings especially in schools. I wrote one a while back called children's lives don't matter in a similar vein.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/10/2021 11:16:00 AM

Thanks John, the will is there the willpower isn't and it is all do to profit...so sad my friend, Emile.

David Mchattie

Date: 5/9/2021 5:48:00 PM

Yes. Another sad day and another shooting. I wonder what makes a young person want to inflict such harm. Is it society's failure? Many things had to happen before she went for a gun. I always think this will be the last one...

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/9/2021 8:11:00 PM

Thanks for your comments David, they are appreciated my friend, Emile.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/9/2021 3:57:00 PM

bravo! it boggles my mind that people can't see the simple truth that your poem so eloquently states, emile...

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/9/2021 4:05:00 PM

Thanks ilene, people see what they are taught to see, not the simple logic before their eyes... your comments are always appreciated my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/9/2021 11:16:00 AM

Such a worthy entry for the contest, Emile, but more so getting the message out there with emphasis on the school-age children. Thank you for writing this poem!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/9/2021 11:38:00 AM

Thanks Milt, your comments are always appreciated my friend, Emile.