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The Lunatic Fringe

As days go, this has not been one of the best

But after giving myself a good talking to

I've realized not all days are created equal

It's the lunatic fringe that are wreaking havoc

Ask anyone on the street and I'm certain

99.9% are peace loving folks who just want

To be left alone to live a happy and peaceful life

But these degenerate sub humans

Insist on carrying out these cowardly barbaric acts

Randomly attacking totally innocent people!

However, by reacting irrationally, we run the risk

Of becoming as radical and evil as these lunatics

Calmer heads MUST prevail

Hopefully these barbaric acts will one day cease

They MUST cease in the name of all that is good!

Am I dreaming out loud?



© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/14/2015 5:05:00 AM

I like it when you dream out loud. "However, by reacting irrationally, we run the risk Of becoming as radical and evil as these lunatics" so true... we got to keep cool in the face of loonies. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/14/2015 6:24:00 AM

Voicing it won't change anything, but it helps to accept that they are the lunatic fringe and MOST people are peace loving souls! However, I'll never understand what's in their heart! Love, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/1/2015 9:54:00 AM

A good write...And a thought we've all pondered from time to time... I think as long as there is greed, envy, and power hungry, selfish people... These things will continue... That's why I write my Dragon stories... I can't stop one but can write the other... Hopefully with more laughter... a little less damage will be done.

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/1/2015 5:16:00 PM

Methinks us guys could lead the way... whatcha think? Love ya! xxxx