As we get older,
Our ability to demolish what is on our plate in short order,
Becomes a pleasure no longer,
And without teenagers around to even the playing field,
Leftovers would continue coming out of left field,
For ever and ever until we find ourselves under the field.
But with teenagers around,
All us non-teenagers get to stay longer above ground,
As the food served up is fresh,
With nothing left on any dish,
That can be served as leftovers,
Which reduces the dangers,
Of obesity for us non teenagers,
From eating portions that are over generous.
Now all we must do is reduce the size of our drinks,
To celebrate the end of leftovers,
If teenagers are around,
To keep us longer above ground.
The Constitution states that Americans have the right to bear arms
Yet it doesn't specifically mention guns which have caused so much harm
I believe guns should be eradicated and tasers or stunners put in their place
The type of arms which don't have the ability to wipe out the human race
And to those who worship guns I hope they will finally see
That guns don't give anyone a status of superiority
And if you desire to go out to hunt use an arrow and bow
Even the playing field with the prey you want to take down low
The right to bear arms which can be any weapon that one can use in defense
A knife, a bat or even sword doesn't that make more sense?
And as long as we allow guns to remain in peoples hands
Mass killings will keep happening in this nation on which we stand
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