Courage Shooting Poems

(In memory of the 19 children and two adults killed by gun violence in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022…as well as the countless others...

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On  life's blaming ranges, of word exchanges 
One view I have, let in be known.'
That the guiltiest; throw the heavier stones.'...

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This would be their special time of year. Cold air fiercely bites; the yule season is here.

She recalls how they adored trimming the tree.
She's angry;...

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SEIGE
Rifle fire. Breaking glass. The hotel screams. 
Heart thumping against my ribs and chest, 
I note the shooting direction. 

Cops taught me that, last time.
Or...

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Trying hard not to make noise
Not to disturb or peace destroy
Searching around the room
After a night on the booze
He had his back to her unaware...

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Wait for them to come
Take a break if you're worn-out
Stare again and wait 
It's already approaching 
Close your eyes for a second
Make a wish and...

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Staring at the sky
Beneath you someone's waiting
You're stare feel so spaced
Tough problem gone for a while
Asking it to be endless...

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The waves of hatred and defeat
Go crashing into the rocky shore
With the sands of love and peace
Before you leave you must teach
The world what you...

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