Jill Spagnola Poet Free verse

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You weren’t the gunman, but you didn’t want to see gay people kissing in public.
You weren’t the gunman, but you don’t like gay characters on TV.
You weren’t the gunman, but you think gay people are sinful and need saving.

You weren’t the gunman, but you were upset when gay people gained the right to marry.
You weren’t the gunman, but you use slurs for gay people.
You weren’t the gunman, but you would vote against legal protections for gay people.

You weren’t the gunman, but you’re the culture that built him.

You’re the bullets in his gun...

~ Written by fifteen-year-old Jared, formerly known as Megan ~ 

Jared’s original poem written 6~ 16~ 2016

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Jan Allison June 27, 2016 at 5:33 PM Jared is wise beyond his years Jill - congratulate him on a fabulous poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley June 27, 2016 at 10:27 AM He shows great promise in his writings. He is who he is and the world will do as it may. We must face it as friend or foe but fate and time both will have their say. I hope he finds happiness and the path that is correct for him to follow. And hope he becomes a great writer if he chooses to become one. Life and hope's promise is there for the grasping.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 27, 2016 at 5:44 AM To hate is easy, to love is the difficult thing, especially when one things himself perfect! One even if is not the gunman, if he feels joy in his heart for the suffering of others is like he is the one who committed the crime! Well written my friend, Jill! May I suggest a title? YOU WERE NOT!

Skat A June 17, 2016 at 9:08 AM Where would I find this, Jared....amazing write. Skat Jill Spagnola June 19, 2016 at 6:46 AM I have known Jared, and his identical twin sister since they were 7. I've told him about this sight for infinity...I have shared all his comments with him and I know 'use awesoupers have given him positive validation (still my neighbors, yay!) I do have perseverance, and endless love for the twins, SKAT..:)

Jill Spagnola June 17, 2016 at 4:09 AM He is an amazing human...Embarking on his way to becoming the gender the Creator of the Universe endowed in his innermost psyche....Some children are blessed with the depth of expression most Adults never display.