The Powder Keg Is Ready

The powder keg is ready
Explosives readily available
But he wants something more personal
So they know it is him
He needs to see their horror 
Feel their terror
Enjoy it

Maybe he felt bullied at work
Maybe he is completely insane
No doubt he felt alone in this workplace
For I think if he had felt the presence of one friend
There is no way he could have killed so many co-workers
with a semi-automatic assault rifle

He would have been fearful of
killing his friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Faulkner Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 3:14 PM
I don't understand it either, but I do know there are many lonely people who need friendships (which is why I am so grateful I found this wonderful website!)
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July 17, 2019 at 6:26 AM
I used to spend a lot more time on another social media site, but I am learning so much more on this one. I love learning new things, and the ideas here are much more exciting than the people posting photos of their breakfast food on the other.
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