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Thoughts and Prayers

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We are sending our thoughts and prayers So sayeth the Sayers we join you in your grief and share your disbelief at another child gone mad following the latest fad of the school shooting of life's looting and booting of innocent souls raked over the coals to be used in political polls enough is enough or so they say but they rinse and repeat this insane gameplay for they know it will happen again on another horrific day we have to come together as a community is what they cry but they know deep down its simply a lie for they know soon they will watch others die its the same old script at every event shock, awe and then tears are spent how can we stop this madness that has grown it is simply the seeds that we allow to be sown Its the bodies we plant its the attitude "we can't" the tired rhetoric and pathetic rant of we must stop this and what did we miss when allow them to self program in digital bliss your whole program isn't worth a piss I offer my ass for a big old kiss you know how to stop it you simply don't care your keenly alert and highly aware Your just weak as leaders to be fair every tragedy is the same with the robots spewing the same old game were sorry this happened to you and yours but you simply have to take it squealing on all fours there's nothing we can do to change the fact that we could have prevented this horrific attack though we show you empathy its sincerity we lack but don't worry we got your back have you had enough of the game you sad sack? Eric (and sometimes not)

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Date: 6/5/2022 8:15:00 AM
Tell me how you really feel, Eric? This is fire!!! I wrote a similar one entitled, "Ameria's Not Tired." You can read it on Threads of Poetry if you are on FB.
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Eric Nolan
Date: 6/5/2022 9:08:00 AM
Carolyn, Quite a comment, I never had someone say "This fire" I'm deeply honored you think so. I am not a fan of FB but in the interest of reading your poem I will swing by and look at it as I am curious on your take of this sickening trend. Once again thank you for taking the time to comment, it is greatly appreciated.
Date: 6/3/2022 6:06:00 AM
A very strong write, Eric. It seems that only with bipartisan support in both houses of Congress will meaningful reform on gun violence address the ongoing tragedies. Is such a united front possible? Doubtful. But one can hope. Sincerest regards, Brian
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Eric Nolan
Date: 6/3/2022 5:43:00 PM
Brian, Sadly, I do agree with you it is very doubtful that a united front is possible on anything let alone something as important as this. I also share in your hope for a solution but this has gone on for decades and will tragically continue. This is why I write, it's my therapy, my outlet. Thank you for taking the time to comment, it means alot to me.

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