Gershon Wolf Poet I do not know?

School Shootings

school shootings
anguished screams

  public outrage
    calls for action
      marches & rallies
        media blitzes
          politicians fulminate
        propose legislation
       congress debates  
     bills stall & die
  anger subsides

nothing happens
school shootings

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 28, 2018 at 3:50 PM Potent piece my friend. I like the shape, I find it goes with the shake of my head while ingesting your words. peace and love xomo Gershon Wolf May 29, 2018 at 9:11 AM Thanks, Maureen. And may I reply, "Clever comment, my friend!" Best always, Gershon

Mark Toney May 25, 2018 at 8:49 PM Poetry ripped from the headlines. Well done, Gershon, but I wish it were fiction. Gershon Wolf May 29, 2018 at 9:14 AM Perfect description, Mark!...I probably should use your comment, as part of the title or in the body of the poem. I like it a lot!...Thanks for viewing and for your kind words. ~Gershon

Robertina B. May 25, 2018 at 6:22 PM " Very well written, Gershon.. Absolutely true, breaks my heart when innocent young people lose their lives.. Proposing legislation would really be a start.. So tragic nothing is accomplished.. All the best to you, Gershon!! "

Line Gauthier May 25, 2018 at 5:07 PM Ouch. Powerful message, Gershon. Gershon Wolf May 29, 2018 at 9:15 AM Your comment says it all. Thank you, as always, Line. Best wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham May 25, 2018 at 4:37 PM Every time I see it on TV , they say it must not happen again but it seems nothing really gets done. So many lives ruined and families left grieving. Tom. Gershon Wolf May 29, 2018 at 9:18 AM Yup. It sure is sad, isn't it? ---But NOT ONE politician is serious about doing what it takes to really stop this stuff, as no politician could get elected who would advocate for the severity of the measures required...And so it goes, I guess. Pitiable, really....Best always, Gershon