The Simmons' Personas "of Mind's Darkness"

“Ronald Gene Simmons” death’s synonymous,
   This methodic demon murdered the lot!
      The executioner, autonomous,
        Not a family member aware of plot!     
Grandchildren’s redemption, a rain barrel!
  Murdered daughter, mother of his daughter,
    Drowned in  holy times of Christmas carol,
      Autonomous plot, demonic slaughter. 
Personas demonic beseeches void,
  Murderous demons of the void darkness,
    Illusion’s personas of minds deployed,
      Lost deranged souls without love, are artless. 
This deranged soul, mind illusion’s manure,
  Dumped bodies in cesspit, then had a beer!!!

For: Tragedy is More Enjoyable Than Comedy
In Honor of; Dr Ram Mehta

Ronald Gene Simmons #131 
Ronald Gene Simmons killed 14 members of his extended family in Russellville, Ark., over a 
course of three days at Christmas 1987. Between the murders he drank beer and watched TV!
www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/simmons131.htm 
Summary: 
Ronald Gene Simmons was a retired Air Force Sergeant. Over the Christmas holidays in 1987, 
he methodically executed 14 members of his family: 6 daughters, 3 sons, 2 grandsons, 1 son-
in-law, 1 daughter-in-law and his wife. (One of his daughters was also his granddaughter)
Two days later, he went into town and killed two others. Waived all appeals.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 3:04 PM
This one was very unique and interesting. I did not even know of him. GREAT win and congratulations! LUv, Andrea
Mannan Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 9:16 PM
Many congrats Moses for this terrific write and win.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Congrats Moses on your big win in Dr. Ram's contest with this amazing entry so expressive and quite impressive luv.. enjoy your grand win tonight my friend with luv...
Devonshire Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 2:43 PM
This is outstanding, John. I was not familiar with Simmons' story. Wonder what gets into people sometimes. Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congrats on your win in contest ...........Luv/Best wishes always......Hitendra Mehta
Brown Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest John. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Oh my. This is haunting. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 8:14 AM
You have really narrated the true tragedy that took place in 1987 and missed the catharsis, John. Congratulations on this well deserved win, John
Culverhouse Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Isn't he the guy in kiss the rock band?
Sweetheart Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Once again the struggle of good and evil and a wonderful explanation in your write Moses... enjoyed your poetry tonight with luv..
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM
From what I am reading this morning it looks as if everyone found some inspiration to write this weekend. Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us today John. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 4:06 PM
Sad...Satan had full control of this man..I don't remember hearing about it but probably they didn't put everything on national news back them..Good luck in the contest...Sara
Haick Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Beyond, extremely sad, John...this should do great for Dr. Ram's contest. Good luck and thanks for sharing this. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day! Peace&Love, Audrey
Mehta Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Very interesting and infformative write on Ronald Gene Simmons, thanks for sharing,john
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