Susan Gentry Poet Rhyme

Weapon Not the Problem

One country some often say
Since banned firearms day
Is safer than the USA

There really is no truth in that
Mass shootings there rare before Act
Little or no change after... fact

Though mass murders no reductions
Some five plus killed on six occasions
Difference was no guns as weapons

Along with USA's mass shootings...
Other countries have mass stabbings
frequent car attacks and bombings

All countries have problems this we know
People with agendas gloss over for show

May 7, 2018

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Greg Gaul June 5, 2018 at 7:03 PM Susan, I believe in advocacy poetry and this work is one fine piece on a subject dear to me. Poetry, if nothing else, can move people's minds. Thank you for this effort, your recognition is most deserved. Susan Gentry June 6, 2018 at 5:45 AM I like that you called it advocacy poetry and appreciate you reading and commenting. :)

Gershon Wolf May 11, 2018 at 12:33 PM Back again for a quick double-take: Yours didn't place in the contest, but it scored big with me...Could just be that there was too much truth and plain common sense in your write to win a 'rant' contest--i.e., not enough insane, inane raving, you know. At any rate, this one's now a FAVE with me. Best always, gw Susan Gentry May 14, 2018 at 1:15 PM Aww so sweet! Thank you and take care, :)

Gershon Wolf May 9, 2018 at 11:00 PM I used to think that "the truth will out." As I age, I'm not sure at all of that. Thank you for publishing a smidgen of truth amidst all the politicizing and agenda devising! :) gw Susan Gentry May 10, 2018 at 12:49 AM Thank you, :)

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2018 at 8:56 AM It's global and it's all so sad!! I had a rant but I did not post it in time, so I did not post it at all! Susan Gentry May 10, 2018 at 12:49 AM Thanks, Andrea.

Geoffrey Brewer May 8, 2018 at 2:44 PM Gun free zones decreed All gathered safe within Now easy targets Well said, Susan Susan Gentry May 8, 2018 at 8:31 PM Thank you. :)

CayCay Godwin May 8, 2018 at 12:47 PM We really get served truth about anything, ANYTHING - but I am sure of this truth - it is all beyond sad. Good job making your point(s) and delivering them poetically. Good luck in the contest and all else. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Susan Gentry May 8, 2018 at 8:30 PM Thank you, CayCay. Agree.

John Gondolf May 8, 2018 at 4:33 AM Much truth to your rant, Susan, nicely penned. John Susan Gentry May 8, 2018 at 8:29 PM Thanks, John.

Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2018 at 3:05 PM Enjoyed your rant, Susan. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:43 PM Thanks, Kim!

Harry Horsman May 7, 2018 at 7:48 AM Hiya Susan,,love your poem,,i believe its not the weapon but the hand that guides it, regardless of what country.. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:43 PM So true. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Arturo Michael May 7, 2018 at 5:12 AM You can say that again "Countries have problems this we know People with agendas gloss over for show " No one is exempted...Nice one Susan Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:42 PM Thank you! Appreciate your input.