Until I Realized

I turned on the news and saw
people rioting in the streets,
burning the American flag,
destroying private property,
smashing windshields,
attacking innocent people,
screaming and ranting,
displaying so much hate
towards those who don’t share
the same thoughts and 
ideas they do
and I was disgusted,
wondering why the news
had to always show things
that were happening 
in the Middle East
until I realized

it was California

what the hell is wrong with people?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 10:29 AM
my friends in california and other states are expressing this upsetting turnabout... fine musing, chris!..huggs
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November 11, 2016 at 10:35 AM
Thanks Nette for reading and commenting in a peaceful fashion. : )
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November 11, 2016 at 9:45 AM
I wish I had an answer to that one... but I do have several theories. Rock on.
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November 11, 2016 at 9:58 AM
Yeah, I do too. Thanks Phil for reading and commenting.
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November 11, 2016 at 9:16 AM
Hi Chris, I share your same views. It saddens me to my soul to see people behaving like this. Violence and hate will never be the solution for change. It's only when we come that together "change" happens. I am over joyed about "Trump" getting elected? No, but me acting a fool and throwing a tantrum won't solve anything. Thanks for sharing this piece my friend:-)Alexis
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November 11, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Thank you Alexis. I wasn't sure how this would be accepted here. I was fully prepared to accept either outcome, whether I liked it or not, with an open mind. Like Tim said below, not everyone' candidate is going to win. It is just sad that people feel they have to act like this. But, hopefully it will blow over soon.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:41 AM
They are having a tantrum. There are more constructive ways to get your point across. Not everyone's candidate wins and that's the way life goes.
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November 11, 2016 at 9:00 AM
You are exactly right Tim. I can assure you that if Hillary had won all of the deploarbles she slammed wouldn't be rioting in the streets. This just goes to show you who the deplorable people really are.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Yes, Chris , I share the same exact feelings as you from this poem. I am very saddened where we are at now. Very much so. I am glad you pointed this out because these things need to be addressed. We must face what is happening. Thank you.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:58 AM
Thanks Heidi, I just had to say something because it was building up in me and I don't like that feeling. It is way out of control now. I read an article this morning about a mother who belittled her 7 or 8 year old son in public, basically shaming her own son viciously and horrifically and posted a video of it on line because in his school class in a mock election, he voted for Donald Trump. This woman has no business raising hamsters let alone a child. What is wrong with these people? My heart is breaking.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:05 AM
mmmm. I agree. What the? It's 1am over here but I still need my poetry fix. Haha.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Thanks for staying up for this one my friend. It's a sad situation over here.
Chircop Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Its a sad situation when emotion takes over reason...especially if its an angry one....Noone.should.ever.tear his flag...but honour it..But some bunches of idiots are found everywhers in the world...those.do not represent all American people.Many Americans shed blood for freedom..and accept any changes happening...Am sorry.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:09 AM
It is a very sad situation Charmaine and I read this morning that High School students are protesting and their teachers are cheering them on. What are we teaching our children? Thank you for coming by to read my rant this morning my friend.
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November 11, 2016 at 8:06 AM
Powerful poem indeed..Chris
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